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Piano Voicings Part 6: Clusters

By on August 7, 2006 in Instruments, Music Theory

Table of contents for Piano Voicings

  1. Piano Voicings Part 1: Left Hand Voicings
  2. Piano Voicings Part 2: So What Chords
  3. Piano Voicings Part 3: Fourth Chords
  4. Piano Voicings Part 4: Upper Structure Chords
  5. Piano Voicings Part 5: Kenny Barron Voicings
  6. Piano Voicings Part 6: Clusters

Clusters usually span no more than a fifth and include both half steps and whole steps. Clusters increase tension and when preceding open chords can make them seem wider. Clusters also sound good when rolled.

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3 Responses to Piano Voicings Part 6: Clusters

  1. Christopher January 2, 2007 at 5:07 am #

    the article on the piano voicings have really challenged and inspired me. I hope it will help me soar to greater heights in my musical endeavour. Thanks

  2. Graham English January 2, 2007 at 3:04 pm #

    You’re welcome Christopher! I hope to hear your results some day. 🙂

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