1. Triad Inversions
When the root of the triad is the bottom note (or the bass note) of the chord, the triad is in root position.

2. Triad Inversions
There are other ways to voice triads. These are known as inversions. When the third note is the bottom note of the chord, the triad is in first inversion.

3. Triad Inversions
To change the Am chord from root position to first inversion you:
Leave the third and fifth as is.
Move the root up an octave.

4. Triads Inversions
Root First Inversion

5. First Inversion

6. Second Inversion
When the fifth is the bottom or bass note of the triad, the chord is in second inversion.

7. Second Inversion
To change the G chord from root position to first inversion you:
Leave the root and third as is.
Move the fifth down an octave.

8. Second Inversion

9. Identifying Triads

10. Ways to write triads
Solid triad- notes are stacked and played together as a chord.
Broken triad, the notes are written melodically and played one after the other as an arpeggio.