Seventh Chords Inversions

Seventh chords inversions follow the same process as the triad chords, with one extra inversion.

Since seventh chords have four notes, there are now three possible inversions.

Root position – 1st inversion – 2nd inversion – 3rd inversion

Let’s take a C Dominant Seventh:

Root position: the C is in the bass – C-E-G-B♭

1st inversion: the E is in the bass – E-G-B♭-C

2nd inversion: the G is in the bass – G-B♭-C-E

3rd inversion: the B♭ is in the bass – B♭-C-E-G

Every Seventh chord can be inverted the same way – Major, Minor, Augmented, or Diminished.

For example, a B Minor Seventh.

Root position: the B is in the bass – B-D-A-F♯

1st inversion: the D is in the bass – D-A-F♯-B

2nd inversion: the F♯ is in the bass – F♯-B-D-A

3rd inversion: the A is in the bass – A-B-D-F♯