Chord Substitution: 5 Levels from Beginner to Pro 🎹

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LESSON SUMMARY
Inside this guide, you'll discover 5 levels of piano chord substitution techniques for beginner through advanced levels. With in each level, we'll first introduce a harmonic concept. Then, you'll apply each concept to a familiar tune. In addition, each section contains recommendations for further study.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Twinkle Twinkle
01:08 - 1. Chord Family
01:25 - Diatonic Chords
02:50 - Chord Family Application
03:41 - 2. Secondary Dominant
05:03 - Chord Targets
05:29 - Secondary Dominant Application
06:55 - 3. 2-5-1
10:15 - 4. Extensions & Alterations
14:28 - 5. 2-5-1 Series
15:05 - Start with the Last Chord
17:08 - Conclusion
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Jonny May

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@PianoWithJonny 2 жыл бұрын

00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Twinkle Twinkle 01:08 - 1. Chord Family 01:25 - Diatonic Chords 02:50 - Chord Family Application 03:41 - 2. Secondary Dominant 05:03 - Chord Targets 05:29 - Secondary Dominant Application 06:55 - 3. 2-5-1 10:15 - 4. Extensions & Alterations 14:28 - 5. 2-5-1 Series 15:05 - Start with the Last Chord 17:08 - Conclusion

@danielrugg2933 2 жыл бұрын

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@brianshambleau3913 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonny. These multi level lessons help me to figure out what level I'm at and what I need for the next level.

@keithsaundra 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for making it easy to understand!!!

@marcfbartolabac 2 жыл бұрын

i love you Jonny!!!

@dongskieneri2162 2 жыл бұрын

thank you Mr.Jonny youre a great music teacher, your fan from Philippines💟👍

@raslolayton2152 2 жыл бұрын

I have to laugh. For - literally - years I have been trying to figure out the 'rules' of chord substitution. This vid HAS to be the simplest, the clearest, the absolutely most useful explanation. Too many lessons tell you which chords you can use but never clearly explain why, or how to work it out for yourself. Jonny, my man, this is absolute gold. Thank you so much.

@m.alcholish9401 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Thank you for saying these, which represents what in my mind. Sory, my english very2 poor 🙏🙏🙏

@gregoryhaddock5395 2 жыл бұрын

YEAH. I'm kinda blown away. This lesson is pretty AMAZING 🤯

@pgtips4240 2 жыл бұрын

This is really good, I agree, but having analysed this kind of teaching for years, this is still not sufficient knowledge to go and start reharmonising any and every song. It's even trickier again. You MUST voice your chords correctly and the chords MUST play happy with your melody note, but even with all this, there is no guarantee that the song is going to sound correct because the song flavour itself has to relate well with the chords, ie it shouldn't sound forced the chords should flow together naturally and complement the actual overall song. There is much more to this subject believe me, I have been scratching my head with this for years and watched many many teachers on the subject. Remember Johnny has used twinkle little star for a reason! He didn't just pick any random song to demo this because it wouldn't work with any song, the principles would guide you certainly but this tutorial itself is unfortunately not enough. You need to listen to other pro players and transcribe their work and then analyse why their chords work.

@enockseventh5682 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you 💯

@m.alcholish9401 2 жыл бұрын

@@pgtips4240 Absolutely correct. But your words are for musician/expert at another level. For beginner like us and others, i think this lesson is more than just enough. Sorry, and thank you 💜💜💜

@stea27 Жыл бұрын

I never thought these complex chords and progressions can be specified so simply. You're a really good teacher.

@alexeilazarev9576 Жыл бұрын

You must be in Gold Pantheon of humanity teachers. Your lessons are priceless. To say thank you means to say nothing.

@ryan_raus Жыл бұрын

That 2-5-1 with the b9 in the dominant chord is so satisfying, I never realized. It gives it like a chromatic walk-down feel, making you want it to resolve even more

@anthonyrhoden6832 Жыл бұрын

This is literally my first time writing a comment for a keyboard tutorial. This was so EASYYYYY to grasp

@daveguettler4509 2 жыл бұрын

My dad was a music teacher, choir director, and church organist. I've been a musician for over 40 years. This is the clearest music lesson I have ever had. So great!

