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Paging The Devil - Charlie Christian (jump blues masterclass) (Patreon)

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2023-09-09 10:01:00
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2026-08
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All lesson materials for my deep dive into this lick-filled swing blues solo by Charlie Christian. Also included are the sheets for my chord changes, as well as my backing track.

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Must Learn; Jump Blues solo & chords - simple swing & bebop phrases to elevate your playing!

*NEW! Access all lesson materials by becoming a Patreon at the link below for just a small monthly fee!.. https://patreon.com/AlexFarranGuitar If Patreon isn’t your bag, you can purchase the materials for this lesson alone, directly at the link below; https://smogfalls.gumroad.com/l/wijuj Today we tackle this fantastic blues solo by Charlie Christian. Jump Blues 101!.. There is so much rich vocabulary in here that even those with only a passing interest in jazz and swing blues will enjoy. His ideas are so simple and melodic, and easy to absorb into your own playing. Stick around til the end for some gear talk and recommended listening too! Other videos mentioned in this one; Essential chord voicings from triads.. https://youtu.be/fvvIc93f-EU I would highly recommend downloading the lesson materials provided at the link above.. all of the topics covered in this lesson are typed up nice and neat and provided in both guitar pro and PDF formats. Having these to hand whilst following along with the video will certainly make things much easier to absorb. Thanks for watching and please do leave a comment down below, and if you could hit the like button and subscribe to my channel, that would really be so appreciated. You can also buy me a coffee at this link; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alexfarran And I post most days on insta: https://www.instagram.com/alexfarranguitar #jazzguitar #jazzlesson #djangoreinhardt #guitarlesson #gibsonguitars #gibsones125 #fender #musician #swingguitar #charliechristian #guitarteacher #learning #tuition #guide #howto #music #blues #jazz #guitar #guitarra #bebop #jazzstandard #gypsyjazz #jazzmanouche #vintage #artdeco #chordmelody #guitarra #chitarra #vintagemusic #guitarsolo #jimmierivers #blues #guitarsolo #bluesguitar #wesmontgomery #barneykessel #jimhall #joepass #herbellis #georgebenson #jazz #blues #country #folk #americana #barryharris #talfarlow #johnnysmith #billfrisell #tedgreene #jumpblues

Comments

Gert De Groof

As far as I’m concerned you may teach us every CC song. Love it.

Alex Farran Guitar

Man, I could very easily have a channel that only teaches CC material! .. maybe a sideline 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

Gert De Groof

Question: in the solo, bar 4. Eb9 lick…I recognize the Gm7b5 shape, as well as the Bbm6 shape which are actually the same notes as Eb9. I’m still often confused by this, maybe I’m just overthinking it. You seem to approach it as Eb9. Any suggestions about these different approaches? Same thing in bar 5…

Alex Farran Guitar

You’re on the right track if you can think of it as all 3 things, but I would always name it based on its function and context, so as it’s functioning as an Eb dominant 7th sound here (V/IV), we should think of it as an Eb9.

Gert De Groof

Got it. I think I struggle with this, because I still play/visualize my arpeggio’s starting of the root…hard to get rid of that…

Alex Farran Guitar

That’s a common issue for sure, and something I was guilty of. What helped me was forcing myself to start on say the 3rd, or the 5th or the 7th rather than the root.. also practice them descending from the 3rd, 5th and 7th because of course when you use these shapes in an improvised solo, you certainly won’t be starting on the root each time.

Gert De Groof

Thanks, that would be practicing inversions…have to get on it!

GoofyRaf

Hi Alex, the chords on solo charts and comping charts are different. It doesn’t help to understand, just for you to know… Excellent lesson anyway, I love it. I think I’ll try to stick to it, and make me a small repertoire from your lessons, to put the usual chords changes and harmony, and all the concepts you show in my personal bag. Thanks for all.

Alex Farran Guitar

Hi buddy, I actually include alternate chord symbols for a reason! There are near endless options for voicings and substitutions with this stuff, so for the comping I go with what I would play as a rhythm player. But for the lead, I label things the way you should think of it as a lead player.. ie; the important harmonic elements to outline. Sometimes that may end up being different, but that's at the very heart of how jazz works so best to not avoid it! And yes, making a repertoire of music you can play from memory, no sheet music etc is a powerful thing. To be able to fill say 30 minutes of time with solid performances.. that's the goal 👌🏻

GoofyRaf

Yes ! That make sense, and I love it. I have to look side by side the two sheets, and understand the core chords on solo, and the embellishment or smart moves on comping. Thanks for this smart & jazzy answer 🙏

GoofyRaf

Just wanna let you know I have a lot of fun playing this tune. So melodic. I have it in my ears, soon in my fingers. Love it. Thank you, really.

Niall

Hi Alex, great lesson, please do a study on (or a few licks from) Swing To Bop sometime

superclodclod

Thanks for this. I love that you teach the rhythm and the solo!

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I just found this little window for comments. I just discovered your channel on YT a couple of days ago. I feel like your lessons and focus could not be more spot on for me. Very pleased to have found you and the music!