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.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
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
For more information about Music courses, please email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71641 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | 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.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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.