MUSI30281 Advanced Harmonic Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 6.25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 1 class hours a week
Is MUSI30281 hard?
MUSI30281: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 1 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced jazz harmony for improvisers: hearing and playing through highly chromatic and atonal sounds via transcription.
After it you can
- Use advanced harmonic ideas when improvising
- Transcribe and analyse a short piece by ear
- Perform a transcription with the original recording
What you need first
admission to B-MUS and MUSI20180
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI30238
How it’s assessed
Presentations 40%, Assignments 60%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI30281 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI30281?
- Needs admission to B-MUS and MUSI20180.
- Does MUSI30281 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 40%, Assignments 60%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI30281 have?
- 1 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI30281 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MUSI30281?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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