Introduction to Musical Concepts
General
Prefix
MUSM
Course Number
100
Course Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Lecture
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
An introductory study of the language and basic concepts of music. (Not applicable for credit towards a music major/minor program).
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
06
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply fundamental systems for reading and notating pitch in music.
Outcome
Apply fundamental systems for reading and notating rhythm in music.
Outcome
Apply the above concepts to performing basic written and improvised music, using keyboard, speech, and body percussion.
Outcome
Aurally differentiate basic sound patterns.