Here is the chord of C major:
C E G.
Here is also the chord of C major:
E G C.
Here is also the chord of C major:
G E C.
These are known as inversions. To invert a chord, raise the root of the chord by an octave (12 semitones). Boom, you inverted it.
Triads can have 2 inversions.
Sevenths can have 3 inversions.
Ninths can have 4 inversions.
Elevenths can have 5 inversions.
Thirteenths can have 6 inversions.
Activity: Write down what inversion the chord is in, normal, 1st or 2nd position. The first one has been done for you. Copy it out or do it in your head.
1) A Minor, C E A: 1st Inversion.
2) G Minor, D, G, Bb: __________________
3) F Major, F A C: _____________________
4) D Minor: A D F: ____________________
5) D Minor: F A D: ____________________
6) B Diminished, D F B: ________________
7) A Augmented, C# F A: _______________
8) C Diminished, Gb C Eb: ______________
9) E Minor, G B E: _____________________
Now try these ones:
1) F Major, 2nd Inversion: C F A#.
2) G Minor, 1st Inversion: _________________
3) E augmented, root position: ____________
4) C7, 2nd Inversion: _____________________
5) DminMaj7, 3rd Inversion: _______________
6) B07, 1st Inversion: _____________________
7) Cmaj7: Root position: __________________
8) G Minor, 2nd Inversion: _________________
9) D#aug7, 3rd Inversion: __________________
Now try these ones:
1) C E A: A minor, 1st Inversion.
2) Bb C E G: _______________
3) Eb G C: _________________
4) F G B D: _________________
5) F A C: ________________
6) B D G: __________________
7) G# B D# E: _______________
8) G Bb C Eb: _______________
9) F# B D#: ________________
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