What does the degree symbol next to chords mean?

The degree symbol (°) is used to indicate a specific chord quality in music theory. It is placed after the chord symbol to denote whether it is a major, minor, or diminished chord.

- Major Chord: A chord with the "°" symbol is a major chord. It has a bright and full sound.

- Minor Chord: A chord with the "m" symbol is a minor chord. It has a dark and sad sound.

- Diminished Chord: A chord with the "dim" symbol is a diminished chord. It has a tense and dissonant sound.

Here are some examples to illustrate how the degree symbol is used:

- C°: This is a C major chord.

- Cm: This is a C minor chord.

- Cdim: This is a C diminished chord.