Channel: Adam Rafferty

Category: Entertainment

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Description: Are you curious, confused, or scared by "Giant Steps" by John Coltrane? I was too - so I understand how you feel. This started as a "guitar performance" video but when a good friend told me the music was too complex to follow, I decided to put a lesson upfront. (To skip the "lesson" and just listen to the MUSIC - see the timestamps below.) A lot of people "enjoy" jazz but are not sure what they are listening to. It's confusing! So, I hope I can clear some things up for you. Jazz musicians forget that what sounds obvious to them, is often very confusing to listeners. Enjoy, and please comment below! 0:00 What's in the video? 1:04 A listener gets confused 1:38 The Curse of the Expert 2:01 John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" - the song and challenge, explained 3:45 Slow and fast version of the main melody (the head) 5:08 How does one improvise over chord changes? 7:12 Melodies that fit the "Coltrane Changes" 9:42 Performance of "GIANT STEPS" - as guitar duo - enjoy! Guitars Used: Nylon "Crossover" built by Daniel Zucali (melody & improvisation - red jacket :-) ) guitars.zucali.com Maton Michael Fix Model (streel string & chord "comping) maton.com.au/product/ebg808c-micfix ► Start learning my solo arrangements and get personal guitar coaching - FREE 14 day trial: studywithadam.com ► Get more cool FREE lessons here: adamrafferty.com/lessons ------- Follow me! ► Facebook: facebook.com/adamrafferty... ► Instagram: instagram.com/rafferty.adam ► Fingerstyle Guitar HANGOUT - iTunes Podcast: apple.co/2GVDWoR ► Twitter: twitter.com/adamrafferty ► NEW - Join the "Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Community" on Facebook ► Post your videos, chat and hang out with me and other guitar players here: ► facebook.com/groups/fingerstyleguitarhangout ► NEW book "The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar" available on Amazon ► adamrafferty.com/book