Spring 2021 Course Offerings

PAMU 161 - Music Fundamentals

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Description: Focuses on music notation, reading music, and working with the basic materials of the Western major-minor tonal system. Topics include musicianship; notation; meter and rhythm; diatonic melody and harmony; and music technology; as well as aural skills. Designed for students without any prior experience in music.

Meeting Information

Info current as 11/22/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
M  1:30 PM  -  2:45 PM  Online 1/23/2021 - 5/28/2021 Malia Roberson

Status: Open
Class Number: 1990
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/23/2021 - 5/28/2021
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 17
Available Seats: 7
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781540087881
Title: Visualize Keyboard Scales & Modes: Instantly Learn
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Author: Roberson

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781540043795
Title: Music Theory Staff Paper
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Author: Roberson

More textbook information including prices

Enrollment Information

  • Lower Division
  • Repeat 2 times up to 6 units.

Notes

In this low-cost course, you will learn how to read sheet music, charts, and lead sheets. It will focus on popular music examples, but include some jazz and Western art music ("classical"). Classes will meet synchronously; however, attendance is not calculated into your final grade. All levels/majors are welcome and encouraged to enroll!