A# Tritone Substitution

ii – bII7 – I progression in A# major

A♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiCm
bII7B
IA#

Triad Diagrams — A# Tritone Substitution (Guitar)

A# Tritone Substitutionii – bII7 – I

The A# ii–bII7–I tritone substitution (Cm – B – A#) replaces the dominant V with a chord a tritone away, creating a chromatic, mysterious color. With seventh voicings (Cm7 – B7 – A#Maj7), it delivers one of the most sophisticated sounds in jazz harmony.

Jazz / SoulMystery & Tension4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Cm, B, A#.

Chords (7th): Cm7, B7, A#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Body and Soul – Johnny Green