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- What is an inversion of an interval?
- How do you interval an invert?
- What is interval inversion used for?
- How many inversions does an interval have?
What is an inversion of an interval?
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.
How do you interval an invert?
Inverted intervals are simply intervals which have been turned upside down. 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.
What is interval inversion used for?
Interval Inversion. In music, the verb invert means to move the lowest note in a group an octave higher.
How many inversions does an interval have?
So, there will be four inversions: root position, 1st inversion, 2nd inversion and 3rd inversion.
