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Chord Inversion Tip
Chord inversions are an absolute necessity for rock guitar players.
These inversions have many uses. They allow the player to stay
in one position while playing a chord progression, play fast ska
chord progressions, and vary the sound of a chord progression.
What is A Chord Inversion?
A chord inversion is a chord that is inverted or flipped upside
down. Making a chord inversion is easy. First, let's look at the
notes in a simple triad (3-note chord) in root position.
C Triad - Root Position
- The C note is the Root of the chord
- The E note is the 3rd of the chord
- The G note is the 5th of the chord
Now to make an inversion, we just move the Root note up so that
it is above the G note. The chord is now in the 1st inversion.
If we now move the bottom note of the 1st inversion to the top
of the chord, we get a 2nd inversion chord.
C Triad - Root, 1st, 2nd Inversions
Chord Inversion Exercise
Now in order to become more comfortable playing these inversions,
practice this exercise.
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- Practice this exercise slowly at first.
- learn the shape of each chord.
- Practice the exercise with the metronome.
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