Chording

/ˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of playing or arranging music using chords; or, the arrangement and grouping of chords in a musical piece.

Etymology

From 'chord' plus '-ing' (present participle/gerund suffix). Describes the active process or technique of using chords.

Kelly Says

Learning to hear chords instead of individual notes transforms how you listen to music—it's like getting a new sense, and 'chording' is the skill that opens this door!

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