Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Chord

In musical terminology, a chord is any harmonic set of two or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. 

As a musician I love experimenting with chords and seeing how many interesting combinations I can muster.  A favorite vocal group who has mastered the art of vocal chord progressions is the group Singers Unlimited.

Chords speak of harmonic coordination.  Each note in the chord has a role to play in producing the color for that particular chord.

I suppose we could say a marriage is a chord involving two individuals who are supposed to be in harmonic sequence with each other in order to produce a pleasing relationship. 

One would think a government would desire to be in good chordal structure in order to operate effectively – at least we hope that is what our governments would think.  When they achieve that structure, I imagine some really lovely living would be produced in their country.  And it would most likely be in harmony.

I can dream, can’t I?
  
P Michael Biggs
Offering Up-Moments
One Moment at a Time