Jazz Circle

Giant Steps

Composed by John Coltrane (1960)Form: AB16 bars4/4advanced

Perhaps the most challenging composition in the jazz repertoire. Features rapid modulations through three tonal centers (B, G, Eb) using the "Coltrane changes" pattern. A landmark composition that revolutionized jazz harmony.

Ready
240 BPM

Notation

AA Section (bars 1-8)
BB Section (bars 9-16)