Re: Chords and what they mean

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Urs,

> the question of "simpler" is a question of context (i.e. background on the 
> reader's part).

Agreed.

“Simpler” is also a question of practicality: for most pianists I know or have 
worked with, Bb7/D is significantly easier to parse at sight than A#7/Cx, 
regardless of what comes before or after.

And, yes, that’s an actual example from a musical theatre song of mine. After 
much internal debate and many discussions with trusted colleagues, I ultimately 
chose the harmonically-incorrect but easier-to-sight-read Bb7/D. Anyone who 
would prefer A#7/Cx is free to write it in by hand.  =)

Cheers,
Kieren.
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