Chord Substitution: 5 Levels from Beginner to Pro 🎹

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LESSON SUMMARY
Inside this guide, you'll discover 5 levels of piano chord substitution techniques for beginner through advanced levels. With in each level, we'll first introduce a harmonic concept. Then, you'll apply each concept to a familiar tune. In addition, each section contains recommendations for further study.

► Passing Chords & Reharmonization

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Twinkle Twinkle
01:08 - 1. Chord Family
01:25 - Diatonic Chords
02:50 - Chord Family Application
03:41 - 2. Secondary Dominant
05:03 - Chord Targets
05:29 - Secondary Dominant Application
06:55 - 3. 2-5-1
10:15 - 4. Extensions & Alterations
14:28 - 5. 2-5-1 Series
15:05 - Start with the Last Chord
17:08 - Conclusion
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Happy practicing!
Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Twinkle Twinkle
01:08 - 1. Chord Family
01:25 - Diatonic Chords
02:50 - Chord Family Application
03:41 - 2. Secondary Dominant
05:03 - Chord Targets
05:29 - Secondary Dominant Application
06:55 - 3. 2-5-1
10:15 - 4. Extensions & Alterations
14:28 - 5. 2-5-1 Series
15:05 - Start with the Last Chord
17:08 - Conclusion

[raslolayton]

I have to laugh. For - literally - years I have been trying to figure out the 'rules' of chord substitution. This vid HAS to be the simplest, the clearest, the absolutely most useful explanation. Too many lessons tell you which chords you can use but never clearly explain why, or how to work it out for yourself. Jonny, my man, this is absolute gold. Thank you so much.

[stea]

I never thought these complex chords and progressions can be specified so simply. You're a really good teacher.

[daveguettler]

My dad was a music teacher, choir director, and church organist. I've been a musician for over 40 years. This is the clearest music lesson I have ever had. So great!

[carlbaumeister]

Been playing for years (self taught, play by ear), and this is prolly the most valuable lesson I’ve ever seen. Seriously.

[alexeilazarev]

You must be in Gold Pantheon of humanity teachers.
Your lessons are priceless.
To say thank you means to say nothing.

[sigma_z]

Dayum, years of music school boiled down to a 17 minute video. 😅 Thanks Jonny, you rock 😊😊😊

[truewordz]

What a teacher! Why hasn't anyone else been able to teach chord substitution with the clarity Jonny has done. This is an absolute gem of a lesson. Awesome. Thank you

[luke_Citino]

It's so much easier to see this on a piano than a guitar, as a guitarist I find these videos helpful to absorb these concepts on apply them to my instrument, so thanks Johnny 👍

[anthonyrhoden]

This is literally my first time writing a comment for a keyboard tutorial. This was so to grasp

[ses]

Jonny is beyond amazing. His demeanor has always made me feel that he's talking directly to me. This video is just an example of how he so clearly communicates his lessons. If you haven't already, subscribe! Not a better online teacher anywhere!

[akintomi]

Jesus, Jonny! Where have you been all my life?! You are the bestest of the best piano tutor I have ever seen. You make everything seem so effortless and interesting. And your communication skill is like you were talking directly to me. God bless you man.

[ryan_raus]

That 2-5-1 with the b9 in the dominant chord is so satisfying, I never realized. It gives it like a chromatic walk-down feel, making you want it to resolve even more

[marianlevy]

Omg! Sixty years and no one ever explained these reharm possibilities to me!! Thank you so much - great tip on level five- working backwards from destination chord - you’re a great teacher, Johnny

[nirajtanti]

By far the best Music tutor in Youtube and this comes from a musician who played guitar for atleast 13 years and playing piano for last 4 years and I have been watching videos of Rick Beato and what not and yet none were gracious to let the knowledge out so easily and in such simplified manner. I dont say that all other tutors in youtube do not know the concept but they are not willing to teach these basic rules without charging you money.

[hsiehkanusea]

Amazingly clear reduction of what's typically inscrutable. Thank you, ty, ty.

[louisf]

There is simply no better teacher than you Jonny. Greetings from Belgium

[musicalsimon]

You have displayed the most complex chords I've been trying to understand for years in the most easiest way I could ever imagine... You are an extraordinary teacher!!!

[mystore]

U gave everything in one sitting.. U reveled the secrets🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[maitrebebe]

I agree. Jonny is doing a great job simplifying things.