What Do Chord Inversion Numerals Mean? | TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #72

The video tutorial explains the logical system behind chord intervals, focusing on root position, first inversion, and second inversion chords. It also covers seventh chords and their inversions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the intervals between notes. The tutorial highlights the concept of implied intervals and the rule of least information to simplify chord notation.

What is the interval between the bottom and top notes in a root position chord?

• Major third

• Minor third

• Perfect fifth

• Perfect fourth

In a first inversion chord, which interval is typically omitted to simplify notation?

• Third

• Fourth

• Sixth

• Fifth

Why are both numbers needed in the second inversion chord?

• To avoid confusion with the first inversion

• To make it more complex

• To simplify the notation

• To match the root position

In a root position 7th chord, what is the interval between the bottom and top notes?

• Sixth

• Seventh

• Fifth

• Fourth

What is the mnemonic to remember the order of 7th chord numbers?

• 1234567

• 7654321

• 2765432

• 3452671