Musicianship 3 is the third of a four-course sequence that introduces music students to musicianship. In level 3 students expand upon skills learned in Level 2, with a particular emphasis on chromatic harmonic materials, more ostinato work, mixed meter conducting, and modes.
Prerequisites
MUSC 1401.
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What you will learn
- Melodic and rhythmic dictation
- 2-part Dictation
- Solfege syllables with hand signs
- Chromaticism
- Beat patterns
- Ostinatos
- Chord dictations
- Harmonic and melodic interval recognition
- Harmonic minor
- The 7th chords of the harmonic minor
- Diatonic cycle of 5ths major and minor
- Triads and diatonic 7th chords
- V9, Vb9, V13, Vb13 chords
- Secondary dominants
- Modulation and tonicization
- Improvising a melody and bassline to jazz harmonic progressions
- Song Forms
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62134 |
May 4, 2026 to July 3, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.