First inversion roman numeral

First inversion is represented by a small 6 after the numeral. This is due to the root being a generic sixth above the bass note. Second inversion is represented with both a small 6 and 4. This is due to the root and third being a generic sixth and fourth above the bass note.

1. How do you write an inverted Roman numeral chord?
2. What is the 1st inversion of chord V?
3. What is the symbol for first inversion?

How do you write an inverted Roman numeral chord?

When a chord is in first inversion, we add “b” to the Roman numeral. (An “a” can be added to indicate that a chord is in root position; e.g. Ia, IVa, or Va; but generally the Roman numeral is used alone to indicate that it is in root position.)

What is the 1st inversion of chord V?

The first inversion of a chord is the voicing of a triad, seventh chord, or ninth chord in which the third of the chord is the bass note and the root a sixth above it.

What is the symbol for first inversion?

Figured bass