How to Play Phrase 2 of 'Grand Slam' on Guitar: Lick 1

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Part of the video series: How to Play the Solo From "Grand Slam"

Summary: The second phrase of the guitar solo of the song 'Grand Slam' begins with a minor third. Learn how to play the first lick of the second phrase of this song in this free guitar and music theory video lesson.

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Brian Hudson is a professional songwriter in Austin, TX. He has toured and recorded with the Hudson's, a local folk band in Austin, for the past 6 years. Brian also teaches folk, jazz...read more

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"So we're working on the second fretting of Charlie Christians Grand Slam solo, and the second phrase goes like this. (playing guitar) Now the first lick of the phrase begins on the first fret of the G string and instead of playing a major third in the solo like we had in the first phrase, now we're playing a minor third cause of the harmony is moved to the dominant fourth chord. So the solo kind of outlines that chord and it goes like this from the first part of the G string (playing) one more time (playing)."

eHow Article: How to Play Phrase 2 of 'Grand Slam' on Guitar: Lick 1