MUSIC THEORY

Mod 1

• Subject of the Day:  Class Syllabus; Review of Music 221
• Reading Assignment: None
• Written Assignment: Review Sheet (handout)
• Semester Schedule

II.     Course Title:   Music Theory

III.    Course Description:

This is a course designed to further the student's skills in correctly notating music.  Chords in inversion, non chord tones, and seventh chords will be introduced toward that end.  Also some basic principles in dealing with form in music will be implemented.  The class will consist of considerable usage of computers, i.e. computer assisted drill programs as well as use of the internet.  A web page will be maintained throughout the term of this course.  The page will consist of a synopsis/review of each class session as well as posting of daily assignments and an opportunity to communicate directly with the instructor.  Each student will be responsible for accessing this page on a regular basis. The URL for the Music 222 web page is http://www.odu.edu/al/wbartolo/

A.      Be able to understand melodic form and cadences

B.      Further develop part writing skills

C.      Learn to recognize and use chord inversions

D.      Learn the names of the several non chord tones and how to use them

E.      Learn to recognize and use seventh chords

F.      Understand basic computer usage, especially using the World Wide Web

A.      Homework grades are earned by turning in written papers (approximately 32)  which will be due at the conclusion
of the class following their assignment.  Any paper not submitted at this time will be credited as a "0".  NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED; NO REDUCED CREDIT.
B.      No paper will be accepted after the class is dismissed.

C.      The four (4) lowest homework grades will be eradicated from your record.

In accordance with university policy, a student who wishes to receive some instructional accommodation, because of a documented sensory and/or learning disability, should meet with the instructor to discuss these accommodations.

Since papers are due almost every class, it follows that if you are not in class,  your paper does not get to me and receives a "0" grade.  If you are not in class to receive the next assignment, this often results in another "0".  It is possible, when extreme circumstances prevent you from coming to class, to ask a classmate to turn in your paper for you.  How- ever, much of the content for the completion of assignments is provided through lecture and discussion.  This information will not be readily obtained if the learner does not attend.  So the best policy is to attend every class session.

                                A = 93 - 100           A- = 90 - 92
B+ = 87 - 89           B = 83 - 86             B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 77 - 79           C = 73 - 76             C- = 70 - 72
D+ = 67 - 69           D = 63 - 66             D- = 60 - 62
                                F = Below 60
 
a.      Final Exam   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  35 %

b.      Major Exams (3)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     45 %

c.      Homework Assignments (approx. 32)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     20 %

"I pledge to support the honor system of Old Dominion University.  I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating of plagiarism.  I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my respon-
sibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor system.  I will report to the Honor Council hearings if summoned."  By attending Old Dominion University you have accepted the responsibility to abide by this code.  This is an institutional policy approved by the Board of Visitors.

Monday, 2:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM
Other times as available

Texts:

a.      Kostka, Stefan and Dorothy Payne. Tonal Harmony (5rd edition). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 2004.

b.      Workbook for above text.

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• Clefs - treble, bass, alto, tenor
• Intervals and Interval inversion
• Scales - major, minor (3 forms), modes
• Keys and key signatures
• Relative/parallel major and minor
• Meter and rhythm
• Triads
• Parallel fifths and octaves
• Hidden fifths and octaves
• Voice leading in 3 and 4 voices
• Progression - Chord Classification System

If you still have questions, contact Dr. Bartolotta at wbartolo@odu.edu.