• Like triads, seventh chords can be inverted by moving the lowest note up an octave.
• Root position is the same as a triad -- the root is the lowest (bass) note.
• Let's invert the chord.
• First inversion is also the same -- the third is the lowest note.
• Let's invert the chord again.
• Second inversion is also the same -- the fifth is the lowest note.
• Let's invert the chord again.
• Now, the seventh is the lowest note of the chord.
• This is called third inversion.
• Let's invert the chord one more time.
• Notice that the chord returns to root position.
• Use this chart for reference to seventh chord inversion.