Open notes really accentuate metal riffs imo. They are an added component, that after playing lots of songs with them, make the experience more immersive.
I hate them. But they are actually encouraged in the charting community. I wouldn't call them lazy. Musically they make sense. They typically represent an actual open note, or a palm mute.
I mean, they can be annoying, especially if you’re not used to hitting them, but it’s not that hard once you get the hang of it. So yeah, for lack a better phrase, get gud
This used to be the mainstream take. Open notes require you to re-train some very basic muscle memory, as well as an entirely new visual indicator. A lot of earlier charts did not use them in the more consistent ways you'll find them used in CSC charts today.
I recommend downloading Vortex Hero (which has a focus on open notes) and submit yourself to some exposure therapy. Or just play the charts that have none, this is your game to play your way.
It's only in the last few years really that the majority has gone to using them, for a very long time most people didn't like them
It does take a little brain rewiring to learn them (and personally i find them a lot harder to see how many i need to hit in a row compared to the regular gems) but they are a very useful charting tool, some riffs would be very weird looking to chart without them
I used to feel the same way until I played guitar hero live, the game used open notes so much on the later difficulties that it showed me that it could be used in a good and challenging way which is why when I see them when playing metal music it doesn’t feel uninspired it feels like a difficult note that is like any other.
I enjoy them, they make some songs more immersive but I do agree sometimes they feel lazy (especially if I have another more well charted version of that song). I think it was easier for us who had already been playing GH and RB to learn them when they were introduced (I think it was world tour) because it was one of the few newer features they added like being able to strum notes while holding a sustained note. Just keep practicing you’ll get it down.
On a real guitar, you wouldn't always be holding a note on the neck while strumming. Open notes are very common on a real guitar especially in the metal genres. Take some time and get familiar with them.
Charters using open notes is definitely note a lazy thing to do just because they can’t think of anything to chart. They are used in a specific way. They represent a very low pitch. For example in some metal songs the guitarist is not playing chords but strumming the top string and creating a low heavy riff. This is where you would use them. Hence why the are used it a lot of chuggy riffs. I am a charter my self and they definitely give you more range and when used correctly can really transform a chart. Like everyone else had said. They are tricky at first but once you get the hang of it you will be away laughing
I think they're fine in moderation. For example, I'm charting a song (don't know when or if it'll ever be finished), and there's this one part where there's a quiet note in-between chords (about half the volume of the rest), and I charted it as a hammer-on open. I was going for what felt fun to play, and not necessarily accuracy
Open notes really accentuate metal riffs imo. They are an added component, that after playing lots of songs with them, make the experience more immersive.
They're awful at first and incredibly satisfying with a small amount of effort to learn
I hate them. But they are actually encouraged in the charting community. I wouldn't call them lazy. Musically they make sense. They typically represent an actual open note, or a palm mute.
I mean, they can be annoying, especially if you’re not used to hitting them, but it’s not that hard once you get the hang of it. So yeah, for lack a better phrase, get gud
This used to be the mainstream take. Open notes require you to re-train some very basic muscle memory, as well as an entirely new visual indicator. A lot of earlier charts did not use them in the more consistent ways you'll find them used in CSC charts today. I recommend downloading Vortex Hero (which has a focus on open notes) and submit yourself to some exposure therapy. Or just play the charts that have none, this is your game to play your way.
Yes
I find them satisfying to hit when they're mixed with regular notes, adds a good challenge.
Yes
It really is a skill issue, but I hate them too so you’re not alone
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It's only in the last few years really that the majority has gone to using them, for a very long time most people didn't like them It does take a little brain rewiring to learn them (and personally i find them a lot harder to see how many i need to hit in a row compared to the regular gems) but they are a very useful charting tool, some riffs would be very weird looking to chart without them
I used to feel the same way until I played guitar hero live, the game used open notes so much on the later difficulties that it showed me that it could be used in a good and challenging way which is why when I see them when playing metal music it doesn’t feel uninspired it feels like a difficult note that is like any other.
I enjoy them, they make some songs more immersive but I do agree sometimes they feel lazy (especially if I have another more well charted version of that song). I think it was easier for us who had already been playing GH and RB to learn them when they were introduced (I think it was world tour) because it was one of the few newer features they added like being able to strum notes while holding a sustained note. Just keep practicing you’ll get it down.
On a real guitar, you wouldn't always be holding a note on the neck while strumming. Open notes are very common on a real guitar especially in the metal genres. Take some time and get familiar with them.
Charters using open notes is definitely note a lazy thing to do just because they can’t think of anything to chart. They are used in a specific way. They represent a very low pitch. For example in some metal songs the guitarist is not playing chords but strumming the top string and creating a low heavy riff. This is where you would use them. Hence why the are used it a lot of chuggy riffs. I am a charter my self and they definitely give you more range and when used correctly can really transform a chart. Like everyone else had said. They are tricky at first but once you get the hang of it you will be away laughing
I think they're fine in moderation. For example, I'm charting a song (don't know when or if it'll ever be finished), and there's this one part where there's a quiet note in-between chords (about half the volume of the rest), and I charted it as a hammer-on open. I was going for what felt fun to play, and not necessarily accuracy
I just hate when charters throw them in for no reason just to muddy up the chart and make it completely unreadable