Chord Inversions

A great way to expand simple chord forms is the use of inversions. When you invert a chord you basically rearrange the notes around a changing bass note. If I was to write out the notes of an F chord, I would have F, A, C. If I invert those notes I would have A,C, F (First Inversion) or C, F, A (Second Inversion).

In class we played examples and shapes of inverted chords. It is important to tie the use of inverted chords to the long-term goal of neck-mapping. You can find so many different ways to play the same chord with inversion and neck-mapping.

Here is a exercise sheet that breaks down the basic three note inversion voicings of the primary chords in F

Three note voicing inversions for C, G, D, A, E, B, F#, C#

Three note voicing inversions for F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb