22.11Tritone substitution in ii–V–I
Original:
Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7
Replace G7:
Dm7 → D♭7 → Cmaj7
Look at roots:
D → D♭ → C
Beautiful descending chromatic bass.
This is one of the most classic jazz substitutions.
Original:
Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7
Replace G7:
Dm7 → D♭7 → Cmaj7
Look at roots:
D → D♭ → C
Beautiful descending chromatic bass.
This is one of the most classic jazz substitutions.