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Any root position triad may be changed by moving the root (bottom note) of the chord to another Position. This is called an INVERSION—it means the notes are rearranged and a tone other than the root is the bottom note of the chord. Triads — Ist Inversion Root Position 1st Inversion ‘The first inversion can be made from a C triad by moving the root (C) to the top of the chord. Root: CEG becomes EGC All letter names are the same, but the 3rd (E) is now on the bottom, and the root (C) is now on 1st Inversion Triads in € major top. This is called 1st INVERSION. (3rd is on the bottom). a In 1st inversion, the 3rd is always the bottom note. OPEN and CLOSE POSITIONS When the notes of a chord are spaced within an octave, it is in CLOSE POSITION. When the notes of a chord are spaced larger than an octave, it is in OPEN POSITION. Close Position Open Position Close Position Open Position sth afd ‘Root ‘Root = Sth Sth 3rd Root @ Root 3rd Root Position Root Position. Ist Inversion Ast Inversion Exercises EJ Remite the following root position triads in open position. Ey Using the given notes as the root, add the 3rd and 5th below each note to make 1st inversion triads in the key of C. Using the given notes as ‘the 3rd, add the Sth and root above each note to make 1st inversion triads in the key of C (close position),

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