MUSA3100

Chromatic Harmony

This course covers the basic principles of chromatic progression. The proper use of secondary dominants, diminished seventh chords, and augmented triads precedes an in-depth study of the harmonization of Bach chorales, the concept of modulation using modal exchange, and the introduction of Neapolitan sixth and augmented sixth chords. We will study via harmonic and form analysis the works of great composers including Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and Wagner.Training in Keyboard Skills is required in the accompanying Lab.

Course overview

Department
Music Academic
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.48 / 5

Based on 256 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ayako M Hattori
    Fall 2026
  • Thomas O Lee
    Fall 2026
  • Ayako Hattori
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.02/5
  • Emily Murphy
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.32/5
  • Ralf Gawlick
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.83/5
  • Thomas Lee
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.42/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Thomas O Lee · Lyons Hall 409 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 10:00AM-10:30AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 10:30AM-11:00AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 12:00 Noon-12:30PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · Mc Guinn Hall B-14;W 02:00PM-02:30PM · Offered