Coltrane Patterns - Why They Are Amazing

What are Coltrane Patterns? Small 4 note fragments that you can use in your solos, and they are amazing because for each chord you solo over there are a lot and they are very easy to play. And this makes them great building blocks for jazz lines of pretty much any kind. What is not to love?

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Content:
00:00 Intro
00:24 What are Coltrane Patterns?
01:04 How to Find Them For A Chord
02:42 Combining with Arpeggios
04:01 It is a Stupid Name...
04:30 More Melodies and Combining Different Coltrane Patterns
05:49 Pat Martino's Dominant trick
07:15 Using Coltrane Patterns for Chromatic and Outside Things
08:35 Move on into pentatonic scales
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My name is Jens Larsen, Danish Jazz Guitarist, and Educator. The videos on this channel will help you explore and enjoy Jazz. Some of it is how to play jazz guitar, but other videos are more on Music Theory like Jazz Chords or advice on how to practice and learn Jazz, on guitar or any other instrument.

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[JensLarsen]

Do you use Coltrane Patterns like this? Or do you have another name for them?
Check out this video if you want to see some pentatonic scale applications which are closely related to this sound:

[AffiBlues]

Hi Jens, from a fellow Dane. I played the blues guitar since I was about 13 y.o. Now I'm 66, and your lessons just woke me up. I'll use my retirement to learn the jazz guitar. Great lessons you give for free. Thanks so much 👌🇩🇰

[DrBreadPants]

God Jens I cannot tell you how invaluable these videos are. I had a jazz guitar teacher back in high school who I always wanted to play like and at the time I just couldn’t grasp everything he played. Your videos are finally helping me understand and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it.

[JeremyCiampa]

Hi Jens! Dennis Sandole taught John Coltrane, Pat Martino, and a number of others in Philadelphia. My teacher studied with Dennis, and used these patterns for me in a lesson years ago. I'm not sure if this is a Sandole creation, something even older, or just a coincidence. Either way, "Coltrane pattern" is a fine name for them! Thank you so much for your wonderful work, Jens!

[permarshall]

Pat lived on my block in Philly in the 70's ... i had a De angelico in the 80's ... i miss it

[quanghungpham]

I'm overwhelmed, there is so much to learn, I think I'll start with the beginner playlist first

[paulreddy]

Hard to believe people would leave you angry comments Jens...

[danspitalnik]

You are THE guy to go to on youtube for jazz guitar lessons. Thanks for all your hard work.

[winstonsmith]

I've always loved Coltrane. He turned me on to jazz. The older I get, the more I love him. Thanks.

[RCSmiths]

Always been fascinated by Coltrane Patterns, I think they are definitely straightforward, but another viable tool in the arsenal of jazz playing.

[epiphanydrums]

Here’s a quote “no good deed goes unpunished “ and another “some things never change”.
Thanks for all the great knowledge you share with us.

[benjaminmoseslieb]

I think this video has unlocked some things that I've been trying to get at for a long time. Thank you so much. I needed this idea of "4 note pattern". I actually searched for "8th note runs", and found one of your other videos in which you used the term Coltrane Pattern. Then I searched for that, and you came up again! I guess I have a lot to learn from you! Your generosity for sharing is much appreciated!

[chasburns]

"Coltrane Pattern " name makes me feel like I'm getting in on the magic of Coltrane's great music. Thanks

[rockstarjazzcat]

Long familiar with the Bergonzi approaches, very much enjoyed hearing you combine Coltrane cells with arpeggios and enclosures. Thanks Jens! Best, Daniel

[Cooltorpedo]

Thank you, Jens. It's amazing how in music short easy patterns can produce interesting melodies. The more I deepen in that concert, the more I see that it's all about the rhythm.

[SpaceMt]

I love that even when providing free and supremely helpful lessons, people still feel the obligation to complain about the title of the concept that you’re taking time to explain.
Love your videos, Jens - you’ve made jazz guitar more accessible than I would’ve hoped.

[jdavis]

Jens, thanks for building your channel the right way, without click bait and hyperbole. Content rules. Please keep up the great work.

[gordonwolf]

This was the most significant lesson I had in years. My ability to play more melodically over chords blossomed after ten minutes playing with this idea— thank you!

[patrickgarcia]

I always appreciate and take away so much from your Videos Jens. Thank you for your wisdom and your humbleness to share it. I’ve taken classical and gypsy jazz lessons at college and I always felt
that the professors were holding back their secrets and didn’t want to tell their students in fear that they’d get better than them. You’re obviously not like that and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Thanks again!

[Bryantthewizz]

Listening to this and knowing that Coltrane sound make it easy to remember what you're teaching. This is a very kind way of pay homage to mr. Coltrane, especially since he is recognized a one of Jazz's greatest pioneers. Since a lot of what you post is jazz oriented, one should expect such references. Thanks for expanding the skill of even those who've been playing for years. I always refer you channel to guitarist from beginners to the advanced. The lessons are priceless!