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Lesson 13 of 84 ยท Music Theory

Figured Bass Numbers

Learn about figured bass numbers: analyze a piece using roman numeral notation

What You'll Learn

Figured bass numbers below bass notes indicate chord inversions: 6 = first inversion, 6/4 = second inversion.

1

Analyze a piece using Roman numeral notation

2

Identify form in a listening example

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a chord?