This is my first ever Bebop Deluxe lesson. This one contains some fantastic guitar work from the great unsung British guitar hero Bill Nelson. A masterclass in inventive, melodic rhythm playing and soloing.
Arpeggios
Grand Slam by Charlie Christian
In this video I’m looking at Charlie Christian’s wonderful solo from the track Grand Slam that he performed with Benny Goodman.Tab can be found on Patreon.
Rose Room by Charlie Christian
Here’s my take on one of the all-time great guitar solos.
Music & Tab
I’ve transcribed the solo below. Be sure to listen to the original recording to appreciate the nuances of rhythm and emphasis which are hard to pick up from musical notation alone.
