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.

Music contains notes in succession (melody) or notes in combination. When notes are played at the same time it is called harmony. The type of harmony created in a piece of music or a song is the ...

Music contains notes in succession (melody) or notes in combination. When notes are played at the same time it is called harmony. The type of harmony created in a piece of music or a song is the ...

In the poet’s recent musical projects, he has pushed the sonic potential of verse to its limits.

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 ...

What are microtones, and why are they not an everyday part of classical music? We explore the history and mysteries of the ‘notes in between the notes’. Music is broadly defined as humanly-organised ...

What is it about simple melodies that makes them so widely appealing? By considering music as a form of communication such questions can now be discussed in mathematical terms ...

A MUSIC MAJOR studies music theory, music composition and music history. Music majors were often heavily involved in some sort of music activity in high school – whether band, orchestra or chorus.