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My Shining Hour- John Coltrane

Never thought I would be able to transcribe a Coltrane solo. It is faster than I can perform at this point. I chose to do it all in the upper register of the bass which allowed me to play it in the same register as the tenor...I think... Also.... couldn't get the speed up . Going to keep working on it...





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  1. YEA! Such great lines. Congratulations! Sounds great in that register! Great job!

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