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

THEORY OF MUSIC IV

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU 214. Theory of Music IV. 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MU 213. This course involves the continued study of chord families, related scales and chord substitution. Techniques are given for manipulation of musical styles through the reinterpretation of chord families. The concepts and techniques of music theory are applied in the development of aural and keyboard skills.

TEXTBOOK:
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 I. 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 objective of Theory of Music IV is to develop a practicable knowledge of tonal harmonic relationship which can be applied by the student in the analysis, composition, performance, and general appreciation of tonal music. At the completion of this course the student should demonstrate the following skills:

1. To identify , explain, write, and play examples of the nine chord families and their corresponding scale sources in all keys.
2. To identify, explain, write, and play all polychord possibilities from the nine chord families and to apply poly chords in composition.
3. To prepare music manuscript (notation and chord symbolization) according to the standardized method which prevails in the music recording industry in the United States.

TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
Unit I

1. The I Minor Chord Family (Chord Family #4)
2. Relationship of the I Minor Chord to the Three Minor Scale Forms
3. Scale Sources of the I Minor Chord Family
4. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit II

1. The II MI7(b5) Chord Family in Minor (Chord Family #5)
2. Scale Sources of the II MI7(b5) Chord Family in Minor
3. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit III

1. The IV9(#11) Chord Family in Minor (Chord Family #6)
2. Typical Chord Progressions utilizing Chord Family #6
3. Scale Sources of the IV9(#11) Chord Family in Minor
4. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit IV

1. The V13 Chord Family in Minor (Chord Family #7)
2. The Dominant Eight-note Scale
3. Chord Shapes and their Application
4. Scale Sources of the V13(b9) Chord Family in Minor
5. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit V

1. The V+7 or V7(b13) Chord Family in Minor (Chord Family #8)
2. Scale Sources of the V+7 or V7(b13) Chord Family in Minor
3. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Frills

Unit VI

1. The VII Diminished 7th Chord Family in Minor (Chord Family #9)
2. The Diminished Eight-note Scale
3. A Summary of the Nine Chord Families
4. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit VIII

1. Poly chord concept
2. Poly chord possibilities from each of the Nine Chord Families
3. Poly chord Application
4. Applicable Aural and Keyboard Drills

Unit IX Final Project

1. Composition/Analysis/Arrangement
2. Preparation of Music Manuscript

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.