• Feb 2, 2026 transcription of cantaloupe island sax solo hs (A♭/G) and other chromatic approaches. Passing tones: Use of chromatic runs to create smooth melodic lines. Phrasing and Motif Development The solo demonstrates masterful use of motif development, where short melodic ideas are repeated, varied, and e By Nicola Murazik
• Nov 12, 2025 cantaloupe island piano solo transcription Use a piano or keyboard to match each note and chord, pausing frequently to verify accuracy. Identify motifs, repetitions, and variations to understand Hancock’s improvisational ideas. Notate the solo using music notation By Deron Altenwerth-Christiansen
