4.12Open voicings

Instead of:

C–E–G

try:

C–G–E

where E is moved up an octave.

This is an open voicing.

Compare:

Close:

C–E–G

Open:

C–G–E

The second often sounds more spacious.

Another:

Am close:

A–C–E

Am open:

A–E–C

These become very useful in ballads and accompaniment.