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Academics

Tonal Harmony and Composition 1

CM-211

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of harmonic analysis, melody writing and harmonization within a functional tonal context originating from the common practice period, with emphasis on voice leading, melodic writing, and figured bass. The student will understand the musical grammar of tonal composition, and through weekly composition assignments will gain an enhanced understanding of its relation and application to present day styles.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

PW-111

Required Of

All degree students

Electable By

All B.M. and P.D. students

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Valencia

Department

COMP

Course Chair

Richard Carrick

Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.