Theory basics, including rhythm and meter, pitch, intervals, scales, keys, triads, seventh chords, and essentials of harmonic progression.

Prerequisites: Placement Exam or Music 11.

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Letters and science

College
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BOURNE J E
Janet Bourne
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MUS5A . Bourne J E 7 Years Ago

Janet is so nice and a great professor. As homework you ask questions and she answers them in class. The in-class worksheets are fun because they include popular music examples and you work with a classmate on them. She can also sing really well.

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MUS168I . Bourne J E 2 Months Ago

This class was a blast! The content was really interesting however she covers A LOT, so be ready to write fast. She doesn't go into a lot of depth, which can be confusing, but there isn't really time to cover everything since she tries to go through so much. Ask HER questions during or after class, the TAs don't really know what's going on.

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MUS160A . Bourne J E 4 Years Ago

She's really nice and for the most part she hands out a lot of worksheets and u work on them alongside her. Majority of class is her reading off or guiding thru the papers. If u are clearly sick extensions are freely given. As long as you can defend your analysis well, it's not worrying if u r unsure of an answer. Can always talk or mail her.

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