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Inversions in music theory refer to the rearrangement of the different intervals of a chord in a different order. For normal triads, suspended, and augmented chords, the root position of the notes is usually taken care of. This means that chords are formed by placing the root either at the bottom or at the lowest or beginning position.
To add some color to the chords, you can experiment with inversions. Inversions involve using the same notes and starting with the third note as the lowest or beginning tone. For instance, the first inversion of C major would comprise of E, G, C…F, the minor would be C, A, B, F, and the major would be G, E, A.
Playing inversions can add some range and variety to your piano playing. To play an inversion, you simply play the notes of the chord in a rearranged order. For example, you can take a C major chord and use C either in the highest or next highest position. The note order would then be E-G-C. Though it is still a C chord, the C is now in the highest position, giving a slightly different sound. This is called the first inversion of C.
It is possible to invert the chord again by using the note E above the C. In this case, the note order would be G-C-E. Once you understand the basics of inversions, you can easily apply them to any chord, whether it starts with a fifth key as the lowest or the bottom tone. When the inversion starts with the fifth note at the bottom, it is called the second inversion.
It is important to note that when working with triads, you can have at most two inversions. As you increase the number of inversions, the chords become more complex. Therefore, it is important to practice all the different inversions for major and minor triads regularly with both hands until you can play them smoothly and easily. The different arrangements of the notes within the chords can provide some new sounds to your piano playing.
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