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Beginning Music Theory
MUS*120
Professor: Steve Williams
This course introduces students to the basic elements of music theory beginning with reading lines and spaces, note values, major and minor scales, chords and harmony.
Beginning Music Theory is required of all students interested in further studies in music, including applied music instruction. Students with previous music experience may elect to take a placement examination if they feel their background is sufficient.