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Step 1
Play the chord in root position. As an example, we'll use the A-minor 7 chord, which contains the notes A, C, E and G. Starting on the A below middle C, play all of these notes in order at the same time.
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Step 2
Think of the notes as if they're in a fixed order that you can't change. Using our example A-minor 7 chord, this means that the A always follows the G, the C the A, the E the C and the G the E.
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Step 3
Re-finger the chord so the seventh of the chord, which in this case is the G, is the lowest note of the four. By placing the seventh of the chord in the root, you're putting the chord in its third inversion.
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Step 4
Adjust your fingers so you can comfortably reach the A, C and E remaining in the chord. Most pianists use their index, middle and pinky fingers to play each of these notes respectively.
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Step 5
Use your wrist to lift your entire hand away from the piano, then drop it down to play all of the notes at once. Because your thumb's heavier than your fingers, the G should automatically stand out from the other notes in the chord.







