Invitation Chords by John Coltrane

Invitation chords by John Coltrane

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Invitation by John Coltrane: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Invitation" by John Coltrane is a jazz standard composed by Bronislau Kaper and Ned Washington. Coltrane's rendition, featured on his album "Giant Steps," showcases his signature "sheets of sound" technique with rapid, cascading arpeggios. The track features Tommy Flanagan on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums, providing a solid foundation for Coltrane's exploratory saxophone improvisations. The song's modal structure allows for extended solos, highlighting Coltrane's innovative approach to harmony and melody.

Difficulty: Advanced

Key: Cm

[Part A]

| Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 |

| Cm7 | F7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |

| Ebm7 | Ab7 | Db7 | Db7 |


[Part B]

| C#m7 | C#m7 Gb7#5 | Bm7 | Bm7 |

| Bm7 | Bm7 E7#5 | Am7 | Am7 |

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| Am7 | Am7 D7#5 | Gm7 | Gm7 |

| Eb7b5 | Eb7b5 | D7b9 | G7#5 |


[Part A]

| Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 |

| Cm7 | F7 | Bb7 | Bb7 |

| Ebm7 |


[Part C]

| B7b5 | B7b5 | Fm7b5 | Bb7#9 |

| Ebmmaj7 | D7#9 G7#9 |

Published: July 3, 2025

Last updated: July 3, 2025

John Coltrane chords for Invitation

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