Musicianship 3

Course code MUSC 2301

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

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

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.