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The fundamental position is in fact the chord reversal departure. It is also called “parent chord” or “root inversion”, because all other inversions start from there. Normally a chord has three keys, but sometimes you can have four or even five at once (this means four or five possible inversions).
Let's take an example of root chord inversion: the chord of C major, composed of C, E and G. The note of C is the lowest in this root inversion. And you know what ? This rule also applies to other chords in fundamental inversion. Whether you're playing a three-note triad, a four-note chord, or even a five-note chord, you'll do the same thing!
So, ready to explore chord inversions on the piano? Here we go, have fun!
The first chord inversion is when you move the lowest note of the chord up. For example, with the C major (C) chord, you take the C note and put it on top. Then you keep mi and sol. So the order of notes becomes E, G and C. This gives a sound a little higher than the fundamental position.
Now let's talk about the second chord reversal. You take the lowest note from the first chord inversion and play it as the new highest note. Let's go back to the previous example with the first chord inversion: E, G and C. Now you take the note G and put it on top. So the chord plays like G, C and E.
A cool tip for playing with four notes is to use the C7 with an A# added. For example, you play C, E, G and A#. Then you can explore the different inversions using each note as a base or root note.
There is also another method called “suspended fourth inversion” for playing with four notes in a chord. It may seem a bit complicated at first, but in practice it's quite simple. The difference between a normal chord and a suspended chord is that the third note is replaced by a perfect fourth.
Look, for example, you start with the note C, then you replace the note E with the fourth note, which is the F. And there you have it, you've created the C, F, and G chord.
The CADD4 is another example where you have both the third and fourth note present. You play C major with C (the root note of this piano chord), E, F (the perfect fourth), and G (the perfect fifth). If you want a minor chord, you can try the CminADD4 with C Minor C, E♭, F and G.
So, ready to explore all these new possibilities with the four notes in the chords? Have fun and let your musical creativity run wild!
I hope things stay super simple for you. Here's why playing with chord inversions is great: it allows you to add variety to the way you express different chords, without a lot of extra effort.
Imagine, instead of playing the same chord over and over in a song, you now have several options for presenting it – and it's a method that works almost every time. Each time you see a chord, you have complete freedom to choose among its different inversions. It's a great, low-risk way to add lots of interest to your sound – and you can use the inversions again and again!
So, are you ready to have some fun with chord inversions? Let your creativity run wild and explore all the possibilities to make your music even more interesting. Have fun !
If you have already started learning the piano and different chords, you know that it takes a little time to master the chord sequences. This is completely normal, and you will definitely improve as you practice playing the correct chords. Often, playing a piano chord inversion can make transitions between different chords in a song easier.
You've already seen an example in my video of how inversions can make your chord changes smoother. I'm sure you'll agree with me that any technique that makes life easier without compromising results is a good thing. And flipping your chords definitely falls into that category.
It's time to try it for yourself! Now you know what piano chord inversions are and the two main reasons why using them is a great option. I hope you’re excited to try it yourself!
Choose a chord you already know in its basic form and figure out how to flip it. This technique will work for any chord, so don't worry about which one to choose.
It's important to remember that there are two possible combinations to overturn any deal. Feel free to experiment, but just make sure each inversion contains the same notes as the root chord. I recommend that you practice going from the root chord to its inversions for a while before trying with other chords.
Finally, one last thing: Follow the advice in the video.
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