A chord that is broken into essential notes is known as an arpeggio.
The notes in the D major chord are D, F-sharp, and A.
There are a minimum of 2 notes in a chord, although, most chords have 3 or more.
the notes of a chord are played at the SAME time
Some people insist that a chord is three or more notes played together. Others insist that even two notes still make a chord. Opinions differ, and it is dependent on the terminology people wish to use to describe a chord.
Usually there are three notes to make a definable chord.
A chord that is broken into essential notes is known as an arpeggio.
The notes in the D major chord are D, F-sharp, and A.
There are a minimum of 2 notes in a chord, although, most chords have 3 or more.
The notes of the G Major chord are G, B and D.
the notes of a chord are played at the SAME time
Some people insist that a chord is three or more notes played together. Others insist that even two notes still make a chord. Opinions differ, and it is dependent on the terminology people wish to use to describe a chord.
Most commonly they are referred to as either a scale or a chord. However, other terms include cluster, row or series.
A scale
One needs to combine at least three notes simultaneously for their note to be defined as a chord. Combining three notes to make a chord is considered a triad. More notes can be added to produce more complex chords.
A bell chord is a musical chord which is played as a sequence of single notes on multiple instruments, sustained so that the chord can be heard.
A triad