Inverted Chords

Chords can be inverted by placing another chord tone in the bottom of the stack.

  • Root in the bottom = Root position.

  • 3rd in the bottom = 1st inversion.

  • 5th in the bottom = 2nd inversion.

  • 7th in the bottom = 3rd inversion.


Triad Inversions:

7th Chord Inversions: