To turn any chord into a first inversion, we invert it, as the name suggests. That is, we take the lowest note and move it up an octave, leaving the next lowest note – the third – in the bass.

Guitar World “What you think is guitar is actually me strumming chords on the bass:” How Incubus bassist Ben Kenney came up with the perfect bassline. Story by Brian Fox • 2mo.

bass line: The lowest line of a piece of music. It is usually played on a bass instrument, like the double bass or bass guitar. chord: A group of notes that sound together. pitch: How high or low ...

This Fadd9 was played on a 12-string, which adds a lot to the sound; the bass guitar adds a different root note, plus there’s piano and John Lennon’s acoustic guitar! Try the G7sus4 as an alternative ...