Theory Of Tonal Music III
Overview
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.
Concepts and techniques are presented and discussed in the lectures; assignments are undertaken by the students.
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% |
The student will learn harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and structural materials of tonal music. The student will be expected to:
- provide an analysis of representative musical excerpts or entire compositions;
- harmonize in four-part style a given bass (figured or unfigured) or soprano;
- provide written answers to questions on any aspect of the course content.
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
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.
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 |
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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) |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | Individual assessment |
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
32373
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Mon Tue Thu | Instructor last name
Smith
Instructor first name
Doug
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Course status
Open
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MUSC 2310 002 - This course is restricted to Music Diploma and Foundation for Music Therapy students.