BILLY BUTLER’S SWINGING BLUES { THE CROASSROADS

Let’s round off this study with three swinging ideas courtesy of Django Reinhardt, Oscar Moore (Nat King Cole) and Danny Gatton (Gene Vincent) respectively, with each employing the semitone upward sidestepping motion we’ve just witnessed in Billy’s playing. For 5a) we’re employing a three-note cross rhythmic idea that repeats over the bar line and uses the open third string as a pedal. In 5b) we’re definitely in full-swing with a line based around C Major Pentatonic scale (C-D-E-G-A), albeit with chromatic decoration and embellishment. For our final example, 5c) we’re employing pedal steel style added 6th and 9th voicings courtesy of the legendary Danny Gatton. Again, here the rhythmic intent and confidence of delivery goes a long way.