Randy Johnston's Coltrane Changes Strategies - Part 1

Randy Johnston teaches how to apply the Coltrane (Giant Steps) cycle to traditional I-vi-ii-V and ii-V-I progressions, along with the derivation of the cycle itself. He provides specific lines and ideas for soloing on these changes, plus practical ways to make both comping and soloing flow more easily on the guitar — including lines and examples drawn from Coltrane's iconic tune Giant Steps.

In this course, you will learn

• Specific licks and substitutions for navigating the Coltrane cycle
• Ways to make comping and soloing less awkward on the guitar for this progression
• The derivation of the progression and how to apply it to standard progressions
• Lines and examples for working through Giant Steps itself

By the end of Part 1, you'll be better able to navigate the Coltrane-style harmonic cycle from both a comping and a soloing standpoint, with concrete material for getting this difficult progression under your fingers. Suited to intermediate and advanced players.

Duration: 29 minutes. PDF included.