backing chords
Backing chords are used to provide a harmonic accompaniment to a melody
Backing chords provide…
a homophonic texture
Harmony notes
Harmony notes are notes of the melody that often form part of the accompanying backing chords
Harmony
Harmony notes are notes of the melody that often form part of the accompanying backing chords
Chord
A chord is when two or more notes are played or sung together at the same time.
Triad
A triad is a three-note chord built in a certain way: a bottom note (root), a middle note (third) and a top note (fifth).