Naima
Composed by John Coltrane (1959)Form: ABAB12 bars4/4advanced
A deeply spiritual ballad written by Coltrane for his first wife. Features lush, static harmonies with a meditative quality. The unconventional form (ABAB over 12 bars) and rich harmonic colors make this an advanced study in modern jazz harmony.
Ready
80 BPM
Notation
AA Section (bars 1-3)
BB Section (bars 4-6)
AA Section (bars 7-9)
BB Section (bars 10-12)