Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Superscript (Alternate) Chord Symbols

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Posts
    20

    Default Superscript (Alternate) Chord Symbols

    In the song 'That Old feeling' there appears, above the main chord symbols, other chord symbols in a smaller font. These don't play - what is their purpose?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    351

    Default Superscript chords

    Quote Originally Posted by KOYCARP View Post
    In the song 'That Old feeling' there appears, above the main chord symbols, other chord symbols in a smaller font. These don't play - what is their purpose?
    They are substitute chords to be used when you're just reading the chart and not playing iReal.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Posts
    20

    Default

    Thanks. If I were to re-write the song using the superscript chords would I find them more harmonically interesting in your opinion?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    335

    Default

    It depends on the song and the chords. Often, they are more interesting; they may be tritone substitutions or reharmonizations. They may be a different turnaround or a ii-V-I in the relative minor or something like that. It is a matter of your taste and preference.

    I sometimes use alternative chords to indicate the chords used in a favorite jazz performance with non-standard changes.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Posts
    20

    Default

    Thanks all

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Do you have any questions?

Check out our Support page

Sign up to our newsletter
Join us