Great piece. Explain for those of us who are only semi literate: what is an open and/or warm chord? And could you give an example of music (without naming names) with half steps and dotted note rhythms? I think I know the answer, but I would like to be sure, so I can articulate these principles to others.
Thank you for your reply. A couple of weeks ago I finished reading “Discipling Music Ministry” by Calvin M. Johansson. In a section headed “Harmony” (p. 71) he describes open fourths and fifths as being more “austere” and therefore more desirable in church music. When you mentioned open chords being not so good I thought there was a discrepancy. Thanks for the clarification.
Great piece. Explain for those of us who are only semi literate: what is an open and/or warm chord? And could you give an example of music (without naming names) with half steps and dotted note rhythms? I think I know the answer, but I would like to be sure, so I can articulate these principles to others.
Thank you for your reply. A couple of weeks ago I finished reading “Discipling Music Ministry” by Calvin M. Johansson. In a section headed “Harmony” (p. 71) he describes open fourths and fifths as being more “austere” and therefore more desirable in church music. When you mentioned open chords being not so good I thought there was a discrepancy. Thanks for the clarification.