This is, in some ways, an ethnomusicological study of Charlie Christian’s style I am looking at everything from a historical perspective. Most lessons, that I have seen, certainly look correct but they seem to focus on the more “obvious” aspects of Charlie Christian’s guitar style some of the information, while correct, is also a bit superficial. For starters, I am going after something different. I haven’t really looked at all of them in detail, but I’ve glanced over a few of them. Why am I doing this? There are many reasons. I’m perfectly aware that there are many Charlie Christian style lessons out there.
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So, yes, I’m working on a lesson series on the guitar style of Charlie Christian. I will certainly redo it, when it’s time to get serious! Last but not least, it goes without saying that there can be only ONE Charlie Christian this is a humble tribute to him, and in no way do I pretend to be able to play EXACTLY like him. I didn’t have time to practice the solo at all. All this to say that these were not ideal performance conditions for me. Today was really my last chance to do anything like this before I take off. When I got back home, I started recording the solo. This morning, I drove my roommate to the airport for his holidays.
At 1 am last night, I transcribed and memorized Charlie Christian’s solo to “Flying Home”. I was supposed to start working on a Charlie Christian lesson project for DC Music School in August, but for reasons way beyond my control, I was not able to do anything. Balancing work, and holiday social obligations have left me with very little time to do the video linked below. The last few months have been incredibly hectic, and the last few days even worse. Also, thanks to Michael Bauer for lending me a Gibson ES-150 and the Gibson EH-150 amplifier.ĭISCLAIMER: It’s a few hours before Christmas 2015, and in less than 48 hours, I will be flying to Taiwan for 3 months. The Count Basie Trio plays the blues without Freddie, and then with Freddie.Before I begin, I would like to give a big thanks to the fine folks at Lollar Pickups for providing me with a CC pickup, and a big thank you to my luthier Martin Tremblay for providing me with an ES-250 style guitar. The band sings about Freddie and he answers with chord fills.Ĭall and response between the band and the guitar.įreddie provides accompaniment for southern folk singer Brother John Sellers.īrother John Sellers Sings Blues And Folk Songs The final recording of Freddie Green's long career.Ĭhord and Single Note Solos of Freddie Greenįreddie solos with single notes and chords. Length of the guitar's quarter note pulse is varied in a subtle manner.įreddie creates a counter melody to complement the bass line.Ĭonsidered to be the finest recording of Freddie's guitar sound.Ī superb example of Freddie's mature style.
The celebrated opening G13 arpeggio made famous by Freddie. Tritone played on the 4th and 3rd strings is the primary voicing.įreddie slides into voicings from below and from above. Rare recording where the guitar plays on the upbeat.įreddie is heard in a small group context. Old Manuscripts: Broadcast Transcriptions 1944/45 One note chord technique is easily heard. Your browser does not support the audio element.įour note chord voicings influenced by his banjo background.Ĭount Basie Orchestra At The Savoy BallroomĮarly recording of his unique one note chord technique. Just look for the link beside each audio clip below. The transcribed musical notations for many of these excerpts are posted on this website. Here are brief excerpts from Freddie's recordings, specially selected to illustrate the progression of his style and unusual aspects of his talent. Recorded Examples of Freddie Green's Rhythm Guitarįreddie Green's musical career spanned six decades - from the 1930s to the 1980s.
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