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Music

What is the specialty of a music major:
In music theory, the term scale pitch refers to the position of a particular note on a scale relative to the tonic, and is the first and main note of the scale from which each octave is supposed to begin. The scores are useful for indicating the size of the intervals and chords and whether they are major or minor.
In the most general sense, a scale score is the number given to each step of the scale, usually starting with the number 1 for the activator. Defining it as such means that a tonic has been identified. For example, a seven-tone orthographic scale may become the major scale once the appropriate pitch has been chosen as a tonic (for example, the C major scale C – D – E – F – G – A – B, where C is the tonic). If the scale does not contain a tonic, the starting degree must be chosen arbitrarily. In group theory, for example, the 12 degrees of the chromatic scale are usually numbered starting at C = 0, and the twelve degrees of pitch are numbered from 0 to 11.
In a more specific sense, scale scores are given names that indicate their particular function within the scale (see table below). This definition includes a functional scale, as in chromatic music.
example gives the names of the scale degree functions in the seven note scale. Nouns are the same for major and minor scales, only the seventh degree changes the name upon leveling:

History of music Specialization:
The history of music covers the historical development and existence of music from prehistoric times to the present day. Although definitions of music vary greatly around the world, every known culture participates in it, and thus music is considered a global culture. The origins of the music remain highly controversial; Commentators often associate it with the origin of language, with a great deal of disagreement over whether music originated before, after, or simultaneously with language. Many other theories exist, having been proposed by scientists from a wide range of disciplines, although none have received broad approval. Most cultures have their own mythological origins in connection with the invention of music, and are generally rooted in their respective mythological, religious or philosophical beliefs.
The music of prehistoric cultures dates back first to c. 40,000 BP from the Upper Paleolithic with evidence of bone flutes, although it remains unclear whether the actual origins lie in the earlier Middle Paleolithic period (300,000 to 500,000 BP). Little is known about prehistoric music, its traces being mainly limited to some simple flutes and percussion instruments. However, this evidence indicates that music was present to some extent in prehistoric societies such as the Xia Dynasty and the Indus Valley Civilization. When writing developed, the music of educated civilizations - the ancient music - was present in major Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Indian, Persian, Mesopotamian, and Middle Eastern societies. It is difficult to make many generalizations about ancient music as a whole, but from what is known it was often characterized by monoism and improvisation. In ancient song forms, texts were closely aligned with music, and although the earliest extant musical notation survives from this period, many texts survive without accompanying music, such as the Rigveda and Shijing Classic of Poetry. The eventual emergence of the Silk Road and increased contact between cultures led to the transmission and exchange of ideas, practices, and musical instruments.
Historically, religions have often been catalysts for music. The Hindu Vedas greatly influenced Indian classical music, while the Five Confucian Classics laid the foundation for later Chinese music. After the rapid spread of Islam in the sixth century, Islamic music dominated Persia and the Arab world, and the Islamic Golden Age saw the presence of many important music theorists. Music written for and before the early Christian church correctly inaugurates the tradition of Western classical music, which continues into medieval music as polyphony, staff notation, and the emerging forms of many modern instruments developed. In addition to or lack of religion, a community's music is influenced by all other aspects of its culture, including social and economic organization and experience, climate, and access to technology. Many cultures have associated music with other art forms, such as the Chinese Four Arts and the Medieval Quartet. The feelings and ideas that music expresses, attitudes in which music is played and listened to, and attitudes toward musicians and composers vary between regions and periods. Many cultures have or continue to make a distinction between art music (or "classical music"), and more recently folk music.

The Importance of studying music major:
Here are 10 benefits of music education that highlight why it should be an integral part of students' lives - both in and out of school.
  Language Skills. According to PBS, "Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved in language processing, and can actually connect brain circuits in specific ways." Learning a musical instrument also improves how the brain understands human language, which helps students learn a second language.
Improve test scores. Studies have shown that students who participate in a high-quality music education program in school perform better on tests than students who do not participate in music. PBS reports, “A study published in 2007 by Christopher Johnson, professor of music education and music therapy at the University of Kansas, revealed that students in elementary schools  Those with superior music education scored about 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math scores on standardized tests, than schools with lower-quality music programs. "

    Respect my self. Music allows students to try something new and develop confidence as they master singing or playing an instrument. “When students work toward a common goal, they value that their 'voices' and interests are heard and understood by others. This joint effort creates a sense of secure acceptance that is critical to their self-esteem,” PBS stated.

     listening skills. Music involves listening to yourself and the rest of the group. Musicians need to hear the rhythm, the dynamics, the synthesis, and the harmony. This helps the auditory development in the brain.

    Math skills. Reading music involves learning quarter, half, and whole notes, which are basically fractions. As Getting Smart explains, "When a student of music spends time learning the beat, he has learned to count. He doesn't count the numbers per se, but he certainly uses logic to count the beats and columns, and methodically works his way through the piece. Many musical concepts have analogues. athletic".

     Make your brain work harder. Research shows that the brain of a musician works differently than a non-musician, according to PBS. "There is some good neuroscience research that children involved in music have greater development of neural activity than people who are not involved in music training," says Dr. Eric Rasmussen, chair of early childhood music at Peabody Preparatory at Johns Hopkins University. "When you're a musician and you play an instrument, you have to use more of your brain."

     relieve stress. We all know that listening to a favorite artist or song can lift the mood and put us at ease. The same goes for composing music. It gives children a wonderful release, allowing them to immerse themselves in something satisfying and soothing. I know that no matter how stressed I am in school, I will always go out happy and satisfied after choir rehearsal.

     creativity. Music definitely nurtures the creative side of children. This could have an impact on their future. The Arts Education Partnership states, "Employers identify creativity as one of the five most important skills for success in the workforce (Lichtenberg, Woock, Wright, 2008)." The partnership also notes that originality and flexibility are benefits of music education as they are essential components of the creativity and innovation that music demands. Finally, graduates of music programs report that creativity, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking are essential skills and competencies in their work, regardless of whether they work in music or in other fields.

    Helping children with special needs. Music can have a powerful effect on children with special needs. It helps them find a way to connect and open up, which they might otherwise struggle with. For this reason, despite reductions in music programs, schools are increasingly implementing after-school music therapy programs to benefit students with disabilities.

     High graduation rates. Schools with music programs have higher graduation rates. DoSomething.org reports, "Schools with music programs have an estimated graduation rate of 90.2 percent and an attendance rate of 93.9 percent compared to schools without a music education with an average graduation rate of 72.9 percent and 84.9 percent attendance."
Many families can instill the benefits of music education in children despite cutbacks in school programmes. Some pursue music on their own or find supplemental educational programs that incorporate music in the midst of dwindling school programs. Private music teachers or bands within communities and churches provide good options for children to reap the academic benefits of music education. Some might find artistic success, too: K12 student Stephanie Grace, who already at 16 years old has released twelve country songs, and K12 student Calona Pines, a rising Christian music artist.

Music courses:

  •   Auditory skills.
  •     The world of music.
  •     to express.
  •     piano reference
  •     audio repertoire.
  •     History of Western Music
  •     Music theory. .
  •     Pop band (for students pursuing folk music studies)

The Fields of work for the music major:

  •     Theatrical artist.
  •     Composer and songwriter.
  •       Commercial composer.
  •       Sound engineer.
  •       music programmer

The best universities to study music majors in Turkey:

  •     Okan
  •     Nisantasi
  •     Medipol
  •     Baskent