Remember that what determines the inversion is which note is in the bass, not just the order of the notes. You can play inversions in open position, just take care to have the correct note for the desired inversion in the bass.

Lesson Summary

We learned that when discussing inversions, it's crucial to note that these notes do not have to be in closed position; they can be arranged in an open position with the top note varying. The bass of the chord determines the inversion, with C (R) indicating root position, E (3) indicating first inversion, and G (5) indicating second inversion.