Inversion

An inversion is a variation of a chord where the lowest note (the bass) is not the root, but another note from the chord. This doesn’t change the chord’s identity, but alters its harmonic color and voicing. Inversions allow for smoother chord transitions, add harmonic richness, and are widely used in piano playing, arranging, and composing.

• C major = C – E – G → root position
• 1st inversion = E – G – C
• 2nd inversion = G – C – E