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Coltrane's Tone Circle Diagram Draws Fresh Attention

Original: Coltrane's Tone Circle

John Coltrane's so-called tone circle, a circular diagram of musical notes often linked to his late-1950s and 1960s harmonic explorations, is the subject of a new blog piece by J. Tom Schroeder. The diagram, which has long fascinated musicians and theorists who debate whether it reflects a systematic approach or was merely a practice tool, is being revisited and shared among readers interested in music theory and Coltrane's compositional methods.

Why now: A new write-up on Coltrane's famous circle diagram has renewed interest in his harmonic theory among music and math enthusiasts.

John ColtraneJ. Tom Schroeder

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