Substitute Dominant Chords
How many times have you played the same chord changes, chorus after chorus of Autumn Leaves or Blue Bossa or All the Things You Are or any tune? Wouldn't it be nice to throw in a few new chords here and there so that each chorus would be a little different? Jazz musicians do this all the time and the number one reharmonization device that they employ for this purpose is the technique of tritone substitution- subVs ("sub fives") or substitute dominants for short. The use of substitute dominant chords to reharmonize tunes is a tried and true technique to freshen and revitalize chord progressions on the spot. Watch this lesson to learn what substitute dominants are, how they compare to primary dominants and how and when to use this essential device in tunes. 
Lesson Stats
When added: 3/23/08
Duration: 16 minutes
Quizzes: 1
Practice Sessions: 2
Playalongs: 1
iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ready: No
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When added: 3/23/08
Duration: 16 minutes
Quizzes: 1
Practice Sessions: 2
Playalongs: 1
iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ready: No
Question about this lesson?