Properties of chords A chord is a group of three or more notes played together, typically played in the same order. The three notes are usually separated...
A chord is a group of three or more notes played together, typically played in the same order. The three notes are usually separated by whole or half steps.
The properties of chords are:
Linear independence: Different chords can be played independently of each other, meaning they do not interfere with each other.
Additive property: Adding the same number of whole or half steps to any chord will always result in a chord in the same group. For example, adding 3 whole steps to the notes of a major chord will still form the major chord.
Subtractive property: Subtracting the same number of whole or half steps from any chord will always result in a chord in the same group. For example, subtracting 3 whole steps from the notes of a major chord will still form the major chord.
Degree: The degree of a chord is the number of whole steps between the notes of the chord. A major chord has 5 whole steps between the notes, while a minor chord has 7 whole steps.
These properties allow us to create a wide variety of chords by simply adding or subtracting whole or half steps from the original chords