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Often, a chord spans more than one octave, reusing the same set of notes in a higher octave. For example, C2 E2 G2 C3 E3 is 5 notes, but all 5 notes are found in the C major triad. This is still a C Major chord.
== Inversions ==
Usually, the root note of the chord is also the lowest-pitched note. This gives a strong harmonic foundation where the intervals created by the other notes can be clearly heard and felt. However, the third or fifth can also be the lowest-pitched note. This is called an ''inversion''.
{|class="wikitable"
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! Inversion !! Lowest Note
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| 0th (no inversion) || root
|-
| 1st || third
|-
| 2nd || fifth
|}
== Open Position C Major Chord ==