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Here's the gist of it: If a chord is played with all its tones as close together as they can be, then it's in "close position." If the notes are spread out then it's in "open position." An open position chord has some "air" between one or more of its tones.
- What are closed chords?
- What is an open position chord?
- What is open and closed voicing?
- What is an open chord on piano?
What are closed chords?
Closed chords are notes of a chord that are stacked on top of each other (vs. open chords, where the notes are apart from one another). If you'd like to get better at your piano playing or even guitar playing, check out this music theory tutorial for a lesson in open chords, closed chords, and note doubling.
What is an open position chord?
Open chords, or open position chords, are guitar chords that include at least one unfretted open string. Open chords are also called “cowboy chords” because they're among the simplest chords to play, making them easy to learn for beginners.
What is open and closed voicing?
Close vs Open Chord Voicings
To play in 'close harmony' means to play all the notes of the chord within the range of a single octave. While to play in 'open harmony' (AKA open position, AKA open chord voicings, AKA spread voicings) means to play all the same notes but over a span larger than an octave.
What is an open chord 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.
