Discover how John Coltrane built deep, expressive blues solos using simple tools like triads, repetition, and chromaticism. This lesson breaks down his phrasing so you can unlock real emotion, structure, and clarity in your own playing.
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Coltrane’s Blues Language – Learn his phrasing through triads and repetition
Simple Tools, Deep Emotion – Use enclosures and chromatics for real expression
Structure Creates Freedom – Internalize blues form to solo with clarity and flow
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In this tutorial
00:00 Coltranes Blues Patterns
00:57 Blues Foundation - Coltrane Patterns
02:53 Triads - But Not How You Think
03:56 Repeating Chord Tone Arpeggio
04:22 Add The 7th
06:13 Flip Around The Patterns
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