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This paper assumes an intermediate
unde
rstanding of music theory; such as a
general
knowledge
of
intervals,
enharmonic
equivalents
,
chord spelling
,
and other related
harmonic
concepts. There are
many books on the subject of jazz music theory; one
excellent
example is
The Jazz Theory Book
by
Mark Levine.
In addition, s
ee the Glossary in the Appendix
of this paper
for some brief definitio
ns
of terms.
Table of Contents
�Quick Guide�
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�Quick Guide� (continued)
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Introduction
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Extensions, Alterations, and Inversions
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In Brief
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Cadences
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Diatonic Substitution
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Companion Minor and �Back
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cycling�
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Tritone Subs
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�Transformation�
of Diminished Chords
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Dom7b9 Chords
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�Transformation� of Augmented Triads
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Whole Tone
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Minor Harmony
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Natural Minor
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Harmonic Minor
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Melodic Minor
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Minor Harmony Compared
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Some General Summary Thoughts on Chord Substitution
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Appendix
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Appendix A: The cycle of Fourths / Fifths major key centers and minor key centers:
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Appendix B: Constructing Chords on the Guitar Fretboard
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Appendix C: Glossary
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� 2017 Tom Healy A Few Harmonic Substitutions for Jazz Guitar
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�Quick Guide�
The basic h
armonic ideas in this paper are as follows. See the body of this paper for a
discussion of the ideas.
Color
Extensions and
Alterations
Play the chord
changes as written, but extend or alter the chords.
Inversions
Use an Inversion of the written chord.
Cadences
There are common chord �cadences
�
that appear in many jazz tunes.
Apply v
ariations and substitution principles to these cadences.
Diatonic
Substitution
Substitute the written chord changes with chords from the same diatonic
key center.
Cyclical
Movement
in 4ths
Use
the cycle of fourths/fifths to f
ind new chord changes
to substitute
for
the written
chord
changes.
Tritone
Substitution
Use tri
tone substitution
to create new root
movement and substitute for
the written chord changes.
Transforming
Diminished and
Augmented
Understand
the underlying theory of chord
transformation
of diminished
chords
and augmented
triads
to
access a palette of harmonic substitution
possibilities.
Whole Tone
Use whole tone harmony to substitute the written chord with a chor
d from
the same whole tone family
.
Natural Minor,
Harmonic Minor,
Melodic Minor
Derive
and �borrow�
c
hords from
minor scales
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i.e.,
natural minor,
harmonic minor, and melodic minor
.
Combine any of the above