Terms such as ‘altered’ and ‘extended’ chords are relatively simple to explain. Extended chords add other notes from the ...

Finding the intricacies of music theory a little baffling? Is ‘every green bus drives fast’ a concept that’s just too hard to grasp? Or are you simply at a loss as to which note to play next? No ...

The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord. If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the ...

The College of Music’s Graduate Certificate in Music Theory offers a curricular framework for advanced studies in music theory, along with formal acknowledgement of these studies without the more ...

Back in the day, before the technological advancements that brought us DAWs, a working knowledge of music theory was a necessity for music-making. Now, due to major innovations in the creative ...

MM Theory applicants must submit the following by Dec. 1: The College of Music’s Graduate Certificate in Music Theory offers a curricular framework for advanced studies in music theory, along with ...

All entering undergraduate music majors must take the theory, musicianship, and piano placement exams prior to initial enrollment (all music minors must take the theory and musicianship exams only).

Basic Music Theory 2 builds upon the music theory concepts and skills developed in Basic Music Theory (71.110). This class will include an introduction to the structure of tonality; diatonic chords in ...