How to write inverted chords when given a bass note

A notation for chord inversion often used in popular music is to write the name of a chord followed by a forward slash and then the name of the bass note. This is called a slash chord. For example, a C-major chord in first inversion (i.e., with E in the bass) would be notated as "C/E".

1. How do you notate figured bass?

How do you notate figured bass?

How to Read and Write Figured Bass

1. If the bass note is the root of a Seventh chord, then there is a “7” written below it.
2. If the bass note is the 3rd of a Seventh chord, then there is a “6 5” written below it.
3. If the bass note is the 5th of a Seventh chord, then there is a “4 3” written below it.