Chord Inversions: Delving Deeper into Major Triads

Chord inversions are akin to exploring different facets of a gemstone, with each rotation revealing a new sparkle. Let's embark on a journey to understand and master the inversion of major triads. These musical shifts let us derive varying tonal expressions from the same set of notes, enriching our melodic palette.

Major Triad Chord Inversions for Each Key:

C Major:

• Root: C-E-G
• 1st Inversion: E-G-C
• 2nd Inversion: G-C-E

D Major:

• Root: D-F#-A
• 1st Inversion: F#-A-D
• 2nd Inversion: A-D-F#

E Major:

• Root: E-G#-B
• 1st Inversion: G#-B-E
• 2nd Inversion: B-E-G#

F Major:

• Root: F-A-C
• 1st Inversion: A-C-F
• 2nd Inversion: C-F-A

G Major:

• Root: G-B-D
• 1st Inversion: B-D-G
• 2nd Inversion: D-G-B

A Major:

• Root: A-C#-E
• 1st Inversion: C#-E-A
• 2nd Inversion: E-A-C#

B Major:

• Root: B-D#-F#
• 1st Inversion: D#-F#-B
• 2nd Inversion: F#-B-D#