SUBSTITUTIONS CHORD

We'll try to learn substitutions chords
Chord substitution refers to the art of changing and/or adding chords to a progression in order to create harmony that is different and more interesting. The general chord substitution rule holds that chords that share two or more notes in common can be readily substituted for each other. Substitutions that share two or more notes in common are referred to as a common tone substitution. Any chord substitution must sound good and your ear is always the final arbiter of acceptability.

This several examples of frequently used common tone substitutions.

Original chords : C ( C E G )
Substitution chords : Am ( A C E ) and Em ( E G B )

Original chords : F ( F A C )
Substitution chords : Dm ( D F A ) and Am ( A C E )


The keyboard is made up of white keys with repeating patterns of black keys in groups of two and three, we use seven letters of the alphabet to make music; A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B. Look at the group of two black keys. C will always be to the left of the two black keys. E will always be to the right of two black keys. And D is right in the middle of the two black keys.

F will always be to the left of the three black keys, B will always be to the right of the three black keys. Each keys on the keyboard has a particular tone or pitch and certain place on the music staff. You will learn how each tone relates to a line or space, and you will be able to find it on the keyboard and combine the notes to make beautiful music.