Chord Substitutions
Published: 2022-07-24
chord substitutions
reharmonization
Diminished Half-Whole
Use the symmetric diminished (half‑whole/whole‑half) scale to find and apply dominant and diminished chord substitutions in real reharmonization examples.
This lesson demonstrates the symmetric diminished scale (half‑whole and whole‑half) and shows how its symmetry reveals dominant and diminished substitution options for reharmonization. You’ll learn why every odd scale degree suggests alternate dominant roots and every even degree suggests diminished‑7 options, and hear these substitutions applied to a ii–V–I in F using “I Love You.” The lesson includes multiple substitution examples and practical guidance for choosing effective reharmonizations, plus a downloadable chart of substitutions in every key for deeper study.
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