MUS 334 - Introduction to Music Notation Software
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 0
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will introduce the basics of using computer software for music notation, including note and symbol input with computer keyboard and MIDI controller. Students will create original compositions as their final project. This course helps students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills through careful diagnosis and analysis, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1. Learn and use a vocabulary specific to music.
2. Make use of music terminology in all oral presentations and discussions.
3. Apply the specific terminology in all manuscript works.
4. Develop technical skills in notating music manuscript.
5. Practice manuscript notation for legibility.
6. llustrate understanding of musical symbols by incorporating them into manuscript writing appropriately.
7. Develop critical analysis skills.
8. Understand and discuss the structural elements of music.
9. Identify common part-writing errors.
10. Demonstrate ability to analyze, identify, construct and interpret application of accepted principles of music theory.
11. Understand and apply the principles of harmony.
12. Discuss and analyze various musical excerpts in terms of intervals, chords and transposition.
13. Demonstrate knowledge, application and construction of voice leading in 2 and 4 voices.
14. Demonstrate knowledge and application of harmonic progression and harmonic rhythm.
15. Understand and apply the principles of form.
16. Experience team-approach learning.
17. Listen to and critique each other’s original musical compositions.
Course Objectives:
1. Navigate and Understand the Finale Interface
2. Make Appropriate Selections for Various Tasks
3. Create a New Score and Input Basic Score Objects
4. Input Notes Using a Variety of Methods
5. Edit Pitches and Rhythms
6. Work with Common Text Styles
7. Format and Print Your Score
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