Open v Close Chords - Chord Voicing - Music Theory Crash Course

The video tutorial explains chord voicings in Western music theory, focusing on the differences between open and closed chords. Closed chords have notes within one octave, making them easier for keyboard players. Open chords have notes spread over more than an octave. The tutorial demonstrates how to convert closed chords to open chords by swapping the highest and lowest notes.

What is the main characteristic that differentiates open chords from closed chords?

• The number of notes in the chord

• The tempo of the music

• The type of instrument used

• The spacing between the notes

Why are closed voicings often used in keyboard music?

• They sound better on a piano

• They are easier to read on sheet music

• They allow for more complex harmonies

• They are easier for the keyboard player to play

Which of the following is true about closed chords?

• They must always be in root position

• They can be in first or second inversion

• They require more than one octave

• They are only used in classical music

What is the first step in transforming a closed chord into an open chord?

• Add more notes to the chord

• Swap the highest and lowest notes

• Change the key of the chord

• Play the chord in a different octave

In the process of creating an open chord, what happens to the note that is outside the one octave range?

• It is removed from the chord

• It is replaced with a different note

• It remains in the chord

• It is played twice