Advanced Chord Substitutions

Advanced Chord Substitutions

Chord substitutions are a great way for a guitarist to get an immediate change in the sound of his chords and soloing. With them, you can instantly change a bland chord progression into a radio-worthy pop guitar part. Or perhaps you could transform a jazz solo over 8 bars of boring chords into a wonderful display of rich harmonies by simply adjusting a few of the chords in your mind.

This lesson covers…

• 5 Helpful Chord Substitutions

• Chord Substitutions for Pop

• Chord Substitutions for Jazz

• Creative Chord Forms

• Increased Soloing Possibilities

Using the chord substitutions, you can create incredibly complex sounds that are relatively easy to play and understand. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! - Steve Krenz

Steve plays a Gibson USA Les Paul Supreme in this lesson.

Check out Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar course for more great instruction.

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