A collection of 1415 gypsy jazz play alongs from Youtube!
Hi all!I've started the Gypsy Jazz Play Alongs project around a year ago.I't a website that collects all the gypsy jazz backing tracks available from Youtube into a single place. No more browsing...
View ArticleSonge D'Automne Chord voicings
I am having a hard time figuring out the voicings for the chords at the beginning of this song. In the fakebook it is written like this: C- /B /Bb /A Ab etc.....It's this first part I can't figure out....
View ArticlePracticing with Multiple Youtube Recordings Soundslices
I'm trying to get out of the habit of practicing with the same youtube backing track over and over again. So I made this:Multiple Youtube Recordings Soundslices:...
View ArticleSinging solos to backing tracks
Recently watched something on YouTube where the guy recommended singing solos to backing tracks in the car. He emphasised singing chord tones and outlining the changes.Anyone any thoughts or...
View ArticleTailpieces Di Mauro style
I am wondering if I should change the original tailpieces of my guitars to that type Do you know where I can get Di Mauro style tailpieces without having to buy another guitar? Craig Bumgarner does...
View Articlesoundslice question
i have been using soundslice for a long time. now the book mark feature seems to have disappeared. anyone know how to make it work?
View Article214 Stephane Wrembel tracks added to Gypsy Jazz Play Alongs
I "grew up" playing along Stephane's backing tracks. He added 214 of them to Youtube a few days ago!I've added them to Gypsy Jazz Play Alongs, 1629 unique backing tracks...
View ArticleWhat book is this from ?
Anybody know what book is this from ? https://vimeo.com/248579426
View ArticleSwing Camp Alberta 2022 (Canada event)
2022 Alberta Swing Camp is on - Swing/Django djam all weekend long Aug 19-21Details to come https://swingcampalberta.wordpress.com/For questions join the Swing Camp Alberta Discord Community...
View ArticleGypsy jazz student with Paulus Schafer
Does anyone know what happened to this course? The website and other links are all down.I've found a PDF and some videos that look to have been shared officially and it is really useful info on...
View Articlelooking for voicings for this progression
the first 3 chords in the bridge of dinah, it also crops up in montagne sainte-genevieve. Em / EmΔ / Em7 the cosimini book suggested voicings with lots of open strings but that doesn't sound nice to my...
View ArticleYoutube 'virtual jams'
This Gypsy Jazz Jam with Florent Devos series is a pretty cool idea. I know Anthony Parker had some similar jam videos back in the day. Any other gypsy jazz 'virtual jam' videos on youtube ?Swing gitan...
View ArticleAvailable books with cd/mp3 for playalongs
Can you recommend maybe one or two available books with accompanying cd or mp3 for me to just be able to playalong with the tunes? I'm interested specifically in the tunes suggested by the folks at...
View ArticleHelp identifying passing chords
Can anyone help with these passing chords and voicings? It's the last 8 to Them There Eyes.I still don't have an ear for these things... working on it.Thanks! Them There eyes.mp3
View Articlepassing chords theory?
New to trying to play gypsy jazz rhythm guitar. What is the generally accepted theory for using passing chords in a tune? For example, my first tune is Minor Swing, Am6 Dm6 E7. Without going overboard...
View ArticleAAB Anniversary Song / Danube backing
Hello does anyone have a slower backing around 160-180 bmp for this tune that's AAB.Funny that it's not included in DC Music school?I realise I can slow down other backings, but I was curious if anyone...
View ArticleTikTok Duets and Instagram Reel Remixes
Has anybody tried the duet feature on TikTok ? https://youtu.be/9S2mY8YFBsY...
View ArticleDuo only Bass, Guitar/Vocals?
Anyone knows a Gypsy band consisting of just Bass and Guitarist who sings?
View ArticleZoom Lessons
Purchased an Altamira M30 and working through Alex Simon's "Introduction to Gypsy Jazz" on Udemy. Seems like mastering even the basics is tough; human input seems almost critical for learning this.Any...
View ArticleDjams in Richmond VA and surrounding areas?
I know about the Baltimore and DC area communities and activities. Looking for Djams in Richmond VA and surrounding areas. Cheers to all and Thank You
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