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Interval Inversion. In music, the verb invert means to move the lowest note in a group an octave higher. In this lesson, we will be inverting intervals. For our first example, let's invert a perfect fifth: C to G. To invert this interval, move the lowest note (the C) an octave higher.
- What is interval inversion?
- How do you find the interval of inversion?
- What happens when an interval is inverted?
- What is in an inversion?
What is interval inversion?
An interval is said to be inverted when one of the notes is moved up or down an octave. In the example below, the minor third (b-d) becomes a Major sixth when the b is moved up an octave. Any interval can be inverted and the following table is always true for interval inversions: Original Interval.
How do you find the interval of inversion?
To invert an interval just take the bottom note, and put it on the top! As you can see below by taking the C at the bottom of the interval and moving it above the G, the initial interval of a 5th turns into a 4th when turned upside down. A perfect interval always stays perfect when inverted.
What happens when an interval is inverted?
Whenever you invert a perfect interval it becomes the opposite perfect intervals. For example, if you were to invert a perfect 4th it would become a perfect 5th and vice versa, when you invert a perfect 5th it becomes a perfect 4th.
What is in an inversion?
A chord's inversion describes the relationship of its lowest notes to the other notes in the chord. For instance, a C-major triad contains the tones C, E and G; its inversion is determined by which of these tones is the lowest note (or bass note) in the chord.
