Tritone Substitution

Imaj7 bII7 Imaj7

Key
C
Tempo
75
Feel
arpeggiated
Bars
4
Position
Feel
75

About

The ultimate jazz substitution - replacing V7 with bII7 (a tritone away). Creates a chromatic bass line and unexpected color that defines modern jazz harmony.

Songs that use this chord progression

  • The Girl from Ipanema Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Lady Bird Tadd Dameron
  • Stella by Starlight Jazz Standard

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