That is, we take the lowest note and move it up an octave, leaving the next lowest note – the third – in the bass. To play the G major in its first inversion, fret the B with the ring finger ...

This idea uses chromaticism, ie, one-fret intervals using ‘out of key’ notes. The ear has a great way of forgiving the ‘outside’ notes, because you’re always targeting a new root note as you change to ...