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There are mainly two situations for chord substitutions: an extended chord replaces a triad or an altered chord replace a chord of the same type. A third, less common, approach is melodic substitution which is explained further in the article.
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As the name implies, a chord substitution involves using a chord in place of another. However, it is not just any chord as usually the substitute chord replaces the original one in respect to its function in a given harmonic context.
D-chords: V, V7, vii7(b5), ii6 Traditionally, the V chord is also considered to be a dominant chord despite the fact that it doesn't contain the tritone. Usually, vii7dim is also considered a D-chord, although it isn't diatonic (in C major, it is the B7dim chord: B - D - F - Ab).
Our example here replaces the F Major chord with a D minor chord. (see image #2 & #3) D minor is a good substitute for F Major because both chords share 2 common notes: F & A. (see image #3) The F Major Chord contains the notes F, A, & C. The D minor chord contains the notes D, F, & A. See the common notes/tones - F & A?
9 paź 2015 · Learn the basics of chord substitution as a reharmonization technique, which involves replacing a chord with another that has similar harmonic function.
