Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Jazz Guitar Lesson: The Tritone Substitution - (What It Is and How It's Used In Jazz)

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The Tritone Substitution is one of the most common harmonic substitutions in jazz. Often utilized in the ii-V-I to increase the level of tension and create harmonic motion, this substitution is something every jazz guitarist should be aware of. This lesson will explain the concept, offer voicings and examples of application swithin the context of a ii-V-I
Books & Gear I use and Recommend:

The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine
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Thomastik-Infeld Flatwounds 11-47
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Quilter Amp:
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Joe Pass Chord Solos: For Guitar, Vibes, and All Keyboard Instruments
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Wes Montgomery Guitar Folio
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The New Real Book by Chuck Sher
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