Course Description

This course continues the concepts presented in the second level of music theory. Through guided theory applications and analysis, the course includes: incorporating the study of advanced harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic materials, with emphasis on chromatic harmony, analysis of musical styles, and period techniques. Through four-part writing and analysis of diatonic and chromatic chords, theory applications will cover tonicization, secondary/applied chords, modulation, borrowed chords, chromatic pre-dominants, chromatic embellishing chords, and chromatic third relationships. It is recommended that students take this course at the same time as the third level of musicianship and third level piano course.