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Figured bass
| Triads | |
|---|---|
| Inversion | Symbol |
| Root position | 7 |
| 1st inversion | 6 5 |
| 2nd inversion | 4 3 |
What does 64 mean in music?
*”G” is the fifth, “C” is the keynote, and “E” is the third (thus, 5+1+3). So a “6-4” chord is when you have: An interval of a fourth above the bass. And an interval of a sixth above the bass.
Which of these symbols do we use for a first inversion triad?
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.
