What Can You Write Before an Augmented 6th Chord - Music Composition

The video tutorial explores augmented 6th chords, focusing on their types and approach chords. It explains how to construct Italian, French, and German augmented 6th chords and discusses the best approach chords, such as chord 1, chord 4 in first inversion, chord 5, and chord 6 in minor keys. The tutorial emphasizes avoiding false relations and parallel fifths for smooth chord progressions.

What is the basic structure of an augmented 6th chord?

• Tonic, minor 3rd, augmented 5th

• Lowered 7th degree, diminished 5th above, tonic in the middle

• Tonic, major 3rd, perfect 5th

• Lowered 6th degree, augmented 6th above, tonic in the middle

Which type of augmented 6th chord includes an augmented 4th above the bass?

• Italian

• French

• Spanish

• German

Why is chord 1 a good approach chord for augmented 6th chords?

• It avoids parallel fifths

• It is always in root position

• It has a common note with the augmented 6th chord

• It is a minor chord

What is a benefit of using chord 4 in first inversion as an approach chord?

• It is a diminished chord

• It is always in root position

• It avoids false relations

• It creates parallel fifths

What issue should be avoided when using chord 5 as an approach to a German 6th chord?

• Parallel fifths

• False relations

• Augmented intervals

• Diminished intervals

Why is chord 5 considered a strong approach chord?

• It avoids all dissonance

• It is a minor chord

• It is always in first inversion

• It is a primary chord

In which key is chord 6 a suitable approach chord for augmented 6th chords?

• Augmented key

• Major key

• Minor key

• Diminished key

What is a common feature of using chord 6 in minor keys as an approach?

• It is always in root position

• It provides a common note

• It creates false relations

• It is a diminished chord

What is the main focus of the video regarding augmented 6th chords?

• How to resolve them

• How to avoid them

• How to construct them

• How to use approach chords

Which chord is not typically used as an approach chord for augmented 6th chords?

• Chord 4 in first inversion

• Chord 1

• Chord 7

• Chord 5