@samharoutunian6058 2 жыл бұрын

literally haha

@truewordz777 2 жыл бұрын

What a teacher! Why hasn't anyone else been able to teach chord substitution with the clarity Jonny has done. This is an absolute gem of a lesson. Awesome. Thank you

@cicik57 Жыл бұрын

just know there are 42 levels of chord substitution above that

@BJ-fj6jw Жыл бұрын

Pip Morgan Yes, I totally agree. And teaches so gently to a pace I can understand....

@XenoghostTV 4 ай бұрын

@@cicik57One chord substitution method he didn't mention is borrowed notes. In C major for instance, G# may be "borrowed" from C minor to turn Em7 into E7, which sounds gorgeous.

@sigma_z 11 ай бұрын

Dayum, years of music school boiled down to a 17 minute video. 😅 Thanks Jonny, you rock 😊😊😊

@nirajtanti8618 7 ай бұрын

By far the best Music tutor in KZfaq and this comes from a musician who played guitar for atleast 13 years and playing piano for last 4 years and I have been watching videos of Rick Beato and what not and yet none were gracious to let the knowledge out so easily and in such simplified manner. I dont say that all other tutors in youtube do not know the concept but they are not willing to teach these basic rules without charging you money.

@s90es 2 жыл бұрын

Jonny is beyond amazing. His demeanor has always made me feel that he's talking directly to me. This video is just an example of how he so clearly communicates his lessons. If you haven't already, subscribe! Not a better online teacher anywhere!

@marianlevy9232 Жыл бұрын

Omg! Sixty years and no one ever explained these reharm possibilities to me!! Thank you so much - great tip on level five- working backwards from destination chord - you’re a great teacher, Johnny

@akintomi988 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus, Jonny! Where have you been all my life?! You are the bestest of the best piano tutor I have ever seen. You make everything seem so effortless and interesting. And your communication skill is top-notch.....felt like you were talking directly to me. God bless you man.

@carlbaumeister3439 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing for years (self taught, play by ear), and this is prolly the most valuable lesson I’ve ever seen. Seriously.

@ugochianochiam5675 Жыл бұрын

Please sir can u coach someone from beginner.......its a request

@carlbaumeister3439 Жыл бұрын

@@ugochianochiam5675 I don’t teach - maybe you should sign up for one of Jonny’s classes?

@ugochianochiam5675 Жыл бұрын

@@carlbaumeister3439 k but how can i sign up cos it seems there's no link here

@carlbaumeister3439 Жыл бұрын

@@ugochianochiam5675 I think there’s one in the information section of the video.

@TheMotoFamily3497 Жыл бұрын

I TOO AM 15 YEARS OLD SELF TAUGHT, PLAY BY EAR, AND I'VE BEEN PLAYING THE PIANO FOR YEARS, AND FOR YEARS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A VIDEO SUCH AS THIS ONE. LOL😤😤🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤣🤣

@hsiehkanusea 4 ай бұрын

Amazingly clear reduction of what's typically inscrutable. Thank you, ty, ty.

@PianoWithJonny 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@louisf4073 8 ай бұрын

There is simply no better teacher than you Jonny. Greetings from Belgium

@maitrebebe Жыл бұрын

I agree. Jonny is doing a great job simplifying things.

@luke_Citino 2 жыл бұрын

It's so much easier to see this on a piano than a guitar, as a guitarist I find these videos helpful to absorb these concepts on apply them to my instrument, so thanks Johnny 👍

@TheShrubbist 2 жыл бұрын

same

@amoschanzasikazwe Жыл бұрын

I would love to. I really want to learn the guitar to that professional level. Especially going through the same process listed. I need help!🤦🏿‍♂️

@trevorconfer7135 Жыл бұрын

Same here man!! Took the words right out of my mouth! KZfaq is such a powerful tool once we weed out the nonsense lol

@eliaschavez6407 Жыл бұрын

AGREED! Guitar player here as well, SOO much easier to see on piano!

@xbabygirltx Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. I’ll definitely be applying this to my guitar playing!

@itswinterandrews 2 жыл бұрын

I have spent so damn long being mystified, confused, and inspired by people using chord substitutions like this… and you’ve finally made it so simple. Chord families. Had no idea. Thank you for the perfect video and breakdown I didn’t even realize I needed!

@BJ-fj6jw Жыл бұрын

Bless this dear man for shedding light on us. A parade of light bulbs just lit up for me! Thank you!!

@joshuamarquez7095 Жыл бұрын

Jesus you’re a good teacher…the world needs more like you!

