Quick Tidbit: Inverting Intervals

Category: Music Theory

Here is something interesting that you might want to know, since we are learning about intervals. If you are learning to play the piano, it will be important that you are able to invert intervals and chords. Right now, we will focus on intervals.

What does inverting an interval mean? It means taking the bottom note of the interval and putting it on top – essentially turning it upside down. This can be done one of two ways:

• by moving the bottom note up and octave
• by moving the top note down an octave

Look at the graphic below and try to recognize which method was used to invert the interval. After you have done that, you might want to try inverting your own intervals (heehee) on paper, and on the piano.

OK, so I have a confession to make: inverting intervals isn’t that interesting… I only told you it was interesting so that you wouldn’t leave the page. I’m pretty sure it didn’t work, and I’m most likely the only one left here. Time to get craaaazay.

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