Chord inversions rearrange chord notes so a note other than the root is in the bass. First inversion has the third in bass; second inversion has the fifth. Inversions create smoother voice leading and varied harmonic textures.
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Use inversions to create smooth bass line movement.
First inversion chords sound slightly less stable than root.
Second inversion (6/4) often functions as a passing chord.