The objective of this course is for each student to understand and communicate the fundamental components of music theory. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic elements of music theory and how they function within the music students make, write, perform, and listen to.

• Demonstrate an understanding and application of musical language.Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of basic rhythmic components of music.

• Demonstrate understanding of major and minor tonalities, intervals, chord construction, and chord progressions.

• Identification and recognition of standard notation, the Nashville Number System, tablature, chord charts, and common song form.

This course is an introductory overview of the key components of music theory. Course subjects include active listening, rhythm, notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, building chords, chord progressions, inversions, charts, the Nashville Number System, melody and harmony, pop song form, and musical language.

**There are no scheduled meeting times for this course.

Student must maintain their official ACC e-mail address
A keyboard is required for this course*
Internet access is required
Access to Blackboard is required
Access to a camera and microphone (computer webcam, phone, tablet, etc.) is required*

*There is a keyboard performance/playing component to this course. You will need to be able to submit a recording of yourself playing the keyboard.

The required textbook is Music Theory for Computer Musicians by Michael Hewitt. It is available as paperback or eBook. All required other readings will be provided and accessible online.