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Discover the simple arpeggio that Coltrane, Parker, Mobley — and the entire jazz language — is built upon.
This single shape unlocks the real jazz sound, upper-structure thinking, and modern phrasing.
Stop overcomplicating your practice — master this one idea and transform your playing.
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The Hidden Shape – Learn how one Cmaj7 arpeggio became the foundation for legendary jazz solos.
Upper-Structure Magic – Turn basic harmony into rich 9th and 13th sounds like Mobley and Parker.
Real-World Application – Practice lines straight from Coltrane, Parker, and Mobley to make this sound your own.
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In this tutorial
00:00 The Most Important Arpeggio In Jazz
01:29 Hank Mobley on Cmaj
02:17 Upper Structures
03:33 Charlie Parker on Simple 7th Chords
05:14 BEST TIP on Upper Structures
05:47 Coltrane’s 7th Chords
06:53 Extras Extras Extras
08:00 More Inspiration on Patreon
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