F# Tritone Substitution

ii – bII7 – I progression in F# major

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiG#m
bII7G
IF#

Triad Diagrams — F# Tritone Substitution (Guitar)

F# Tritone Substitutionii – bII7 – I

The F# ii–bII7–I tritone substitution (G#m – G – F#) replaces the dominant V with a chord a tritone away, creating a chromatic, mysterious color. With seventh voicings (G#m7 – G7 – F#Maj7), it delivers one of the most sophisticated sounds in jazz harmony.

Jazz / SoulMystery & Tension4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G#m, G, F#.

Chords (7th): G#m7, G7, F#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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