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John Coltrane Patterns

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Jazz Patterns - John Coltrane Style 101 Are you having problems playing jazz patterns, scales, or longer lines at fast tempos? Is your improvisation grinding to a screeching halt when you play over complex chord progressions? Don't worry, you're not alone! Today I'm going to try and fix that for you. I'm going to teach you how to play some very effective and easy 4 note Coltrane jazz patterns that will help you solve this problem. These patterns for jazz not only sound great, but they're also easy to grab when tempos are fast and chord changes are complex. You can use these patterns on any instrument too! So, lets get started learning by exploring these jazz patterns right now. What Are Four Note Jazz Patterns? Four note jazz patterns are harmonic devices that jazz players use to construct lines which make them a ‘must know for the practicing musician. This article examines a common four note pattern which is sometimes referred to as the Coltrane Pattern or 1235 because it is constructed using the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th degrees of the scale as shown below. The first 1235 grouping has no 7th which means it can be applied over both major and dominant 7th chords. Four note groupings are typically amended for each chord type. For example the 3rd can be flattened to make them fit over minor 7th chords. Chord Type FormulaNote Names in C Major 7 1235 C,D,E,G Dominant 71235 C,D,E,G Minor7 12b35 C,D,Eb,G Minor 7b5 12b3b5:C, D, Eb, Gb Coltrane used four note groupings exclusively on his ‘Giant Steps’ solo.

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