Giant Steps Bass Lesson: Mastering the 2-5-1
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In this video, I break down the intricate 2-5-1 progressions that define John Coltrane's iconic jazz standard, "Giant Steps." Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned bassist, this lesson will help you navigate the complex harmony and rapid chord changes with confidence.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Note learning/finding exercise
02:22 Harmony breakdown
03:28 What is a 2 5 1?
05:39 Key centres
09:23 Three crucial arpeggio shapes
12:33 Improvising over the changes
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Thanks so much and keep up the great playing!
𝄢 Dan 🙏
Пікірлер: 48
Thank you so much! Just started to get into seventh-chords. This is a great motivation to practice the chord shapes until they become second nature and the apply them on the fly. 👍
Great lesson, Dan. I love this stuff. Question: why did you show the chart in the treble clef? Most of the sheet music I play from uses the bass clef.
@OnlineBassCourses
23 күн бұрын
With a chord chart it doesn’t matter what clef It’s in unless you’re reading the notes. I just happened to have this chart to hand.
@tumbleweedtumbleweed
20 күн бұрын
Fwiw. Charts are typically written generically like this to communicate changes with all the musicians and not just the bassist.
Awesome!
Fascinating! Wonderful lesson. The Giant Steps album went gold in 2018 after selling 500,000 copies. Four of those were purchased by me. The LP. A replacement LP after the first one wore out. A CD. The remastered CD. Always loved it, but never understood it to this level. So cool! I got hooked on Coltrane from his recordings with Miles Davis in the late '50s. As a side note, for other Coltrane fans who may not know, the original Kind of Blue album suffered from an undetected speed issue (one of the tape decks used to record the album was 5% off). This was eventually discovered, and yet another CD release of Kind of Blue that was speed-corrected was released. It's a revelation if you love Kind of Blue, but have never heard the corrected version. And, yes, I've purchased Kind of Blue more times than Giant Steps. 🤩
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17 күн бұрын
Thanks, John. Fascinating comment too! 🙏🙏
Fantastic lesson that links Theory to Practice. One of the most useful lesson I have seen , as much as I am concerned. Thank you so much Dan for the quality of your teaching.
@OnlineBassCourses
21 күн бұрын
My pleasure, Patrick. 🙏
An excellent lesson Dan, I really liked the clarity of your explanations, but also the tips of what to look out for on the chord charts; and the shapes. Stuff here for people of all different levels. Thanks
@OnlineBassCourses
6 күн бұрын
Thanks very much - I appreciate that!
I truly appreciate the incredible lessons and content you consistently provide. I look forward to spending my Saturday mornings studying with you. Thank you for helping me become a better bass player and musician.
@OnlineBassCourses
23 күн бұрын
Really happy to hear you’re improving. 🙏🙏😂
Love this lesson, thanks Dan
Great lesson. 👍
Great lesson!
Really awesome lesson. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Dan
Yes! This is fantastic info thank you.
Thanks Dan.
Thanks for chord chart lesson on jazz chord progression 251 (arpeggio bass notes) and how to play them in various music styles like walking bass feeling jazzy / Motown / etc.
Oh' man! This is good stuff dude! Dan, your KZread channel is very inspirational for me. You do a great job with the video presentation. Ur good in front of the camera, one of the best.. And I've been listening to John Coltrane's Giant Steps forever.
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18 күн бұрын
Thanks. Really appreciate that. 🙏🙏
thanks prof! nice lesson :)
Awesome, Dan always on top of making great videos and lessons... Thanks bro!!! I'd love to have that bass...
Another usefull lesson. Thanks. Your step by step method makes it all clear and easy to follow. Off-topic question: how do you find DiMarzio DP126?
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13 күн бұрын
Thanks! I chose them literally for the reason that they were the only PJ set in the shop I went to. I’m very happy with them. They’re resonant and quite aggressive.
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13 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassCoursesThanks for Your answer. I've read about this set. The only issue may be the J pickup - it seems not to be as loud and punchy as P.
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12 күн бұрын
@@piopio3288 I don't find it an issue. By its very nature, a J is going to be different anyway.
I really needed this detailed explanation on chords to play thru standards... Thank You.
@OnlineBassCourses
23 күн бұрын
Yes. I’ll definitely do that lesson. You could also check out my music theory course that goes into that and a lot more in lots of detail.
@lbjmuzic
22 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassCourses I think you misunderstood my comment but this video was a great lesson...Thanks again.
@OnlineBassCourses
22 күн бұрын
@@lbjmuzic It was late - I did misunderstand it! 😂 But it's also true that this isn't that detailed and I can do another lesson that focuses more on chords/arpeggios in standards. 🙏
@lbjmuzic
21 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassCourses Do you have any videos on music reading position play....or how to Identify when you may need to shift to a midrange or higher frets instead of making big jumps...I struggle with this challenge.
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16 күн бұрын
@@lbjmuzic Yeah, that's a tough one and takes practice and a little experience. I might have something here: kzread.info/head/PLdXYrUzLRVdqZpQbv0sWOiVm54l6hVET0
Great lesson, those jazz standards are a challenge and a lot of fun. Is that another Ibanez you have there on your left?
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23 күн бұрын
Thanks. Good spot! Another cheap vintage one (Musician) I found at a local shop.
Tablature please.
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17 күн бұрын
This is an improv lesson so no TAB. Sorry!!
The Staff changes dramatically Treble Clef E. G. B. D. F. FACE SPACES Bass CLEF G. B. D. F. A. ACEG SPACES Great Lesson Though🎶🎶✌🏽🎶🎶
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18 күн бұрын
The staff has nothing to do with the chord changes which is what this lesson is about. Unless you’re reading the melody in the treble clef (actually a good skill to learn for bass players), the chart could be in any clef and the chord symbols would stay the same.
@standaniels2232
18 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassCourses true that !👍🏽✌🏽
Ive been playing for a year but this language is still confusing to me. How can i learn to understand this better?
@Adisonadibeba
23 күн бұрын
If you get a bit more precise I'll gladly help
@AlexandarShmex
23 күн бұрын
Simple, buy Joe Hubbard's or Janek Gwizdala's books about jazz/music theory. It will take time.
@OnlineBassCourses
23 күн бұрын
This will help. Don’t worry, you’ll pick up the lingo quickly: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqGdj7qwp6uZnLw.htmlsi=dYZPXx0WFTWosegP
@OnlineBassCourses
23 күн бұрын
Both excellent. I have a Music Theory For Bass Players course that explains everything too. 🙏👍
@annihilation777
23 күн бұрын
@@OnlineBassCourses thank you