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Spread (or rolled, ripped, broken or arpeggiated) chords are simply chords where we play one note after the other, rather than playing all the notes simultaneously.
What is spread voicing?
A style of musical arranging or orchestration in which the notes of chords are assigned across a range wider than one octave. The lowest note of an open voicing is almost always the root of the chord; occasionally it may be the fifth.
What is spread Triad?
Spread triads are a simple but effective way of voicing your triads so they they have a bit more character. ... Each triad can be played in root, first inversion or second inversion, and can begin on the sixth, fifth or fourth strings. That means there's 9 voicings for each triad type.
What are open chords on piano?
An open chord is when the notes of the chord are spread out so that there is a space in between the notes of the chord.
