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).

In the piano roll ... but in basic theory terms, we generally take it to mean three-note chords, or ‘triads’. In Western ...

Music is often described as a language, and it’s equipped with its very own vocabulary. We go back to basics and make a pitch ...

you will begin foundational studies in music theory and aural skills. You will start one-on-one studies in piano, developing your technical and musical foundation as well as skills and strategies for ...

modern harmonic simultaneities/cluster "chord" types, and modern rhythmic terms and concepts. For information about graduate studies in music at WMU contact the graduate advisor at ...

Students completing a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory undergo a rigorous program that prepares them to continue on to graduate study in the field. In addition to working closely with the theory ...

piano or violin – and also takes music theory and composition courses, music history classes, and classes related to sharpening aural skills. Music majors perform in front of their peers and ...

Music theory is the foundation of great music, and the all-important set of rules that most music follows – from harmony and melody, to rhythm.