MUS 254 : Songwriting and Transcription

Credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

“C” or higher in MUS 253.

Semester Offered

Spring

Description

The course is divided into three parts, and each part constitutes approximately one-third of the semester. Part I focuses on developing aural skills (recognition and notation of intervals, rhythm, and harmony) and the setting of text and music. Part II is a study of standard song structures, harmonic progressions, and notation with the Sibelius music software. Part III will be devoted to song composition. The student will compose at least four songs and notate them with the Sibelius music software.