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One use of first inversion is to smooth out the bass line. Look at the example. Notice how the bass line changes direction during the second V chord. By placing this chord in first inversion, the bass line becomes smoother.
- When should I use chord inversions?
- Why are triads used in first inversion?
- Can you double the third in first inversion?
- Can you double the bass in a first inversion chord?
When should I use chord inversions?
The trick is to use inversions to keep notes that are common to both chords in the same position in each chord. If there are no common tones, then use the same inversion of each chord to keep the note movement to a minimum.
Why are triads used in first inversion?
There are two main reasons to use first inversion chords: Using any chord inversion in addition to root position gives more variety to a piece of music. Using any chord inversion allows for a more melodic bassline.
Can you double the third in first inversion?
Avoid doubling the third of major triads particularly when in first inversion. (The overtones of the third of the chord work against the other notes. The lower the first inversion bass note of the chord is, the worse it sounds.) ... Also the root is a good note to double.
Can you double the bass in a first inversion chord?
here's another way to think of it: the only time you can't double the bass is in first inversion major triads, where you should double the soprano instead. and first inversion triads is that diminished triads are always placed in first inversion.
