Building Chords: Chord Inversions - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #42

The video tutorial explains chord inversions, starting with root position and moving through first, second, and third inversions. It covers how to identify these inversions in both triads and seventh chords, regardless of chord quality. Practical examples are provided to help recognize inversions in different chords.

What is the term used when the root of a chord is moved up an octave, placing the third at the bottom?

• First inversion

• Third inversion

• Second inversion

• Root position

In a second inversion chord, which note is positioned at the bottom?

• Third

• Root

• Fifth

• Seventh

How many inversions are possible for a seventh chord?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

If a chord has the notes B, A, and D, and B is at the bottom, what inversion is it?

• Root position

• Second inversion

• First inversion

• Third inversion

In the chord E flat, A flat, and C, if E flat is at the bottom, what inversion is it?

• Third inversion

• Second inversion

• First inversion

• Root position