@Kiwi403 2 жыл бұрын

I have always been a guitarist and recently began trying to transfer what I knew on guitar, to piano. So hard! You pianists are brilliant! Thankyou so much for speaking in chords, it helps. You speaka my language

@musicalsimon7238 10 ай бұрын

You have displayed the most complex chords I've been trying to understand for years in the most easiest way I could ever imagine... You are an extraordinary teacher!!!

@onesimus9771 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God, I can cry right now. You have to be the best teacher on the piano right now. Do you know since when I’ve been trying to understand this?

@ernstbill2079 2 жыл бұрын

This is a super bonus. And this video is truly meant to help. Whenever you upload such videos to help others, being selfless, God will multiply your blessings. You know how to do it to just get te views or how to fake it. But You intentionally uploaded this way to bless others. I pray that God multiply your blessings whenever these type of videos are uploaded. Trust me God will reward you more than you expected. God bless you teacher.

@gam1471 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - clearly explained by gradually building up the concepts; thank you for clearing the fog for this guitarist trying to learn more about harmony!

@BsktImp 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best introductions to reharmonisation I've come across.

@iulianontica 2 жыл бұрын

A man, a teacher, to whom I can give a grade of ten with all my heart and with the greatest congratulations. That's how there should be teachers in the music faculty. Honesty and honor. Hats off. Bravo. Un om, un profesor, caruia pot sa îi ofer nota zece din toată inima și cu cele mai mari felicitări. Așa ar trebui să existe profesori în facultatea de muzica. Cinste și onoare. Jos pălăria. Bravo.

@joseph-ow1hf 2 жыл бұрын

Mind officially blown. Wow. Getting back to piano after 50 years and this is way better than just playing sheet music like I did as a kid. Thank you. You bet I subscribed!

@agerray 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorials on the internet! Thank you.

@rcdoubleu8696 2 жыл бұрын

This lesson was really cool. I've understood concepts like Secondary Dominants, Triad Extensions, and the 2-5-1 Sequence for a while now, but the way you explained everything makes it seem so simple and straightforward. Great video!

@Ishy33 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I’ve ever seen to fattening up a sound using substitution in the progression. Wow. I love how slowly and logically you explained this. I’m an intermediate player but with study and practice could definitely see myself using up to that level 5. So glad KZfaq recommended me this video, definitely subscribed now.

@MartinBergnerGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

This lesson is INSANELY good! It's simply one of the most condensed lessons I've ever seen regarding substitution and reharmonization. Thx a lot!

@davidmesmacque8759 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly easy to understand and to apply. Thank you Jonny for all you share with us 👍🎹

@hansmachado9163 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and clear way to teach! Everything stands out so simply! THANK YOU, JONNY!

@DanoMakesMusic Жыл бұрын

Piano with Jonny you're changing my life over here. Thanks so much for these great tips!!

@benzo4029 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I'd call it an arrangement class where substitute chords are worked into the songs construction for a professional sounding play. So well presented in phases Johnny! All those years of piano lessons reading sheet music note for note and that was the end of it. This really takes song play to a new personal expression level. In no time! Thank you so much!

@ExSkyCyclePilot 2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for decades, but have never seen this explained, although I have unknowingly used some of these ideas. I've always found Manilow interesting because of the crazy and difficult chord progressions he uses, and I think some of this might be at work in his songs.

@madiahmadi7710 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! I'm happy to see this video!🙏 Thank you so much for sharing this amazing piano playing! Wish you success always ❤️🎹

@katkong281 2 жыл бұрын

Simply explaining the rules of chord extensions at level 4 is so unbelievably helpful. Thank you

@susanfitzpatrick7457 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Jonny! One of the very few piano tutorials where I have learned something, thanks to your brilliant, well prepared delivery.

@wojciechborkowski7689 2 жыл бұрын

Always wondered how to transform easy chords into something that sounds better, well explained great tutorial!

@mystore3302 Жыл бұрын

U gave everything in one sitting.. U reveled the secrets🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@PINKALIMBA 7 ай бұрын

OMG this is exactly what I am searching for all these years. So much information packed into this video!!!

@ulrikemonfortc.9466 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jhonny!

@Nemanjap995 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wandered how and when to apply chord extentions. Never had it explained so clearly. Also love the way you explained dominant 7 chords. I aways tied it to circle of fifths, but it seems there's a simpler way to explain them to someone as well!

