Music 19A Syll Autumn 2018

Stanford
University
Department of Music
Music 19A: Fundamental of Music Theory
MW from 1:30 -2:50 and F 1:30- 2:20

Dr. Talya Berger
Braun 216A.
E-mail: talyab@stanford.edu
Office hours: M, W from 12:00-1:00and from 3:10-5:00 and by appointments
Teaching Assistance: Amanda Sussman, e-mail:amanda11@stanford.edu
Ben Josie e-mail: bjosie@stanford.edu
Course Descriptions:
Music 19A curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of theory of tonal music. The topics
covered in class include: pitch and rhythmic notations, intervals, major and minor modes,
and the basic building blocks of diatonic tonal harmony (triads, seventh chords, and basic
harmonic functions).
By the end of the quarter, you will be able to harmonize a simple tune, and analyze
a short excerpts from the Classical music repertoire.
Lectures are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:50. On Fridays we will
meet in small groups and the TAs, and myself will work with you on developing your
inner and outer ears. Music 19A leads directly to Music 21 you don’t need to take
Music 19B.
Lectures: MW from 1:30 -2:50

Sections meet in small groups every Friday from 1:30 -2:20
Required Text: Jane Piper Clendinning, Elizabeth West Marvin, Joel Philips, The
Musician's Guide to Fundamentals, Second Edition, (Norton 2014).
Course Reader:
The Course Reader is Free. You will get it on the week of classes.
Assessments:
There are total of seven homework assignments assigned every Wed and due on
the following Monday.
Test: In class midterm and a take –home Final
5 quizzes: dates TBA
Grade weighting:
Homework assignment: 20%
Quizzes: 10%
Midterm: 30%
Final: 30%
Participation: 10%

Grading scales
A+ 98-100 B- 80-82 D+ 67-69
A 93- 98 C+ 77-79 D 63-68
A- 90-92 C 73-76 D- 60- 62
B+ 87-89 C- 70- 72 F 0---59
B 83-86 C- 70-72
Course Policies:
Special needs
Please let me know if you have a disability that might affect your performance in the
class ASAP.
The Stanford University Fundamental Standard:

The Stanford Fundamental standard applies to this course.
The Fundamental Standard has set the standard of conduct for students at Stanford since
it was articulated in 1896 by David Starr Jordan, Stanford's first president. It states:
Students at Stanford are expected to show both within and without the university such
respect for order, morality, personal honor and the rights of others as is demanded of
good citizens. Failure to do this will be sufficient cause for removal from the university.
The Stanford university Honor Code

The Stanford University Honor Code applies in this class.
Honor Code
The Honor Code is the university's statement on academic integrity written by students in
1921. It articulates university expectations of students and faculty in establishing and
maintaining the highest standards in academic work. That they will not give or receive
aid in examinations; that they will not give or receive unpermitted aid in class work, in
the preparation of reports, or in any other work that is to be used by the instructor as the
basis of grading; that they will do their share and take an active part in seeing to it that
others as well as themselves uphold the spirit and letter of the Honor Code.
Late Assignments:
Late assignments will be accepted only with a special arrangement prior to the due date.
Participation Policy:
Class begins promptly at 1:30. Full attendance and participation are expected. Please let me
know if you need to miss a class ahead of time (if you can).
Please have manuscript paper, and a pencil at each meeting and please bring the Course
Reader and the textbook to class.
Course Outline (subject to change)
Week Chapter Material Covered

1- 9/24 1-2 Introduction
Pitch notation
2 - 10/1 3-5 Rhythm:

3 - 10//8 6 Tonal organization: major mode
4- 10/15 7 Minor mode and keys:
5 - 10/22 Review
In class Midterm 10/24
6- 10/29 8 Intervals

7-11/5 9 Intervals
Triads in root position and in inversions;
8-11/12 10 Chords with 7 th
Harmonic syntax.
9-11/19 Thanksgiving break
10- 11/26 11 Harmonic Syntax
11- 12/3 11 Harmonic syntax

Important dates:
In-class midterm: Monday, October 24th during lecture.
Take-home Final will be handed in on Dec. 3rd and will be due on Dec. 7th in class.
Opera trip: TBA

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Lectures: MW from 1:30 -2:50

The Stanford University Fundamental Standard:

The Stanford university Honor Code

Course Outline (subject to change)

Week Chapter Material Covered

2 - 10/1 3-5 Rhythm:

8-11/12 10 Chords with 7 th

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