Preparatory Music Theory 2 is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces beginners to music rudiments and the basics of music theory. In level 2 students continue to learn and increase fluency in the fundamentals of reading and writing music notation. New Music Theory topics include setting words to music; rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic cadences; reading and writing pitches in C-clefs, compound intervals, phrase structure, basic harmonic analysis in different musical idioms.
Prerequisites
MUSC 1013 or equivalent.
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What you will learn
- Bass and Treble Clefs (continued)
- C-clefs and Transposing Instruments
- Rhythmic, Melodic and Harmonic Cadences
- Setting lyrics
- Major and Minor Keys
- Phrase Structure
- Harmonic Analysis in different musical idioms
- Seventh-Chord Construction
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41425 |
January 5, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | 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.
† 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.