Changes
INTRO I:
“Giant Steps” is difficult due to its fast tempo and rapidly changing chords that quickly shift between three distantly related keys: B major, G major, and E♭ major, all a major third apart. This progression, known as “Coltrane Changes,” forces musicians to constantly and abruptly change scales, making it challenging to find natural-sounding melodies and maintain a coherent musical thought, according to Piano With Jonny and the YouTube channel Piano With Jonny.
INTRO II:
STEPS:
Capital G
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