Reharmonization Techniques -

Swap a IV (F major) for a ii (D minor).

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

You can create forward motion by "treating" any chord in a progression as a temporary tonic and preceding it with its own V7 chord. C — Am — Dm — G7 Reharmonized: C — E7 — Am — A7 — Dm — G7 Swap a IV (F major) for a ii (D minor)

Reharmonization is as much about the bass line as it is the chords. Aim for smooth voice leading or intentional chromatic steps. C — Am — Dm — G7 Reharmonized:

Moving the same chord shape (like a Minor 9th or a Quartal voicing) in parallel with the melody, regardless of the key signature. This creates a modern, "shifting" sound common in Impressionism and modern jazz. 6. The "ii-V" Expansion

Keep the bass note constant while the chords change above it. Playing C, D/C, F/C, and G/C.