the tonic is the name given to the first scale degree.
the tonic is the name given to the first scale degree.
what is the name given to the first scale degree?
the tonic
dominant (music)









































in music, the dominant is the fifth scale degree () of the diatonic scale. it is called the "dominant" because it is next in importance to the first scale degree, the tonic. in the movable do solfège system, the dominant note is sung as "so(l)".
dominant (music)
universal key









































the universal key or universal scale is a concept employed in music theory in which specific notes or chord symbols in a key signature are replaced with numbers or roman numerals, allowing for a discussion describing relationships between notes or chords that can be universally applied to all key signatures.









































for example, in the key of e-flat major, the notes of the scale would be replaced like so:









































bullet::::- e becomes scale degree 1









































bullet::::- f becomes scale degree 2









































bullet::::- g becomes scale degree 3









































bullet::::- a becomes scale degree 4









































bullet::::- b becomes scale degree 5
universal key