An Approach To | Jazz Harmony

: Using a iii7 or a vi7 in place of a Imaj7 to add movement.

Modern jazz harmony (post-1950s) shifted away from strict key centers toward "modal" thinking. An Approach to Jazz Harmony

: Replacing a dominant 7th chord with another 7th chord a tritone away (e.g., Db7 instead of G7). It works because they share the same guide tones. 3. The Modal Pivot : Using a iii7 or a vi7 in place of a Imaj7 to add movement

Are you looking to apply these concepts to , guitar fingerings , or compositional analysis ? It works because they share the same guide tones

: The 3rd and 7th of any chord define its quality. Focusing on how these two notes move from one chord to the next ensures a smooth harmonic "flow." 2. Expanding the Palette: Extensions and Alterations

Once the basic 7th chords are established, jazz musicians add "tension" to create more sophisticated textures.

: Building chords in intervals of 4ths rather than 3rds. This creates an open, ambiguous sound popularized by McCoy Tyner and Bill Evans. 4. Reharmonization and Voice Leading

An Approach to Jazz Harmony