What chords can be substituted?
Chord Substitution Table
| Substitution | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| I to vi m | C to Am | Learn more |
| Secondary Dominant | C | G7 to C | D7 | G7 | Learn more |
| Degrees Substitution | C to Em, F to Dm, G to Bdim | Learn more |
| bVII borrowed chord | C | G | Am | F to C | G | Bb | F | Learn more |
How do you find substitute chords?
If, then, we take a CMaj7 chord (C E G B) and extend it to make a CMaj9 (C E G B D) and then drop the root note, we get an Em7 (E G B D) which is a Median Note Substitution for a CMaj7. So an Em7 is a rootless CMaj9….Chord Substitution.
| Substitution Name | Original | Substitute Chord |
|---|---|---|
| Tritone Substitution | G7 | D♭7 |
Why do chord substitutions work?
Jazz musicians often substitute chords in the original progression to create variety and add interest to a piece. The substitute chord must have some harmonic quality and degree of function in common with the original chord, and often only differs by one or two notes.
What chord can you substitute for B?
Alternate Versions (Who Needs Barre Chords Anyway?)
- – Index finger on the 2nd fret of the E (1st) string.
- – Middle finger on the 4th fret of the D (4th) string.
- – Ring finger on the 4th fret of the G (3rd) string.
- – Pinky on the 4th fret of the B (2nd) string.
What substitutes dominant?
A “substitute dominant” or “tritone substitution” is a special type of chord whose function is closely related to that of the secondary dominant.
What is diatonic substitution?
Diatonic substitution is simply swapping one chord for another in the same key. The word diatonic is defined as involving only notes contained in the prevailing key without the use of accidentals. In layman’s terms, this means only using notes of a particular key or scale.
What makes a suspended chord?
A suspended chord (or sus chord) is a musical chord in which the (major or minor) third is omitted and replaced with a perfect fourth or a major second. The lack of a minor or a major third in the chord creates an open sound, while the dissonance between the fourth and fifth or second and root creates tension.
Why is the B chord so hard?
Because the barre chord puts a lot of tension on your fingers. You’re trying to push the strings down right where the guitar nut is holding the string up. The Bb chord also is played where the frets are furthest apart, due to fretboard design. So tension and the stretch make it difficult.
What is a diatonic substitution?
What is harmonic substitution?
Chord substitution involves replacing a chord with another that has similar harmonic function. It allows you to change the sound of a tune while still retaining much of its original color.