Music A-Level
Chord substitutions
What Chord substitutions means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Chord substitutions
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Alterations such as the tritone substitution that add harmonic interest and tension to standard changes while maintaining the overall harmonic destination.
Topics that use Chord substitutions
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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Using Chord substitutions in the exam
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