Ever wondered how to instantly reharmonize a song or add sophisticated color to simple melodies? This reference guide unlocks the secret connections between chords that most musicians never learn. Every complex jazz chord you've heard is built from basic triads - but knowing which triads can substitute for each other is the key to effortless reharmonization.
This book reveals every chord's harmonic alternatives.
Whether you're playing a simple C major or working with more advanced progressions, each chord has multiple substitutes that maintain the harmonic function while adding completely different colors and emotions.
Here's what you get:
20 substitute chords for every major triad
8 substitute chords for every minor triad
Professional piano voicings for each option
Complete coverage of all 12 keys
Color-coded notation: blue for major, red for minor
How it works:
Find any major or minor chord in your music
Look it up in this reference
Choose from dozens of harmonic alternatives
Replace the original with your selected substitute
The color coding makes it instantly clear which notes belong to major versus minor tonalities, helping you understand the harmonic relationships at a glance.
No advanced theory knowledge required. No tedious chord memorization. Just direct access to the reharmonization techniques used by professional jazz pianists and arrangers.
Perfect for:
Beginning players ready to move beyond basic chords
Intermediate musicians exploring jazz harmony
Pianists wanting to sound more sophisticated
Anyone looking to breathe new life into familiar songs
Transform simple melodies into rich harmonic landscapes. Turn basic progressions into professional-sounding arrangements.
336 instant chord substitutions. Clear notation. Professional results.
