MUS 215 Aural Skills V
Provides a continuation of MUS 214, with the same goal of improving the ability to reproduce what is seen and write down what is heard, as well as listen with discrimination. Covers the same mix of melodic and harmonic dictation, error detection, sight singing (some of it modal), rhythm study and comparative listening. Places emphasis on harmonic background of melody. As part of sight singing, consists of sitting at the piano playing chords for oneself and/or others in the class to sing. Dictation will include melody with simple background chords.
Prerequisite
MUS 214 Aural Skills IV with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Contrast atonal music that is played with written examples and identify incorrect notes.
Interpret and record melodies and simple accompanying harmonies.
Improve sight-reading skills and rhythmic study interpreting 20th century musical techniques.
Develop skills to sing at sight while playing chords.