F Tritone Substitution

ii – bII7 – I progression in F major

F major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiGm
bII7F#
IF

Triad Diagrams — F Tritone Substitution (Guitar)

F Tritone Substitutionii – bII7 – I

The F ii–bII7–I tritone substitution (Gm – F# – F) replaces the dominant V with a chord a tritone away, creating a chromatic, mysterious color. With seventh voicings (Gm7 – F#7 – FMaj7), it delivers one of the most sophisticated sounds in jazz harmony.

Jazz / SoulMystery & Tension4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Gm, F#, F.

Chords (7th): Gm7, F#7, FMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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