G# Tritone Substitution

ii – bII7 – I progression in G# major

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiA#m
bII7A
IG#

Triad Diagrams — G# Tritone Substitution (Guitar)

G# Tritone Substitutionii – bII7 – I

The G# ii–bII7–I tritone substitution (A#m – A – G#) replaces the dominant V with a chord a tritone away, creating a chromatic, mysterious color. With seventh voicings (A#m7 – A7 – G#Maj7), it delivers one of the most sophisticated sounds in jazz harmony.

Jazz / SoulMystery & Tension4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): A#m7, A7, G#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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