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@@ -19,3 +19,8 @@ Cross-topic of [[music-theory]] and [[banjo]].
 practical application of music theory concepts for playing banjo
 including vocal accompaniment.
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+Because the fifth string is not usually fretted
+(by convention and for practical reasons),
+its open pitch class should be consonant
+with the majority of the chords one intends to play.
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