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After few busy weeks, I finally got some time to update the “Downloads” section of my little webpage at www.jkchang.com with a new project titled “Chromatic Transposition of II-V-I Coltrane Lines.”  This project, similar to the previous project “Chromatic Transposition of II-V-I Bebop Lines,” focuses on developing saxophonist’s sight-reading skill in the formation of chromatic transposition.  The main difference is that the lines are constructed with Coltrane’s multi-tonic system (Coltrane Change).  After some thoughts, I decided to adopt enharmonic spelling to simpfly the notation, hence avoiding any appearance for double-flats/sharps.  Band-in-a-Box files are also uploaded.  Set A contains BIAB files with standard II-V-I progress, so improvisors are provided a platform to play these exercises in the superimposition form.  Set B contains BIAB files with actual “Coltrane Change.”  These files are userful if you are thinking to finetune your aural understanding of Coltrane’s harmonic progression.  The objective of the project is as followed:-)

This project is designed to meet the demands of intermediate to advanced jazz saxophonists as they establish the dexterity of their sight-reading skill in all key signatures. Five ii-V-I jazz lines with the utilization of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane’s multi-tonic system are transposed chromatically, covering the full register of a saxophone to extend the technical flexibility. The author of this project avoids lengthy theoretical annotation, aiming to establish the practical aspect as a sight-reading exercise. However, it is advised that the saxophonists review the analytical structure and the motivic construction of each Coltrane ii-V-I line parallel to the sight-reading practice in order to enhance the learning activity. Although the project is designed specifically for jazz saxophonists, it can be used by other jazz instrumentalists who wish to develop their sight-reading skill.

Again, I hope some of you might find this project to be helpful to your music development:-)