Reharmonization: How to Reharmonize a Song

If you like this Jazz Piano Tutorial, please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkThatBass For more information check out my website: https://www.thejazzpianosite.com/jazz-piano-lessons/jazz-reharmonization/how-to-reharmonize-a-song/ Link to Google Doc with Acceptable Harmonies for all chord types and Possible Reharmonisation Chords for every single note: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuTuEAg8Lk8S09YJnBpy5UIP-MJZiKXycD7kmsaZW48 This Jazz Piano Tutorial is about reharmonisation. Reharmonisation is a fancy word for chord substitution but for the whole chord progression rather than just an individual chord. It is used to make a song more ‘jazzy’, that is more harmonically and/or structurally complex; and personalise a song and make it your own (it’s almost like composing a brand new song, or a variation of an existing song) So, generally, a song consists of: - Melody - Chord progression Reharmonisation involves changing the melody or chords or both – but changing them with regard to certain rules or ideas. To reharmonise a song you need to take two things into account: 1. Harmony - Interaction between melody and chords - Depends on quality of chord (Maj, min, Dominant, etc.) - Goal: Melody note is an ‘Acceptable Harmony’ over the chord 2. Structure - Movement of chords & bassline - Not affected by quality of chord - Goal: Structure must be logical So the overarching goal in a reharmonisation is to: - Change chords and/or melody to ensure the melody is an ‘acceptable harmony’ over the chord - Change chords and bassline so they move in ‘structured way’ Following the concepts, ideas and rules in this video will allow you to create a strong and professional reharmonisation. If you enjoyed this Jazz Piano Tutorial, please subscribe