Seventh Chords

Seventh Chords
Seventh-Chord Inversion
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As with triads, the inversion of a seventh chord is determined exclusively by the note in the bass:

Because seventh chords have one more note, there is one more possible inversion. When the seventh is in the bass, the chord is in third inversion. As with triads, the chords may be written in a more open spacing. Imagine the tight arrangement to determine the quality and inversion.

Construct and identify some seventh chords in various inversions by clicking on the root of the chord and selecting its qualities from the options below: