Nat Hentoff wrote that Coltrane's solo on "Chasin' the Trane" is "particularly fascinating for the astonishing variety of textures Coltrane draws from the full range of his horn," reflecting the fact that "when he developed his embouchure to reach the higher notes on the soprano, he started to think in higher pitch ranges for the tenor. He began to play much more of his instrument..." Coltrane also explores multiphonics and split tones; Eric Nisenson wrote that "he squeals, wails, and cries through his saxophone" during the solo.