Sixth

Chords between i and an augmented-sixth chord

Chords between i and an augmented-sixth chord
  1. What precedes an Augmented 6th chord?
  2. What is a German augmented sixth chord?
  3. What is a French 6th chord?

What precedes an Augmented 6th chord?

Standard function

In most occasions, the augmented-sixth chords precede either the dominant, or the tonic in second inversion. The augmented sixths can be treated as chromatically altered passing chords.

What is a German augmented sixth chord?

The German sixth chord is built on the fourth degree. It is a seventh chord. It is most commonly in the first inversion. Its root is raised in order to create an augmented sixth interval with the bass: German Sixth, A minor.

What is a French 6th chord?

: an augmented sixth chord including a major third and an augmented fourth above the lowest note (such as A-flat–C–D–F-sharp) — compare german sixth , italian sixth — see sixth chord.

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