Chord Inversions
also called “inverted chord”also called “slash chord”
The short version
The same chord with a different note at the bottom.
C-E-G becomes E-G-C or G-C-E. Same three notes, different lowest note, slightly different colour.
Why you'd careInversions let chords move without big jumps — the sound gets smoother and more professional immediately.
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