Butler Community College	Roger Lewis
Humanities/Fine Arts Division	Fall 1997

Course Outline THEORY OF MUSIC III

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU 213. Theory of Music III. 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MU 112.

This course involves the cataloging of every tonal chordal forum from 3- to 8-part harmony and organizes them into nine chord families. Each family is then coordinated with its function in a major or minor tonality. All unaltered and altered 9th, 11th, 13th chords are learned in relation to the scales which play through them. Further chord substitution is studied and poly chords are introduced. All theory is applied in the development of aural and keyboard skills.

TEXTBOOK:
Grove, Dick. Modern Harmonic Relationships-Book 2, Part 1. Sherman Oaks: Alfred Publishing Company Inc., 1985.

Grove, Dick. Modern Harmonic Relationships-Book 2, Part 2. Sherman Oaks: Alfred Publishing Company Inc., 1985.

Brandt, Carl and Clinton Roemer. Standardized Chord Symbol Notation: Sherman Oaks: Roerick Music Co., 1976.

Roemer, Clinton. The Art of Music Copying. 2nd ed. Sherman Oaks: Roerick Music Co., 1985.

Mason, Thom David. Ear Training for Improvisors - A Total Approach - Part 1. Sherman Oaks: Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., 1986.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of Theory of Music III are the introduction of additional techniques for chord substitution alteration and analysis. The process of cataloging chords into chord families will be established. At the completion of this course the student should demonstrate the following skills:

1. To analyze, write, and play chord progressions of mixed major and minor tonalities using plural substitutions.
2. To identify write, sing, and play chords and scales from chord families #1, #2, and #3.

TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
Unit I

1. Mixed Major and Minor Tonalities Using Plural Substitutions
2. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit II

1. Analyzation of Progressions in Major and Minor
2. Altered Forms of the V7 Chord
3. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit III

1. Introduction to Chord Families
2. The I Major Chord Family (Chord Family #1)
3. Chord Substitution for Chord Families
4. Scale Sources for I Major Chords
5. Characteristics and Conditions of the I Major Chord Family
6. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit IV

1. The II MI7 Chord Family in Major (Chord Family #2)
2. Characteristics and Conditions of the II MI7 Chord Family
3. Scale Sources of the II MI7 Chord Family in Major
4. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit V

1. The V7 Chord Family in Major (Chord Family #3)
2. Characteristics and Conditions of the V7 Chord Family in Major
3. Scale Sources of the V7 Chord Family in Major
4. Plural Substitutions Applied to Chord Families
5. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of class instruction may include lecture; daily written, aural, and keyboard exercises: class discussion, handouts; audio-visual aids; reports.

Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator of learning experiences.

METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Methods of evaluation may include: written, aural, and playing (keyboard) tests; daily work; class participation; reports; attendance; and other methods of evaluating at the discretion of the instructor.

OUTLINE REVISION:
The forgoing is a working outline and will be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.

Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.