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- What is the third inversion of C major?
- What is the inversion of a 3rd?
- What is the C major chord 1st inversion?
What is the third inversion of C major?
Third inversion chords are inverted versions of seventh chords. For example, a basic C major seventh chord includes the notes C, E, G and B, so placing B at the bass, the chord's seventh note, would make the chord a third inversion.
What is the inversion of a 3rd?
Interval Inversion Chart
| Interval | Inverted Interval |
|---|---|
| Diminished 3rd | Augmented 6th |
| Minor 3rd | Major 6th |
| Major 3rd | Minor 6th |
| Augmented 3rd | Diminished 6th |
What is the C major chord 1st inversion?
The C major 1st inversion contains 3 notes: E, G, C. The figured bass symbols for this chord inversion are 6/3, so the chord is said to be in six-three position.
