MUSI 201 - Aural Skills II

A continuation of Aural Skills I, including dictation of melodies outlining I, V, and vii triads, interval study, error detection in melodies involving larger leaps, two-part melodic dictation. Identification of I, ii, IV, and V triads and inversions, four-voice dictation, harmonic rhythm and non-harmonic tones, all diatonic triads and inversions. Dictation of quarter-beat values and triplets, error detection of more complicated rhythms. Sight-singing melodies emphasizing I, ii, and V harmonies with more complicated rhythms, and subdivision of compound meter rhythms. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies with secondary harmonic background. Required of all music majors and minors. Two laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 102
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 251

Credits: 1 hour (Fall)