Is there a certain way to voice chords for an orchestration?

1. Do orchestras play chords?
2. How do you voice a chord?

Do orchestras play chords?

You can play the chords with the whole orchestra, layer it with additional low string notes or high string chords or simply play everything at once. Playing with low velocity triggers the major chord, playing with high velocity triggers the minor chord.

How do you voice a chord?

4 Chord Voicing Techniques to Use in Your Music

1. Voice chords in open position. Most beginning piano players default to closed position voicings, where chord tones fall as close together as possible. ...
2. Try drop-2 voicings. ...
3. Try drop-2-and-4 voicings. ...
4. Don't play the root of the chord.