Reharmonization — Techniques

Instead of changing the whole chord, keep the harmony static while moving a single inner voice chromatically (e.g., C — Cmaj7 — C7 — C6).

This involves "borrowing" chords from a parallel mode, usually the parallel minor. Reharmonization Techniques

Any dominant chord (V7) can be preceded by its related minor seventh (ii7). G7 — C Expanded: Dm7 — G7 — C Instead of changing the whole chord, keep the

The simplest form of reharmonization involves replacing a chord with another that shares a similar function and scale. Instead of changing the whole chord

This adds chromaticism and stronger "pull" toward the next chord in the sequence. 4. Modal Interchange (Borrowed Chords)

If you are in C Major, use an Abmaj7 (from C minor) instead of an F major.