Chords : Inversions
Root position
If the root note is the lowest note in the chord, the chord is in the root position:
First inversion
If the third is the lowest note, the chord is in first inversion:
NOTE: Add the slash and lowest note name to indicate inversion (/E).
Second inversion
If the fifth is the lowest note, the chord is in second inversion:
There are other methods for specifying chord inversions. See baroque chord symbols in the Reference section
