Music
Music Theory Fundamentals Course
About the Music Fundamentals Course
This is a requirement for all incoming Freshman who do not score 80% or better on the Theory Fundamentals Placement Exam.
- This is an on-line course consisting of 15 Units of multiple questions each that can be taken from home over a period of approximately 6-8 weeks. It must be completed by the Monday of the first week of classes.
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If you are only deficient in one of the two areas Aural skills or Written theory, Dr. Boldt-Neurohr will let you know that you only need to do one of the two Fundamental courses. IF you need to both Dr. Boldt-Neurohr will indocate this to you as well.
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The Music Fundamentals Course cost is $25.00 each.
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Auralia Cloud if just Aural - $25
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Musition Cloud Student 6 months if just Written - $25
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If you need to take both it is $42 for the 6 months bundle
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Since each CWU credit costs more than this, it is well worth the cost as it is much cheaper than taking a 3-credit course at CWU.
- CWU will have access to the results of your course. If the student scores a "B", or better, in the course, they will be enrolled in their selected MUS 144 section.
- If you do not achieve a passing score, you must register and re-take the Course until you pass.
How do you take the course?
- Students can purchase the correct license (Auralia, Musition, or Bundle of both) here: https://risingsoftware.com/shop/cloudstudent
School Code: CWU
Pin: C42W
Scoring a B or better will automatically enroll you in MUS 144.
What's on the music fundamentals exam?
The exam has 45 questions. The exam tests the following:
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Note writing, Reading pitches in bass and treble clefs
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Scale writing treble and bass clefs major and minor keys up to 4 #'s and b's
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Key Signature writing treble and bass clefs in major and minor keys up to 4 #'s and b's
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Interval and chord writing - major and minor
- Reading/understanding durational note and rest values (quarter-note or rest, eighth-note or rest, etc.)
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Time signatures, basics and recognition both simple and compound
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Meter bar lines
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Aural pitch comparison recognition (which pitch is higher or lower than another)
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Contour
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rhythmic and melodic comparison
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Pitch dictation
- Aural interval recognition
- Aural chord (triad) quality recognition
Additional Resources for help with Auralia Rising Software
- Tech Support
- cloudsupport@risingsoftware.com
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Feel free to email for assistance at any time
Additional questions should be directed to:
Kirsten Boldt-Neurohr
Advising & Recruiting Specialist
Kirsten.Boldt-Neurohr@cwu.edu
(509)-963-1265
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