2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 12, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

MUSC 0110 - Understanding Music


Credits: 3

This introductory course provides students with a practical understanding of the theory behind popular styles of Western music, focusing on notation, rhythm, and harmony. Through a combination of hands-on exercises, listening, and analysis, students will develop functional music skills such as reading and writing music, understanding chord progressions, developing active listening skills, and applying discovered knowledge at the piano. Students will explore how music theory is applied in contemporary and classic genres, including pop, rock, classical, jazz, hip-hop, and folk music.