MUSA 3100 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
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- MUSA2100
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.48 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.99 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Ayako Hattori | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Spring 2026 | Emily Murphy | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Spring 2026 | Ralf Gawlick | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Fall 2025 | Ayako Hattori | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Fall 2025 | Emily Murphy | 3.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Fall 2025 | Thomas Lee | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2025 | Ayako Hattori | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 15 |
| Spring 2025 | Emily Murphy | 2.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 15 |
| Spring 2025 | Ralf Gawlick | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 15 |
| Fall 2024 | Ayako Hattori | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | Emily Murphy | 2.8 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | Thomas Lee | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 12 |
| Spring 2024 | Ayako Hattori | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Spring 2024 | Emily Murphy | 3.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Spring 2024 | Ralf Gawlick | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Fall 2023 | Ayako Hattori | 2.8 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | Emily Murphy | 2.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | Thomas Lee | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 9 |
| Spring 2023 | Ayako Hattori | 2.6 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |
| Spring 2023 | Emily Murphy | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |
| Spring 2023 | Thomas Lee | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 11 of 12 |
| Fall 2022 | Ayako Hattori | 3.0 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 15 |
| Fall 2022 | Emily Murphy | 3.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 15 |
| Fall 2022 | Ralf Gawlick | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 6 of 8 |
| Fall 2022 | Thomas Lee | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Ayako Hattori | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | — | 2 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Emily Murphy | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | — | 2 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Thomas Lee | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 2 of 3 |
| Fall 2021 | Ayako Hattori | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 14 |
| Fall 2021 | Emily Murphy | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 14 |
| Fall 2021 | Ralf Gawlick | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 7–9 hrs/week | 4 of 7 |
| Fall 2021 | Thomas Lee | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 3 of 7 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05