Piano Chord LibraryListen for the bass
Root position places the root lowest. First inversion puts the third lowest; second inversion puts the fifth lowest. For C major, that is C–E–G, E–G–C and G–C–E. These examples move the bottom note to the top while keeping a compact shape.
Try one small comparison
- Select C major in root position and play the notes together.
- Choose first inversion. Notice that E is now in the bass.
- Choose second inversion, then switch to C minor. Only the E changes to E♭.
Spelling is part of the answer
A♯ and B♭ sound on the same piano key, but their written triads use different letter names. This explorer preserves the selected spelling. Theoretical sharp keys can require double sharps, shown as ♯♯. If you want a simpler equivalent, choose its flat-name root yourself.