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Being augmented, it is considered a dissonant interval. Its inversion is the diminished third, and its enharmonic equivalent is the minor seventh. ... In the tuning system known as equal temperament the augmented sixth is equal to ten semitones and is a dissonant interval.
- Can you invert augmented 6th chords?
- What is the purpose of augmented sixth chords?
- What is German sixth?
Can you invert augmented 6th chords?
Sometimes, "inverted" augmented sixth chords occur as a product of voice leading. Rousseau considered that the chord could not be inverted. Seventeenth century instances of the augmented sixth with the sharp note in the bass are generally limited to German sources.
What is the purpose of augmented sixth chords?
There are at least three types of augmented sixths commonly named the Italian, French, and German augmented sixth chords. These chords are generally used to reach the dominant when performing a cadence in major and minor keys.
What is German sixth?
: an augmented sixth chord including a major third and a perfect fifth above the lowest note (such as A-flat–C–E-flat–F-sharp) — compare french sixth , italian sixth — see sixth chord.