@25756881 10 ай бұрын

Sorry but where does he explain that? I seemed to have missed but I'm eager to learn more about it.

@victoryfire4750 4 ай бұрын

Beautifully taught. Easy to understand. THANK YOU 😇

@rickcazier3056 Жыл бұрын

These are probably the simplest, clearest, best explanations for piano chords I've come across on the internet. Great job!

@comedyriff5231 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is helpful.

@suga4all 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Easy to comprehend, yet very effective. Thanks for sharing!

@liling7 2 жыл бұрын

Such clear teaching. Well structured and transparent. I love that absolutely everything he is doing he is explaining.

@nathanielcisco1245 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the simplest piano lesson I have ever seen....God Job Chief.

@avaaneesyangtan234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Very helpful indeed.

@sharonj731 2 жыл бұрын

You are now teaching true substance! This is a real contribution to people who truly want to learn. An absolute gift!

@maddiefox1748 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I play piano, guitar, and bass guitar alternating for my high school’s chapel a few times every week, and I always wondered how my teacher made his chords sound so crunchy. Thank you for this! I’m feeling more prepared than ever to tackle the music next year! :) This is my first video I’ve seen of yours, and it was explained so concisely and neatly I’ve been practicing for a couple days and my parents say they can see an improvement in me! You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber! :D

@galupa518 2 жыл бұрын

I have a music degree and this has made playing keys (not my main instrument) so much easier. Thank you for using the technical terminology. Best video I’ve watched on this. I will definitely look into your courses.

@AstorSkywalker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonny, this is amazing, you just opened my mind to the possibilities of music,.... I thought you might enjoy this quote... "When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hang-ups". John Coltrane

@ArtistDavidU7ub3 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Stuff Jonny!!!!

@jediofjavascript6589 Жыл бұрын

My mind is Blown ... i never thought complex chords/topics could be as simple as these 😲😲 ... this is pure gold. Thank you Jonny

@GladyMeCreativity Жыл бұрын

Loved it! I’m a guitarist that has used substitutions for years, but was unaware of these five distinctly named categories of specifics to change. I have a great love of chords. This new perspective will give me a lot of new tools for my song writing and arranging. Thanks!

@EmonEconomist 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why everything from Level 2 upward sounded like Christmas... And then I realised why, and tried making my own (Level 1) version of Jingle Bells. I'd consider myself a piano beginner but with this explanation it was so easy to make something that sounds beautiful and complex and just a little bit jazzy!

@WayofTheLogan 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. It opens up all the things that could be done on songs, especially with counter melodies within the chords. Thank you for sharing!

@ChampionJackson784 2 жыл бұрын

Man you're such a great teacher . I suddenly don't feel so overwhelmed. Can't wait to join your course .Bless

@orionfoote2890 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video - I’m a guitar player but have always loved listening to keyboard/piano players for ideas and inspiration. I was listening to a George Shearing CD the other day and he plays some really cool subs and modulations. You don’t often hear his name mentioned re jazz piano but he’s a great musician. Nice work 👍🏻

@danielvega71 Жыл бұрын

George Shearing is better known (by pianists and keyboard players) for the "block chords" technique than for his actual playing, unfortunately...

@alinday 2 жыл бұрын

i hate to be redundant ova hea but great lesson ! You trimmed all the fat off them 5 levels and demystified them concisely!

@christianboucher1811 10 ай бұрын

What a fantastic teacher you are! Thanks you so much !

@treforparry4054 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonny. That was such an important video to help us get over the plateau that we get stuck on to make our sound more interesting. Great. Thank you so much.

@mountfoolish 2 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video! So many useful concepts packed inside here. And it was really neat to hear the differences between the various ideas.

@donydarmawan5670 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@francisrichards979 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny you are gifted God bless you always:::give us some bosanova and a calypso music ( pan in A minor)

@charlieruisseau2476 2 жыл бұрын

You're the greatest teacher I've ever seen!

@BrenQ99 Жыл бұрын

I cannot fully express how critical this video was to pushing my understanding of chord substitutions!!! I have been going over this topic with my guitar teacher recently. But this video helped it to all CLICK! Profound gratitude from your newest subscriber. Thank you! Thank you!

