CynthiaMusic

Level 1 — Sit Down & Play

Six Chords, Three Shades Each

Invert Dm, Em, F, G, and Am using the same pattern as C.

Six Chords, Three Shades Each

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Lesson script

The inversion pattern applies to every chord. Work slowly through:
Dm (D–F–A), Em (E–G–B), F (F–A–C), G (G–B–D), Am (A–C–E).

For each: root, put the old middle note on the bottom? Better: take the bottom note and move it to the top for 1st inversion; repeat for 2nd.

Use Cynthia’s chart energy: small shifts, shared tones, less jumping.

Done when: two chords of your choice can invert cleanly without stopping.

Instrument paths

  • Piano: Close-position inversions; chart as reference.
  • Strings: Root pedal tone while inversions move.
  • Percussion: One tap per inversion change.

Learning modes

  • Solo child: Child picks two chords to master today.
  • Child + parent: Parent reads chart; child realizes shapes on the keys.
  • Family: Pass the chord around the circle — each person plays next inversion.
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