C Flat Fifth Chord
C(♭5) · C E G♭
The c flat fifth chord is written C(♭5) and is built from the notes C E G♭. Below is the chord on a piano keyboard, followed by every inversion.
CRootE3rdG♭5th
Inversions
Root position
C - E - G♭ (bass C)
1st inversion
E - G♭ - C (bass E)
2nd inversion
G♭ - C - E (bass G♭)
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