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Hal Leonard JOHN COLTRANE - OMNIBOOK (C Instruments)

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Essential Information About This Book

  • 43 solo transcriptions faithful to John Coltrane's playing, ideal for working on bebop and hard bop language.
  • "C Instruments" Edition in concert pitch, designed for musicians reading in C.
  • Must-have repertoire combining standards and iconic themes: "Giant Steps," "Blue Train," "Naima," "My Favorite Things," "Equinox," and more.
  • Comprehensive study tool to analyze phrasing, rhythmic cells, chord progressions, and chorus construction.

Summary of This Book

John Coltrane: Omnibook (C Instruments) brings together 43 solos transcribed exactly as played by the legendary saxophonist. This collection is designed as a true jazz vocabulary library: it features fast and angular lines, sequential motifs, arpeggio runs, as well as melodic ideas characteristic of Coltrane, particularly useful for enriching improvisation and sharpening the ear.

The content covers a wide range of pieces and styles, from standards to key compositions, including "Alabama," "All Blues," "Body And Soul," "Central Park West," "Chasin' The Trane," "Countdown," "Cousin Mary," "Crescent," "Equinox," "Giant Steps," "Impressions," "In A Sentimental Mood," "India," "Lazy Bird," "Lush Life," "Moment's Notice," "Mr. P.C.," "My Favorite Things," "My One And Only Love," "Naima (Niema)," "Oleo," "Pursuance," "So What," "Softly As in a Morning Sunrise," "Syeeda's Song Flute," "Theme for Ernie," "Velvet Scene," "We Six," and many others. An excellent choice for working on rhythmic precision, placement, harmonic logic, and coherence of expression, whether in reading, analysis, or playing along at tempo.

Technical Specifications

  • Artist: John Coltrane
  • Instrumentation: C Instruments
  • Collection: Omnibook
  • Genre: Jazz sheet music (solo transcriptions)
Brand reference number: HL00307393
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