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Discover the magic of inversions in music with a focus on Beethoven's Sonata No. 1. Explore how Beethoven expertly employs inversions like the B flat and second inversion to create dynamic progressions while maintaining a stable bass. Delve into the role of inversions in Beethoven's 23rd Sonata, Brahms' Waltz No. 15, and Debussy's "Clair de Lune," witnessing their diverse applications in enriching harmonic textures and thematic developments across musical genres. Join us as we unravel the fascinating world of inversions in music!

0:00 Intro
0:10 Triad Inversions
0:25 The Bass determines the position of the Triad
0:38 Root, 1st Inversion, and 2nd Inversion
1:15 Why use Inversions?
2:03 Explaining Root Position
2:26 Explaining 1st Inversion
3:12 Explaining 2nd Inversion
3:58 How Beethoven uses Inversions for Smooth Voice Leading
5:45 How Beethoven contrasts Root Position Chords and Inversions
7:12 How Brahms uses Inversions of the same chord to create color and texture
8:38 How Debussy Uses Inversions to walk the Bass down in Step wise motion
10:55 Outro