Brainlag PlusThe lowest note decides a chord's position: the root at the bottom is a, the 3rd is b (first inversion), the 5th is c (second inversion).
a, b and c
The lowest note decides the position:
- a: the root at the bottom (root position);
- b: the 3rd at the bottom (first inversion);
- c: the 5th at the bottom (second inversion).
Quick check
In C major, chord I has G at the bottom. What position is it?
The rest of this lesson and its 5 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 5 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards