INTERVALS AND TRIADS

Subcourse Number MU 1305 EDITION A

US Army Element, School of Music 1420 Gator Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23521-2617 9 Credit Hours Edition Date: November 2002

SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW
Contained within this subcourse is information on how to identify intervals and triads. Also included are Self Review Exercises and Practical Exercises, designed to reinforce the learning objectives of this course. Many of the musical figures within this course can be heard by clicking on the graphic. Self Review Exercises may be printed independent of the subcourse text by clicking the link provided at the top of the exercise. There are no prerequisites for this subcourse. This subcourse reflects the latest doctrine, which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest official publication. Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: CONDITION: STANDARD: Identify intervals and triads. Given the information in this lesson. Demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 70% on the subcourse examination.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Subcourse Overview Administrative Instructions Grading and Certification Instructions Lesson 1: INTERVALS Part A: Naming Intervals Part B: Chromatic Alteration Part C: Inverting Intervals Part D: Consonant and Dissonant Intervals Page

Part E: Diatonic and Chromatic Intervals Answers to Self Review Exercises Lesson 2: TRIADS Part A: Triad Structure Part B: Consonant and Dissonant Triads Part C: Diatonic Triads Answers to Self Review Exercises Examination

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. Number of lessons in this subcourse: Two. Supervisory requirements: None. Reference: TC 12-41, Basic Music

GRADING AND CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Self Review Exercises: Write your choice to each question on paper and compare with the " Answers to Self Review Exercises" at the end of each lesson. Examination: This subcourse contains a multiple-choice examination covering the material in both lessons. After studying the lessons and working through the Practical Exercises, complete the examination. Point and click on the small circle to left of your choice for each question. NOTE: You may select only one choice for each question. We recommend you print out your completed examination before submitting. This will give you a record of your answers in case you need to resubmit due to problems with the electronic transmission. NOTE: Some older browsers may not support this function. To submit your exam for grading, point and click on SUBMIT. You will receive an interim examination score by electronic mail. You will receive a final score by surface mail after computer grading. You will receive nine credit hours for successful completion of this examination.