John Coltrane Instructional Material

In this book, the legendary Joe Diorio takes you through John Coltrane's classic (and very challenging) improvisation vehicle 'Giant Steps.' This in-depth study includes 17 single-note solos, II-V patterns, substitution principles for both comping and soloing, and eight complete chord-melody solos utilizing a variety of harmonization techniques. (Warner Bros. Publications, Inc.) Standard notation and guitar TAB.

 Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative, creative, and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically, he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltrane's career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style in notation and tablature grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along CD provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane.
Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc. (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

 THE GIANTS OF JAZZ series is designed to provide a method for studying, analyzing, imitating and assimilating the idiosyncratic and general facets of the styles of various jazz giants. The Coltrane book provides many transcriptions, plus discography, biographical data, style traits, genealogy, and bibliography. (WARNER BROS. PUBLICATIONS, INC.)

 Regarded by experts as 'the best jazz recording of all time,' the 1959 release Kind of Blue is one of the most influential albums in the history of jazz. This exceptional book features transcriptions of all the improvised solos as well as sketch scores for all the songs from this landmark release. This includes Miles' trumpet parts, the brilliant sax work of John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderly, and rhythm section parts to use as guides for the feel of each composition. Songs include: So What · Freddie Freeloader · Blue in Green · All Blues · and Flamenco Sketches. Also includes background information on the album and notes on the folio. Essential for all jazz fans! (Hal Leonard Corporation) Written for applicable instruments.

Coltrane's genius shines through in these stunning tenor sax transcriptions of classic solos from 14 tunes from the great American songbook: All or Nothing at All · The Inch Worm · It's Easy to Remember · My Favorite Things · My Ideal · My One and Only Love · My Shining Hour · Softly as in a Morning Sunrise · They Say It's Wonderful · What's New · and more. Includes a biography and a discography. (Hal Leonard Corporation) Written for tenor sax.

This collection of 26 tenor sax transcriptions features some of jazz giant John Coltane's most important solos: Blue Train · Central Part West · Giant Steps · Impressions · Lazy Bird · Moment's Notice · My Favorite Things · 'Round Midnight · and more. Includes a bio, notation guide, alternate fingerings, and discography with historical notes on the recordings. (Hal Leonard Corporation) Written for tenor sax.

Hal Leonard Corporation presents "John Coltrane - The Music of" from their Transcribed catalog. This product contains music made famous by John Coltrane. Included: Harmonique, Liberia, Vilia, Saturn, Manifestation, Untitled Original, Bessie's Blues, Father & Son & Holy Ghost, Dusk-Dawn, Mr. Day (One And Four), Dahomey Dance, Alabama, Cousin Mary, Serenity, Chasin' The Trane, Your Lady, Evening (Part Iii Of Suite), Cosmos, Consequences, Village Blues, Affirmation (Part Iv Of Suite), Acknowledgement (Part 1), Pursuance, Living Space, Jupiter (The Planets) Holst G, Miles' Mode ( The Red Planet), To Be, Untitled 90314, Pristine, Mr. P.C., Giant Steps, Lazy Bird, Spiral, Leo, Impressions and more. Written for tenor sax.

Hal Leonard Corporation presents "John Coltrane Plays Giant Steps (Tenor Saxophone)" from their Artist Transcriptions catalog. This product contains music made famous by John Coltrane composed by John Coltrane and arranged by David Demsey. Included: Giant Steps. Written for tenor sax.

Coltrane’s landmark composition Giant Steps used a new harmonic formula. This book examines it in detail as well as Countdown. Also, contains practice exercises and solo examples plus, how to use this new harmony over standard harmony. For all instruments.

Interesting facets of Coltrane's playing are presented along with eight transcriptions of his solos as recorded on the Blue Note albums WHIMS OF CHAMBERS and BLUE TRAIN. Titles are: Blue Train, Nita, Just for the Love, We Six, Omicron, Moment's Notice, Locomotion, Lazy Bird. Written for tenor sax.

This songbook presents exact note-for-note tenor saxophone transcriptions for every piece on John Coltrane's landmark album A Love Supreme. Includes: Acknowledgement (Part I) - Resolution (Part II) - Pursuance (Part III) - Psalm (Part IV). Written for tenor sax.

BOOK/CD
Eight favorite jazz classics from one of the most innovative and influential jazz artists in history, the great John Coltrane, including the haunting ballad Naima. Coltrane’s compositions explored many new frontiers and opened up new harmonic doors for all who followed. The crisp, tight rhythm section adds much enjoyment to this unique play-a-long. The rhythm section is comprised of Harold Mabern, piano; Ron Carter, bass; and Adam Nussbaum, drums. This volume includes a quality stereo recording and a coordinated booklet with parts for all instruments... treble and bass clef, Bb and Eb.

BOOK/CD
Eight more classic compositions for all musicians wishing to find out what it’s all about, including the historical Giant Steps. Coltrane could also cook on a simple straight-ahead blues, as evidenced in this set. The ryhthm section provides the perfect rhythmic feel for each tune and weaves a beautiful harmonic fabric for you to play along with.
The great rhythm section includes Harold Mabern, piano; Ron Carter, bass; and Adam Nussbaum, drums. This volume includes a quality stereo recording and a coordinated booklet with parts for all instruments... treble and bass clef, Bb and Eb.

 Jazz Play-Along Series Vol.13: John Coltrane
 For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: · Melody cue with proper style and inflection · Professional rhythm tracks · Choruses for soloing · Removable bass part · Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: · An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) · Additional choruses for soloing. INCLUDES: Blue Train (Blue Trane) · Countdown · Cousin Mary · Equinox · Giant Steps · Impressions · Lazy Bird · Mr. P.C. · Moment's Notice · Naima (Neima). (Hal Leonard Corporation)

The best lines of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and many more. Includes: Donna Lee · Groovin' High · Confirmation · Epistrophy · Ornithology · and more. All books are compatible with each other. (Hal Leonard Corporation) 

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