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Giant Steps
John Coltrane (1960)
One of the most challenging jazz standards. Features Coltrane changes - rapid modulation through three key centers a major third apart.
Form: 16 barsStyle: Post-BopTempo: 260-300 BPM
Changes
BΔ7
D7
GΔ7
A#7
D#Δ7
Am7
D7
GΔ7
A#7
D#Δ7
F#7
BΔ7
Fm7
A#7
D#Δ7
Am7
D7
GΔ7
C#m7
F#7
BΔ7
Fm7
A#7
D#Δ7
C#m7
F#7
Drop 2 Voice Leading
Pattern 1
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Pattern 2
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Pattern 3
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Pattern 4
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Drop 3 Voice Leading
Pattern 1
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Pattern 2
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Pattern 3
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Pattern 4
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