Preparatory Musicianship 1 is the first of a two-course sequence that introduces beginners to practical musicianship. In level 1 students learn the fundamentals of reading rhythms and melodies, performing rhythms and sight-singing melodies, major, minor and pentatonic scales and diatonic modes. Kodaly Solfege (relative-pitch, moveable-Do) and South Indian Solkattu (rhythm syllables) are the primary technical foundations.
Prerequisites
What you will learn
- Reading Bass and Treble Clefs.
- Basics of vocal production
- Moveable-Do Solfege
- Singing simple melodies
- South Indian Solkattu (Rhythm Syllables)
- Performing basic rhythms
- Simple phrase structure
- Simple Interval Identification
- Triad Identification
- Ensemble singing
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71624 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.