Seventh Chord Inversions
Rearrangements of seventh chords placing the third, fifth, or seventh in the bass, creating smoother voice leading, melodic bass lines, and richer harmonic texture—figured bass symbols (7, 6/5, 4/3, 4/2) identify each inversion and guide voice leading in classical and jazz contexts.
Interactive Visualizations
All Seventh Chord Inversions Comparison
Side-by-side view of root, 1st, 2nd, 3rd inversions with figured bass
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Voice Leading Between Inversions
Smooth motion paths from each inversion to next
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Figured Bass Symbol Guide
Complete reference for 7, 6/5, 4/3, 4/2 notation
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Bass Line Construction Flowchart
Decision tree for choosing inversions for melodic bass
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Resolution Patterns by Inversion
How each inversion resolves in classical vs. jazz contexts
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Jazz Voicing Techniques by Inversion
Drop-2, drop-3, rootless voicings for each inversion
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I. Conceptual Positioning
🎯Problem Solved
How to create smooth, melodic bass lines and elegant voice leading with seventh chords—inversions enable stepwise bass motion, avoid root position heaviness, resolve dissonances smoothly, and allow seventh chords to function in counterpoint, transforming harmonic progressions from static blocks into flowing musical lines.
🔨Skills Built
- •Construct all seventh chord inversions (root, first, second, third)
- •Apply figured bass notation (7, 6/5, 4/3, 4/2)
- •Voice lead smoothly between inversions
- •Create melodic bass lines using inversions
- •Resolve seventh inversions according to classical rules
- •Use jazz inversion techniques for sophisticated voicing
🔗Connects To
II. Knowledge Architecture
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V. Logical Learning Sequence
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VII. Analytical Application
Cross-genre examples (classical, jazz, pop, film) will be provided in MDX content.
IX. Cross-Topic Network
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XI. Synthesis & Meta-Understanding
Mastery meaning and transformational impact will be explored in MDX content.