I am not disputing the existence or the history of the chord, Augmented 6. I think your taking what I said the wrong way, so I will clear it up. I would rather call it a Major #6 chord, if you call it an Augmented 6. That's kool, I am not trying to change anyone's mind on this fact. By it's sound, it is a Dominant 7 chord. Its use is rather different. From the beginning, it's been the only point I am trying to convey. Along with a clear view and understanding of the chord, which gets rid of all the confusion.

I believe "Augmented 6" doesn't clarify the chord enough, and it's doesn't give a decisive meaning. It's sounds like, An augmented chord with a 6 added to it. Clearly that's not the F, G, I augmented chords makeup. I hate writing this again and again but no one seems to understand my point. Which is the "Maj#6" is more direct and clearer in its chordal name. A major triad plus a #6. That spells out the chord very decisively, and doesn't change anything about the F, G, and I’s augmented chord. This is my opinion; the person who is reading this can choose which one is easier for them. I am not at all trying to force or change anyone POV.

It's easier for me because I don't have to worry about 2 completely different augmented 6 chords. I don't what to have to think of which one it actually is?

The augmented chord with a 6 extension.

-Or-

The major chord with a sharp (augmented) 6 extension.

[Edited by noticingthemistake on 02-14-2003 at 02:39 PM]