Diatonic Harmony
Syllabus: (click for schedule of lectures and assignments)
In this course we will study the basic harmonic, melodic, and formal practices of western music, principally the classical music of central Europe during the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Topics will include diatonic harmony, simple counterpoint in two parts, and tones of figuration. The coursework will combine composition, listening, analysis, and work in sight-singing and keyboard musicianship.
Required Texts for Lecture
Aldwell, Edward, and Carl Schachter. Harmony and Voice Leading. 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace, 2002. ISBN: 0155062425.
Music manuscript paper: Please obtain a plentiful supply of music manuscript paper.
Required Piano Lab
The piano lab consists of a weekly session of keyboard exercises tied to this class but based on your individual skills. Please plan to attend regularly. If you won't be able to attend a session, please notify me as far in advance as possible.
Resources:
guidelines
version 2 (pdf file)
