🎹 Lesson 14.3 Figured Bass Naming of Inversions

What defines a chord in root position?

• The third of the chord is the lowest note.

• The root of the chord is the lowest note.

• The fifth of the chord is the lowest note.

• The seventh of the chord is the lowest note.

In a first inversion of a triad, which note is the lowest?

• The root

• The third

• The fifth

• The seventh

What is the figured bass notation for a second inversion of a triad?

• 6

• 6

  3

• 6

  4

• 4

  3

How are chord inversions commonly notated in jazz, pop, and rock music?

• Using figured bass numbers.

• By writing the chord name followed by a forward slash and the name of the bass note.

• By writing the bass note followed by a forward slash and the chord name.

• Using Roman numerals.

In a third inversion of a seventh chord, which note is the lowest?

• The root

• The third

• The fifth

• The seventh