What is a Tritone Substitution? - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains tritone substitution, a non-diatonic chord used to add color to music. It covers the definition of tritones, their historical context, and how they function in music. The tutorial also details the process of finding tritone substitution chords and their applications in various musical progressions.

What is a tritone substitution primarily used for in music?

• To create a melody

• To add rhythm

• To add color and variety

• To simplify a composition

How many whole tones make up a tritone?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Two

In historical context, what was a tritone often referred to as?

• The Angel's Interval

• The Perfect Fifth

• The Major Third

• The Devil in music

What chord can a D Flat 7 substitute in the key of C major?

• C7

• F7

• G7

• A7

What is the first step in finding a tritone substitution chord in any key?

• Find the leading tone

• Use the subdominant

• Start from the tonic

• Identify the dominant chord

In the key of C major, what is the flattened second note?

• E Flat

• E

• D Flat

• D

How does a tritone substitution affect a common 2-5-1 progression?

• It replaces the 1 chord

• It adds a new chord

• It replaces the 5 chord

• It replaces the 2 chord

What is a characteristic of a tritone substitution chord?

• It is always diatonic

• It is always diminished

• It is always minor

• It is non-diatonic

Which of the following is true about tritone substitution in minor keys?

• It works the same as in major keys

• It does not work

• It only works in jazz

• It works differently

What is the benefit of using non-diatonic chords like tritone substitutions?

• They add unexpected elements

• They make the music faster

• They remove dissonance

• They simplify the music