MUSI 3183 - Written Theory V

3 credits

This course surveys 20th and 21st century musical forms, styles and harmonic principles including the Blues, Jazz styles, and contemporary popular and worship styles. The course introduces the student to the theory nomenclature for jazz and popular music. Key concepts include: 9th, 11th, and 13th chords in jazz and popular music, modalism, and modern chord/scale relationships.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV, MUSI 2141 Ear Training IV, and MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation.