: 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