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Lesson Ultimate Plan

1st Inversion — Maj7

3rd in bass

Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
CMaj7 1st Inversion
E
3
G
5
B
7
C
R
The 1st Inversion rotates the bottom note to the top:

• 3 – 5 – 7 – R

The 3rd is now the lowest note. Useful for closer voice leading.

Example: CMaj7/E = E + G + B + C