Chord Subs – Song Reharmonization Techniques You’ve heard piano players play a familiar tune, but change the harmony from the way the song was written into a new and fresh sound. What they are using is termed song reharmonization techniques, also … Continue reading →
How To Use The Flat Sixth Chord Good morning. This is Duane, and we’re doing a series called “Good Stuff You Really Ought To Know About Music!,” all having to do with music theory, various aspects of music theory and … Continue reading →
This video is the 3rd in a series about how to create your own unique chord substitutions for most any song. By creating a chord sub, you automatically put your own spin on a tune, as your listeners are used … Continue reading →
Among the various ways to reharmonize a tune are three specific but easy methods. This is part one of a three part series, and deals with a simple question you can ask at any point in a song to come … Continue reading →
Using original chord substitutions in your piano playing puts your own stamp of originality on the music, so your song doesn’t sound like everyone else’s song. There are some basic principles of chord substitution which you can use right away, … Continue reading →
Among the ways to reharmonize a melody is a technique I call the “half-step slide”. As you progress from one chord to another, look for a way to “slide in” to the target chord — like a runner stealing 2nd … Continue reading →
I used the tri-tone substitution for years before I knew the name of it, and perhaps you do also. It makes sense, because it allows you to “slide in” to the target chord for a smoother transition. In fact, I … Continue reading →
