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Why You Need to Learn Giant Steps
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 1, 2022
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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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