Solo: A Star Wars Story - 52 Easter Eggs & References Explained

40. The Valachord

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During a brief moment of bonding between Beckett and Han, Beckett mentions that his eventual plan is to pay off his debts, retire with Val (Thandie Newton) and learn how to play the valachord.

The valachord is a complex musical instrument first introduced to the Star Wars canon in Chuck Wendig's 2015 novel Aftermath, where the family of The Force Awakens' starfighter pilot Temmin Wexley (Greg Grunberg) was shown to own one.

Beckett references the instrument once again during his final moments, telling Han seconds before he dies, "I really was gonna learn the valachord."

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