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Why You Need to Learn Giant Steps

Why You Need to Learn Giant Steps

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


Why You Need to Learn Giant Steps

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Giant Steps by John Coltrane is often known as a right of passage for jazz musicians because it is notoriously one of the most difficult jazz standards to learn and improvise over. Truly it is a complicated song. So, in today's episode, I'm actually gonna talk about why actually going into the trouble of working on and practicing and learning Giant Steps is actually gonna help you play all other jazz standards a lot better.In this episode:1. Reasons why you need to study Giant Steps2. Learn the Coltrane changes3. Understand the underlying modulations within the tune      4. How to navigate V-I chord progressions in different keys 5. How to use altered licks for V-I ideas                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Important Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way50% off Offer 
Released:
Aug 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!