🎁 Bob Berg – “Giant Steps” – FREE PDF Transcription

🎷 Experience Bob Berg’s Final Recorded Solo – FREE PDF Transcription

This transcription captures Bob Berg’s powerful solo on John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps”, recorded in November 2002 during the sessions for Gerald Gradwohl’s album ABQ. Tragically, this was Berg’s last recording before his untimely death in a car accident just weeks later.

Berg’s interpretation of this challenging standard showcases his exceptional command of harmony and rhythm, offering a unique perspective on a jazz classic. This transcription is available for free to honor his legacy and provide valuable insights into his improvisational style.

🎼 This PDF Lets You Explore Berg’s Mastery Over Harmony and Shape

This is more than just a high-speed run through changes — it’s a creative, intense, and deeply informed improvisation. You’ll hear how Bob Berg phrases across barlines, stretches rhythmic boundaries, and shapes ideas in a way that still feels grounded and melodic.

This is a goldmine for studying:

• Voice leading through difficult harmony
• Motivic development at a fast tempo
• Fluid navigation of the Coltrane matrix

Use it to challenge your facility, expand your ear, and absorb the sound of one of the modern greats.

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full note-for-note transcription of Bob Berg’s solo on “Giant Steps”

✅ Clean, printable formatting

✅ Available in B♭ and Concert Pitch versions

✅ Chord symbols included for harmonic context

✅ Ideal for saxophonists, jazz students, and enthusiasts of modern jazz improvisation

🎯 Why This Resource Is for You:

• Study Berg’s approach to navigating complex chord changes

• Enhance your understanding of advanced jazz harmony

• Use it as a practice tool for developing improvisational skills

• Gain inspiration from one of Berg’s final performances

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“This solo is fire. It helped me really understand how to control complex changes without just running scales — and Berg’s phrasing is so personal.”

— David H.

📥 How It Works:

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3. Open the PDF and start exploring the lines

4. Rewatch the video — or use the solo as your own study material

👤 About the Author:

Martin Uherek is a jazz saxophonist and educator dedicated to helping musicians improve their fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. His lick packs, transcriptions, and solo studies are trusted by jazz learners and teachers worldwide.

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⚖️ Educational Use Disclaimer:

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