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07:700:133 · Music · School 07 — New Brunswick Mason Gross School of the Arts
Introduction to Music Theory Online develops foundational fluency in musical notation, rhythm, scales, harmony, and formal listening.
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SIRS · 3,165 responses · 2015–2025
Spring 2027
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Read and organize pitch, meter, rhythm, and notation.
Analyze major and minor collections, intervals, melody, and key.
Identify chords, progressions, cadences, and basic voice-leading patterns.
Use theory vocabulary to describe phrases, form, and musical structure.
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
Use examples, problems, texts, demonstrations, or drafts to test whether an explanation actually works.
Frequent low-stakes practice is usually more reliable than waiting until an exam or final submission.
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Keep a running map of how new vocabulary and methods depend on earlier ideas.
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Practice explaining, solving, analyzing, or producing without relying on prompts.
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Use recitation, discussion, instructor, peer, or draft feedback while there is still time to adjust.
11 open · Online
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| 9017866 | Open | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online | |
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| 9217868 | Open | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online | |
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Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.20
Course quality
4.05
Response rate
60.3%
Coverage
122 offerings · 2015–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Wilcox | 48 | 4.20 | 4.07 |
| Robinson Mcclellan | 39 | 4.21 | 4.03 |
| Robinson Mcclellan | 6 | 4.32 | 4.13 |
| Wilcox Stephen P | 6 | 4.25 | 3.98 |
| Mcclellan Robinson O | 6 | 4.27 | 3.98 |
| Kumar,Richard Metzger,Robinson Mcclellan,Ruqqayyi | 5 | 4.04 | 4.00 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
Online
Current availability
11 open of 11
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
AHr, SOEHS
Loaded terms
6
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