Course

Theory Of Tonal Music III

Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 2310
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
26
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Typically offered
Fall

Overview

Course description
Continuation of the study of tonal harmony with emphasis on chromatic harmony and advanced modulatory techniques.
Course content

Non-dominant and leading-tone seventh chords, modal mixture, harmonic sequences, the Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, altered and extended dominant chords, embellishing diminished seventh chords, and techniques of modulation to closely-related and distantly-related keys.

Learning activities

Concepts and techniques are presented and discussed in the lectures; assignments are undertaken by the students.

Means of assessment
Assignments (minimum of 5) 25%
Class Participation and Homework Checks   10%
Quizzes and Speed Drills (minimum of 10) 20%
Tests (minimum of 2) 20%
Final Examination 25%
TOTAL 100%
Learning outcomes

The student will learn harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and structural materials of tonal music.  The student will be expected to:

  1. provide an analysis of representative musical excerpts or entire compositions;
  2. harmonize in four-part style a given bass (figured or unfigured) or soprano;
  3. provide written answers to questions on any aspect of the course content.

Textbook materials

The latest editions of required texts such as the following:

  • Kostka, Stefan, Dorothy Payne and Byron Almén. Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Post-Tonal Music. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus accompanying Workbook.

Or

  • Turek, Ralph. The Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications. Volumes I & II. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus Workbook, Volumes 1 & 2.

 

Requisites

Prerequisites

MUSC 1210 or special permission               

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for MUSC 2310
Capilano University (CAPU) CAPU MUS 200 (3)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) KPU MUSI 2350 (3)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) TRU MUSI 2XXX (3)
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) UBCO MUSC_O 2nd (3)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) UBCV MUSC_V 200 (3)
University of Northern BC (UNBC) No credit
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) UFV MUSC 2XX (3)
University of Victoria (UVIC) UVIC MUS 2XX (1.5)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) Individual assessment

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
26
Currently enrolled
8
Remaining seats:
18
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3409
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
13:20
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3409
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3409
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
13:20
Section notes

MUSC 2310 002 - This course is restricted to Music Diploma and Foundation for Music Therapy students.