From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really ...

The basic definition of a scale is a set of musical notes arranged in order. Most people are familiar with the C major scale as being the one where you start at ...

Japanese music emphasises different intervals, too, and understanding the formulas of these more unusual sounding scales is a rewarding area for us musicians.

But, the importance of scales cannot be understated - they are a vital foundation of music. A scale is a sequence of notes that are played in a mostly step-wise motion, over a duration of an octave (e ...

Blues Scale 1 b3 4 #4 5 b7 What Are Modes? Modes are also scales, they are just specific scales with known qualities, and the most common modes are the ones derived from the major scale above.

These glasses each feature a full A-major scale etched into the side. Fill your glass to the desired note, wet your finger, and run it around the rim.

Big news for music theory enthusiasts - the Mixolydian #7 scale will change your harmonic understanding for good.

Senior Sophia Zervas has nearly mastered the art of juggling a full plate over the course of her four years at the College of Music. This April is no different, as Zervas tackles her vocal and piano ...