G Tritone Substitution

ii – bII7 – I progression in G major

G major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiAm
bII7G#
IG

Triad Diagrams — G Tritone Substitution (Guitar)

G Tritone Substitutionii – bII7 – I

The G ii–bII7–I tritone substitution (Am – G# – G) replaces the dominant V with a chord a tritone away, creating a chromatic, mysterious color. With seventh voicings (Am7 – G#7 – GMaj7), it delivers one of the most sophisticated sounds in jazz harmony.

Jazz / SoulMystery & Tension4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Am, G#, G.

Chords (7th): Am7, G#7, GMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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