What chords can you substitute?
Isabella Ramos
Updated on March 03, 2026
Chord Substitution
| Substitution Name | Original | Substitute Chord |
|---|---|---|
| Median Note Substitution | CMaj7 | Em7 Am7 |
| Am7 | CMaj7 FMaj7 | |
| ii-V7 Substitution | G7 | Dm7 G7 |
| G7 | Em7 A7 | Dm7 G7 |
What chord goes with C Sharp Minor?
Chords In The Key Of C Sharp Minor
- i – C# minor, C# minor seventh (C#min, C#min7)
- iidim – D# diminished, D# minor seventh flat five (D#dim, D#m7b5)
- III – E major, E major seventh (Emaj, Emaj7)
- iv – F# minor, F# minor seventh (F#min, F#min7)
- v – G# minor, G# minor seventh (G#min, G#min7)
What chord can you substitute for C?
As you can see Cadd9 is basically a G chord with the two bass notes played a string higher. The chords of C and G frequently appear together, so playing a Cadd9 instead of C whenever G is the adjacent chord works very well.
How do you make a C sharp minor 7 chord?
The C#m7 chord is produced by playing the 1st (root), flat 3rd, 5th and flat 7th of the F Major scale. The C sharp minor 7 chord (just like all minor 7 chords) contains the following intervals (from the root note): minor 3rd, Major 3rd, minor 3rd, Major 2nd (back to the root note). C#m7 is a C#m chord, with the flat 7th (B) included.
How do you substitute a minor chord for a major chord?
In the same fashion the minor chord and be substituted in the following manner like this: Cm = Cm6; Cm6/9; Cm7; Cm9; Cm11 Another key point to keep in mind is that our chart works both ways. For example, if you need to simply or try a different sound you can use any of the chords listed.
How many sharps are there in a 7th chord?
The chord itself contains three sharps and its seventh note adds a layer of intrigue. When played together, it has a punchy, clanging tone that conveys a sense of urgency.
What is a good substitute for a 9th on a chord?
The 9th is common in funk, boogie woogie, and R&B in general (especially when it is a 9sus4). Once you are comfortable with extended chords start cutting parts off to substitute. Take the chord Cmaj7 . It is made up of C E G B . Now just chop that root note off (C) and use E G B , the notes that compose the Em.
