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Traditional music theory refers to these as chord degrees. So a basic chord (a chord with just three notes) consists of the 1st degree (the root), the 3rd degree (which determines whether a chord is major or minor) and the 5th degree (which simply 'beefs up' the root, unless it's altered).

doctorate in music A doctorate in music is the terminal degree in the field. This degree is generally an academic degree and concentrates on areas such as music history, music theory, and musicology. Like other Ph. D.s, a doctorate in music is a rigorous and demanding degree that usually takes five to seven years to complete.

Bachelor of Arts in Music.

A Minor in Music allows a student to include a study of music as part of a liberal arts education, and to combine it with other fields of study. The minor requires 20-21 hours, which includes credit for performing in ensembles, attending music performances, and studio lessons and electives.

These are:

• 1st degree – The tonic.
• 2nd degree – The supertonic.
• 3rd degree – The mediant.
• 4th degree – The subdominant.
• 5th degree – The dominant.
• 6th degree – The submediant.
• 7th degree – The leading note (or leading tone)

Each note of a scale has a special name, called a scale degree. The first (and last) note is called the tonic. The fifth note is called the dominant. The fourth note is called the subdominant.

The MM combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization (usually performance in singing or instrument playing, composition, or conducting) with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy.

The Master of Music (M.M.) degree is designed for graduate students who desire focused, professional study in composition, conducting, music education or performance within the context of a major research university.

degrees

• BA – bachelor of arts, bachelor's degree.
• BBA – bachelor of business administration.
• BM – bachelor of music.
• BS – bachelor of science, bachelor's degree.
• DJ or DJS – doctor of juridical science.
• DMA – doctor of musical arts.
• DPM – doctor of pharmacy.
• DVM – doctor of veterinary medicine.

The difference between a major and minor chord comes down to one, simple change: the 3rd in a scale. A major chord contains the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. A minor chord contains the 1st, flattened (lowered) 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale that it's named for.

A major is a stream of related courses taken as part of a degree, comprising 36 units (commonly eight courses). A minor is a stream of related courses which comprises up to 18 units (commonly four courses). In some degrees these may also be called cognates.

Majoring in piano performance provides students with the tools necessary to develop their technique and musicianship through the study and performance of music from various periods and genres to familiarize students with various aspects of being a musician and performer.