Definition: A chord is a group of notes played simultaneously1 to create harmony; two or more notes2 that complement one another.3 Chords add texture to a melody, and provide rhythm to a song.
1 The notes in a broken chord are not played simultaneously.
2 Two-note “chords” are referred to as intervals.
3 Some chords - such as diminished and augmented chords - have a bizarre, unbalanced sound. These are “dissonant” chords; and although not as pleasing to the ear in the traditional sense, they are quite captivating when placed strategically in piano music (Learn more about dissonance).
1 The notes in a broken chord are not played simultaneously.
2 Two-note “chords” are referred to as intervals.
3 Some chords - such as diminished and augmented chords - have a bizarre, unbalanced sound. These are “dissonant” chords; and although not as pleasing to the ear in the traditional sense, they are quite captivating when placed strategically in piano music (Learn more about dissonance).
More About Piano Chords:
- Piano Chord Diagrams With Illustrated Keyboard Fingering
Choose from major, minor, diminished, augmented, or various seventh chords, with chord inversions and staff notation. - Chord Symbols & Abbreviations of Piano Notation
- Essential Piano Chord Fingering
- Left Hand Chord Fingering
Also Known As:
More Chord Terminology:
- un accordo (It)
- un accord (Fr)
- ein Akkord (Ger)
More Chord Terminology:
