The lesson focuses on simplifying the concept of tritone substitution, particularly for those who find it challenging or mysterious. The instructor emphasizes that this is an intermediate to advanced topic and encourages beginners to watch the video for foundational understanding.
Tritone is defined as an interval of three whole steps or an Augmented fourth. Tritone Substitution Simplified involves using a dominant seventh chord built on the tritone interval of a given chord. The tritone of F is used as an example, which is B.
The 3rd and 7th notes are the most critical in defining the character of a 7th chord. Tritone substitutions work because these notes are common between the original dominant seventh chord and its tritone substitute.
Tritone substitutions typically resolve to a chord a half step below, either to a major or minor chord. This resolution is part of the tension and release dynamic in music.
The instructor demonstrates using tritone substitutions in the song "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," explaining how to voice these chords, use extensions, and how tritone substitutions can be applied creatively in different musical contexts.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Today's Tutorial
03:22 - Understanding Tritone in the Key of F
06:13 - Tritone Substitution with Dominant Seventh Chords
09:31 - The Importance of the 3rd and 7th in Seventh Chords
12:11 - Tritone Substitution Resolutions and Chord Applications
15:13 - Exploring Extensions and Altered Chords with Tritone Substitution
20:17 - Demonstrating Tritone Substitution in "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
23:18 - Further Exploration and Application of Tritone Substitution
24:40 - Conclusion and Encouragement for Practicing Tritone Substitution