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Session 4 : More Blues Tools


Playing Tip


When you see a 9th chord, you can
substitute a half-diminished 7th chord
built on the 3rd of the 9th chord.

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9th Chord Forms

9th Chord Blues in G

Half-Diminished 7th Chord Forms

Chord Substitution: Half-Diminished 7th for 9th Chord

An important chord substitution trick is to substitute a half-diminished 7th built on the 3rd of the 9th chord.
This is a very helpful chord substitution trick when looking for more chord options to play when playing the
blues.


For example, an E half-diminished chord could be substituted for a C9th. Or if the chord is an F7 or F9, then
an A half-diminished chord could be used.


Playing Tip


You can substitute a 9th
chord for any 7th chord.

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