• Like triads, seventh chords can be inverted by moving the lowest note up an octave.
  • Root position is the same as a triad – the root is the lowest (bass) note.
  • Let's invert the chord.
  • First inversion is also the same – the third is the lowest note.
  • Let's invert the chord again.
  • Second inversion is also the same – the fifth is the lowest note.
  • Let's invert the chord again.
  • Now, the seventh is the lowest note of the chord.
  • This is called third inversion.
  • Let's invert the chord one more time.
  • Notice that the chord returns to root position.
  • Use this chart for reference to seventh chord inversion.
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