Label the chords with the correct inversion.
Identify whether each chord is in root position, first inversion, or second inversion.
Correct Answer: root position
Correct Answer: first inversion
Correct Answer: second inversion
Understand "third inversion".
Third inversion occurs when the seventh of the chord is placed in the bass. While we often think of the seventh as an added extension, in jazz harmony it is frequently treated as an essential chord tone—almost as necessary to the sound of the chord as the root, third, and fifth.
Correct Answer: third inversion
Put it in practice and play along!
Following the wrote exercise above, solo along with the backing track in the various locked positions. You want the first locked position to feel “easy” before moving on to the next.