Kai
Name: ______________________________________
Theory
139
Basic Musicianship: Aural Skills I
Homework 1
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance • Fall Semester 2026
Please submit this assignment per your GSI’s instructions—either in hard copy or on Canvas. If you have not
already done so, please obtain a copy of the Rogers & Ottman (required) textbook as soon as possible!
Activity 1:
Complete the chart by filling in the missing information. The first row has been completed for you.
Scale-Degree Number
Scale-Degree Name
Solmization Syllable on
which the Scale Degree is
SUNG
1
Tonic
“One”
4
Sub Dominant
“Four”
6
sub mediant
six
Leading Tone
ser
Super tonic
“Two”
Three
Mediant
5
fire
dominant
Activity 2:
Indicate the interval quality and size formed between adjacent scale degrees. Use uppercase “M” for Major
and lowercase “m” for minor (for minor, note the horizontal line over “m”).
Any Major Key:
Interval Formed:
1
2
3
MZ MZ MZ
4
5
Mz
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6
MZ
7
MZ
1
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