Diatonic Chords and Inversions

Connect the chords in a major key and practise inversions that keep your accompaniment in a comfortable register. The course separates chord-inversion lessons from diatonic-chord lessons so you can work on each skill and then combine them.

What you will practise

• Root position, first inversion and second inversion in the keys listed below.
• The major-key diatonic chord pattern and the relationship between chord numbers and note names.
• Moving between chords with less hand travel while keeping the harmony clear.

Before you start

Know the major-scale pattern and basic major and minor triads. Play each example slowly, then use a short progression from a worship song you are preparing.

Read alongside this course

Use these guides to review an idea before returning to the keyboard.

• Piano Chords for Worship: A Practical Visual Guide
• Voice leading for smooth chord transitions in live worship