Common major chords
Here we learn four common major chords – G, C, D and A – along with their inversions
G major (G-B-D)
Play the chord in its root position with the right hand and then the left. Repeat
with the first and second inversions, keeping the same fingering throughout.
Inversions add an interesting twist without clashing with an overlying melody.D major (D-F#-A)
By now you are probably getting the hang of inversions, so see if you can
practise moving not only from root to first and first to second, but back down
from second to root. Try skipping from second to root directly.C major (C-E-G)
Repeat the exercise you have just learnt in G major, but this time try playing a
few notes in the other hand whilst switching between inversions – there are no
accidentals in C major so any white note will fit.A major (A-C#-E)
Once you have practised A major in its three inversions, see if you can switch
between A major in its root position and D major in its second inversion by
simply moving your third and fifth fingers up two semitones.