Song Help Request tab request - Naima by John Coltrane - solo arrangement

Tomegatherion · Jan 31, 2017

Hi,
Could anyone offer any help tabbing out the ballad Naima by John Coltrane?

I have attached a chart of the melody.

Thanks

Jim Hanks · Jan 31, 2017

First, I'd probably look for an Eb instrument chart which would put the written key as F instead of Ab. That should put the chords in more familiar territory for the uke. I probably wouldn't bother to do a full tab. There's so much space in the melody, you're going to have to fill in a lot with the chords anyway.

But yeah, I'd like to hear a solo uke version of this too.

Maguwa · Jan 31, 2017

Not sure how good your ears are at this point, but you could transcribe the harmonies from Eric Dolphy's version. Do it in three part harmony.
Do you play on a low G uke?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPiDFQJ15P8

harmonized melody starts at around 1:50.

Give it a shot, if you get stuck we can help you.

Jim Hanks · Feb 1, 2017

If you play a linear tuning (e.g. "low g" or standard baritone) and ignore the bottom two strings, this has promise for a uke transcription:
https://www.guitartabsexplorer.com/coltrane-john-Tabs/naima-tab.php

Tomegatherion · Feb 1, 2017

Thanks for tips guys, i found a chart in F that does simplify the chords.
and yes i play a standard baritone mostly, so that guitar tab definitely looks convertible.

Thanks all.

zztush · Feb 2, 2017

Hi, Tomegatherion!

I like all of John Coltrane's albums but especially Giant Steps is one of my favorite one. The key is Eb , hence he may play alt sax on Namia. I just arranged it to simple way for you. It is not a good arrangement but you can change as you like. Enjoy!

upload gambar

Tomegatherion · Feb 2, 2017

Hey,

Thanks for the arrangement, I will give it a try later on today!

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