Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 28 minutes ago

---

Become a PianoPig member at bit.ly/PianoPigAcademy

In this video, I show you a really hip sounding chord substitution for a 5-1 progression. It's a very simple tweak which completely transforms the sound.

We use what is known as a tritone substitution to achieve this. Although the name "tritone substitution" sounds very complicated, the idea behind it is actually rather simple.

This is a great chord substitution to have under your fingers in every key. You can also use it as a passing chord.

*******************************************
PianoPig is an online platform for piano lessons in HD, covering scales, chords, soloing and more. For beginner, intermediate and advanced players.

PIANOPIG MERCH: bit.ly/PianoPigMerch

Let's connect...
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/PianoPigLessons
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/Piano_Pig

*******************************************
TABLE OF CONTENTS

00:00 - Intro
01:01 - How To Play a V-I
02:54 - Tritone Substitution
04:12 - Making It Sound Better
04:56 - How To Use It In Context