In Part 2, Matt uses the three- and four-note arpeggios he’s given you in previous weeks to explore the mysteries of the ii–V progression and construct licks that are built to provide resolution.
SESSION 3: Charlie Christian’s solo on “Honeysuckle Rose” |
Charlie Christian’s solo on “Honeysuckle Rose” |
In this session, Matt shows you Charlie Christian’s solo on “Honeysuckle Rose”, recorded with the Benny Goodman Orchestra in 1939. As he walks you through the solo he gives you alternate fingerings and shows you how to practice the solo by dividing the solo into one-, two-, and four-measure sections.
You can also check out these other Charlie Christian recordings:
“Swing To Bop" (“Topsy”)
"I’ve Found A New Baby"
"Ad Lib Blues”
This Charlie Christian YouTube Playlist
And this Charlie Christian fan site.
Charlie Christian, “Honeysuckle Rose” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers) |