Continuation of Music Theory II including writing and analysis of the dominant seventh chord, the diminished seventh chord, applied dominants, chromatic third relationships, modulation to related and foreign keys, mode mixture, Neapolitan 6th chord, Augmented Sixth chords, analysis of form including Sonata Form, Rondo, Theme and Variations and an introduction to Species Counterpoint.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MUS 106 Music Theory II

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between Neapolitan and all three types of Augmented Sixth chords.
2. Construct and discuss the differences between Italian, French, and German Augmented Sixth chords.
3. Correctly build secondary dominant and secondary leading time chords in both Major and minor keys.
4. Successfully analyze a piano sonata that includes mode mixture and borrowed chords.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory and the creative process inherent therein.