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MUSIC 19A

Introduction to Music Theory

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-A-II, WAY-CE

For non-music majors and Music majors or minors unable to pass the proficiency test for entry to MUSIC MUSIC 21. The fundamentals of music theory and notation, basic sight reading, sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Skill oriented, using piano and voice as basic tools to develop listening and reading skills.

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Sections

2 Terms
Lecture 1Open
ID: 7087
0 / 47 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:DINKG10
INSTRUCTOR:
Berger, Talya
3units
Discussion 1Open
ID: 7088
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:DINKG10
INSTRUCTOR:
Berger, Talya
3units
Discussion 2Open
ID: 12340
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:Braun 103
INSTRUCTOR:
Berger, Talya
3units

MUSIC 19A: Introduction to Music Theory

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE

For non-music majors and Music majors or minors unable to pass the proficiency test for entry to MUSIC 21. The fundamentals of music theory and notation, basic sight reading, sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Skill oriented, using piano and voice as basic tools to develop listening and reading skills.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Discussion — Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — Braun 103 — Berger, Talya (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — DINKG10 — Berger, Talya (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — DINKG10 — Berger, Talya (Undergrad)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Discussion — Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — DINKG10 — Rose, Francois (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — DINKG10 — Rose, Francois (Undergrad)

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