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MUS 220 - Rock Music Theory and Composition

Topics discussed in class will include the theoretical characteristics and stylistic elements (including rhythm, melody, harmony, voice-leading, structure, timbre [instrumentation], text and texture) of various rock genres beginning with the early 1950s up through the present. Rock genres analyzed will include the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, art rock and hip-hop. Other topics will include transcribing cover tunes and composing in a stylistically appropriate manner certain rock genres including the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, classic rock, art rock, and hip-hop. The use of computer software (i.e. Sibelius, Garage Band, Pro-tools, and Sonar) as a tool for rock transcription and composition will also be covered.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: R Prereq: MUS 123, 124, 125, 126, 209, 223L

Credits: 3


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