What Does Voice Leading Actually Mean? There’s a Precise Definition
Voice leading has a precise definition: when one chord moves to the next, no individual voice travels more than a minor 3rd. Triad cycles are how you train it on guitar — and cycle 4 is the circle of fifths you already practice.
Voice Leading Guitar: Why a Chord Changes When Only One Note Moves
A chord doesn't change because every note changes — it changes when a single note moves. That one idea, practiced through triad cycles and circle-of-fifths shell voicings, is the heart of voice leading on guitar.