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Popular substitutions techniques organized in diminished intervals. They all sound different but easier to understand hear than you think.

You’ll learn:
* All 3 substitutions possibilities for regular II-V-I
* How to substitute dominants while doing minor conversion
* How diminished interval dominants have shared chord tones

Backdoor dominant is a widely used substitutions that color your lines. It is a nice to have tool in your improv library.

You’ll learn:
* The logic of Back Door Dominant
* How to use this technique and be melodic at the same time
* Where backdoor dominant fits best in chord progressions

Tritone subs are a go-to move for pros — and surprisingly easy to apply. This video walks you through the theory, examples, and sound of this jazz classic.

You’ll learn:
* What a tritone substitution is and why it sounds cool
* How to use it over dominant chords in real tunes
* Voicing and line examples for instant use

Want to add unexpected color to your lines? Diatonic substitutions offer a simple way to create harmonic movement and surprise — without overcomplicating your solos.

You’ll learn:
* What diatonic substitution is and how it works
* How to spice up boring changes without going outside
* Practice tips to internalize substitutions in solos