Decoding Giant Steps Paperback – April 21, 2023

Originally created as a musical exercise, John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the ii-V-I cadence, and has since become an iconic piece of jazz history. However, navigating the complex harmonies of these so-called “Coltrane changes” can seem like a daunting task—or even a challenge to overcome, in order to prove oneself as a “true” jazz musician.But do not fear: Decoding Giant Steps is here. Beneath the chaos of this composition’s rapidly shifting key centers, there’s a simple concept at play—and by using this master key to unlock the secrets of the song, we can transform the seemingly impossible into something effortless and natural. Gone are the days of struggling to keep up with chord changes, or guessing at which notes to play next. Using the tools and insights found in this book, you’ll be able to craft smooth walking bass lines, gain an encyclopedia of new vocabulary through exercises and etudes, and understand “Giant Steps” through the minds of jazz giants like Chris Potter and Pat Metheny. With Decoding Giant Steps, you’ll soon be improvising over even the most complex harmonic progressions with ease.Along with a complete video master-class that provides a deeper understanding of the book’s content, we’re including highly polished play-alongs that will allow you to put all of these concepts into action immediately. The book also comes complete with TAB. Read more