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Feb 9, 2024 · How piano chord inversions work, how to practice chord inversions, and why use them. Free diagrams and downloads included.
Chord inversions are really easy to understand! Think of a triad – it has 3 notes. The bottom note is called the root note, the middle note is called the 3rd and the top note is called the 5th. If you play a triad with the notes in this order then it is in Root Position.
For ABRSM grade 5 you will need to be able to recognise the chords of the tonic, dominant, subdominant and supertonic in root position, first inversion and second inversion, in all the keys up to 6 flats or sharps.
Jul 13, 2024 · When you have a chord where the lowest note isn’t the note that the chord is named after, then this is what we call a chord inversion. A chord inversion takes a different starting note (also called the bass note ) and builds the chord up from there.
There are only two second inversion chords used in the whole piece, and these are at cadential 6/4 progressions. There are a couple of dominant 7 th chords in second inversion too. The choice of inversion also allows the bass line to have a nice shape, and make a tune in itself.
So, there will be four inversions: root position, 1st inversion, 2nd inversion and 3rd inversion. Below, you can check out the chart which depicts each of the seventh chord inversions (C dominant 7th, or “C7” chord).
Jan 9, 2024 · Covering everything from basic triads to complex seventh and extended chords, it’s a great resource for anyone looking to understand the foundational aspects of chord inversions and their practical applications across various musical genres.