@monicaconsigliereLavieenfleur 2 жыл бұрын

If I had you as a teacher when I was a lttle girl I would have never given up piano❤️

@remoteworkinternational 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@joydeepmondal3491 2 жыл бұрын

Can you start again by any chance?

@fryderyckchopin484 2 жыл бұрын

You can start to play again, you'll already know mamy things from the beggining

@user-vc8tl9hu8x 2 жыл бұрын

You know what? I gave up music when I was a child, but I honestly accept that most of the children want to run outside and play with friends rather than learn boring stuff like solfege 😜 Now in my late 40s I've chosen an instrument and started doing things I thought I'd never do in my life (like watching a video about chords)😂

@wladnav 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Jonny, after many years of watching and hearing piano players, finally somebody has unveiled the mystery of chords substitutions for me. I cannot wait to buy my membership to access your classes. Well done!

@dpiccoli 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man!! That last reharmonization was great!!!

@DithanBeatz Жыл бұрын

I'm just impressed by your teaching skills at this point.

@minimalizman 2 жыл бұрын

Dude... You just taught me in 3 minutes more about chord substitution and improvising on structure than I learned over 4 years getting a bachelor's degree in music from a college...

@Stephanie9959 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher. Seriously, these technique names are you making these up or are they listed somewhere?

@emeraldkabalala9842 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed to this chanel because of this lesson..so informative thank you

@emanuel_soundtrack 2 жыл бұрын

it is a general concept of music theory. Actually it comes from the function theory, it is the popular version of substitution of functions. But focus on reharmomizing, not substituting. Beware of catchy complicated names. But D7 is. not sec. dominant of G, but just the dominant . It is the secondary dom. IN c major

@andresmaldonado5920 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen so far! Thank you so much, Jonny

@switch1e 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. You’ve really done a stellar job at making this easier to understand

@backyardanimals777 2 ай бұрын

So much to learn...I need to dump the trash.

@richardramey5943 2 жыл бұрын

That's beginner ? I need the one or two before beginner.

@kennethanku8743 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is one of the best videos. Simple and straightforward with clear explanations. Thanks Jonny.

@ashasinov 2 жыл бұрын

Just amazing! Clear, thorough and effective! This video worth 10 years in harmony lessons

@jhonlynayky_elnayky 5 ай бұрын

I love it. I’ve been following from twitter for over a year I love how do you brake down the lesson in one minute

@lawsonemmanuelkinyea8364 2 жыл бұрын

This video alone provides the answers to improve my piano skills. You conveyed the concepts so vividly!

@geoffreykennard5829 2 жыл бұрын

i needed this you have opened up the gate ...cannot thank you more...

@Gflashmedia Жыл бұрын

God bless our brother, you are a good teacher, I've already learnt a lot

@georgereasonproductions Жыл бұрын

Love the work you do aim to head. Great music and ever grateful I found this genre.🙂

@katlehosenkhe8887 Жыл бұрын

You explained it better than any other piano teacher on KZfaq. Some just assume we know everything and don't break up everything accordingly

@Ibrahim_Abouzied Жыл бұрын

SO much value packed into a single lesson. Fantastic!

@unejeff 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitar player, but this is so essential. Every harmony instrument should.. must learn and master this. Thanks Jonny, you are so kind to share this. May God bless you more.🙏🏽😇

@ukefan2013 2 жыл бұрын

This man created the most useful video of 2022. I've needed this for years and I finally have it! Thank you Jonny!

@HRLDIVN Жыл бұрын

Love u Jonny! Been a life searching for this kind of approach of teaching! More power to you! 🙏

@jamesjanney1102 2 жыл бұрын

Finally!! I've been looking for a clear video on this for years. Thank you! Will likely buy your courses now.

@venkatsailor 2 жыл бұрын

OMG.. terrific! each stage variant ads a feel. indescribable! Thanks for opening my eyes ears and heart!

@hansschroeder7198 Жыл бұрын

This was such an incredible glimpse of what's harmonicly possible ❤️. I will definitely check out what you have to offer. Thank you!!

@ZigbertD Жыл бұрын

This is really "nutrient dense" content. For an intro into some basic concepts into harmonizing chords, there's no filler, just all solid theory and real applications. A beginner or someone like myself who is familiar with some of these ideas but unsure how to use them, this fifteen minute video provides hours of practice and study opportunities that can be quickly be put to use in creative ways. Thanks man, really great stuff.