The Secrets Behind Charlie Christian's "Seven Come Eleven" Solo

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

So much can be learnt from solos like this! Let me know if you have any questions. Andy

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Charlie was the father of modern day electric guitar jazz and otherwise....so sad he left us so soon....great lesson as always 😊👏💪👍🤙

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

He was is the father of the electric guitar. I often wonder what great things he would have gone on to do and he not sadly died so young. Thanks for the comment!

[@37BopCity]

Great lesson, Andy. There is so much to learn from Charlie Christian, who has been such a huge influence on all the greatest guitarists you can name, from Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and many more. His short career has a miraculous quality to it, in that everything he ever recorded was done within a period of only about six years, from when he was about 19 to when he died at the age of only 26. We can only imagine the great music that he would have recorded had he lived. Charlie Christian was and remains a "musician's musician" to this very day and learning some of his licks and solos is one of the most educational things a guitar player can do, no matter what style you play.

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

The names you mention in your comment say it all! I'm still planning to transcribe everything he recorded. About 35 % of the way through it at the moment and he continues to amaze and surprise me.

[@valentinexyz]

Andy...you're priceless and much appreciated. Thank you for your help! ❤

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

That's very kind of you to say! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@darrellqueen3333]

At first glance it is easy to overlook how much you can learn from this solo. But on closer inspection you see how CC was a master. Great breakdown!

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Thanks!

[@ryanhasan2516]

Thanks for including tab!

[@VitalBigras]

This is good 👍🏼 Thanks !

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Thank you

[@MatthewJBell]

This is a great lesson, Andy. Mr Christian was such a giant of the instrument.

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Thanks Matthew. He sure was!

[@enricosenno7767]

What i really like about his playing Is his use of the minor 6 arp of the IV chord as dominant

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Yes, that's a killer move.

[@AndyH2O]

Great description and explanation, thanks.

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Thanks for the feedback 🎸

[@blindpink]

Love the width of that neck....i want one !!!

[@jazzguitarwithandy]

Mine is a L50 conversion, but it fits the bill for me and cost a lot less than a 150.