Open strings 2005-08-24 10:00 am When and under what circumstances will strings players use 'open strings'I am getting stuck in my theory past paper. Quote Selected
Re: Open strings Reply #1 – 2005-08-24 01:21 pm (geez it's been long since I post here...)Whenever they have chords that include notes that can be open, whenever the score tells them and whenever they seek more sound. Quote Selected
Re: Open strings Reply #2 – 2005-08-24 01:32 pm I often compose pieces that ask for open strings, because I like the sound of open strings sometimes. Quote Selected
Re: Open strings Reply #3 – 2005-08-24 08:01 pm Also, if the instrument is in-tune, open stringsallow the player to check his/her intonation. Quote Selected