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From our very own AndyW 'Playing by ear is a skill !' Good to know if, like me, you need to make up for a lack of talent with hard work. You guys ? D.
View ArticleAnother article/video on ear training
Hope you guys enjoy this one :-) http://www.denischang.com/index.php/2018/12/02/the-art-of-transcribing-part-6/
View ArticleWhat are the best Django solos to transcribe?
Hi All, Transcribing takes a great deal of time and effort to do, so it seems a beginner should choose a piece by Django that gives them a wealth of ideas, phrases, and is not too difficult. I wanted...
View ArticleAnybody use Samy Daussat's FB course?
How exactly does it work, and what were/are your impressions? Do you need to understand French, or can you get most of it from examples and context? I've taken a quick look at the page, but couldn't...
View ArticleTV Commercial for "The Farmer's Dog"
Has anybody seen the TV commercial for the Farmer's Dog? The music is quite interesting with very well done rhythm guitar, and a Django ending. It certainly sounds like New Orleans musicians to me,...
View ArticleFirst jam last night
I went to my first Gypsy jam in public last night! And better yet I survived. I've been playing at home for two years or so, and have had people over to jam. This was the first time in a while when I...
View ArticleBasic Starter Book to introduce me to Gypsy Jazz Guitar
Any recommendations? I've been listening a lot to GJ over the last year. Would like to play at some basic level. I can handle most chords I come across but am horrible at lead guitar. Any suggestions...
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Youtube videos on Gypsy Jazz
Hello folks! I've started making Youtube videos on my personal channel (not DC Music School). These are free videos on a wide range of topics. I started doing this because every year, people email me...
View ArticleTranscription and playback: 'The Best Of Django Reinhardt'
Hi,This is a Hal Leonard book from 2003 which I purchased today. The new way of listening to the recorded examples is by putting a code (found in the book) into the Hal Leonard website. All this is...
View ArticleWhy put leather under the tailpiece?
Hello All, I see a piece of leather under the tailpiece as an option on some of the guitars. Can someone please explain why this is preferable? Thanks.
View ArticleCordoba Gitano D-5 Guitar, is it worth it?
I am just getting into gypsy jazz. I now have a typical Martin style steel string and am wondering if the Cordoba Gitano D-5 is worth buying or if I would be better off starting on my current guitar...
View ArticleGJ Fake Book showing chord voicings similar to Robin Nolan's and Paul...
Anyone aware of a GJ Fake Book (or resource) that runs through a repertoire of GJ tunes that shows the chord voicings not just the chord names? I'm looking for something similar to Robin Nolan's and...
View ArticleBeginner Gypsy Jazz lessons
I apologize to Michael again for using his forum to advertise my stuff (I do answer questions here though ;-) so I've earned my brownie points), but people have been asking me for years, and I finally...
View ArticleLearn gypsy jazz from zero...
Hello guys ! I think beginners may be interested in this free video tutorial I made.. I think it's perfect for beginners if you just know two or three basic chords (like my friend Philou), to start a...
View Articlerobin nolan's songbooks- how are they organized
hi guy I plan to buy first volume of mr nolan's songbooks. I wonder how are they organized. There is probably melody line together with chords but don't know exactly. Can you learn to improvise from...
View Article"Aha!" moments studying gypsy jazz
What "aha!" moments have you had in your studies which really pushed your improvisation to a new level? Here are a few of mine .. 1. realising that m6, m7b5, dominant 9 were really the same chord 2....
View ArticleYour first 1000 hours...
I think all the time about what I would in my first 1000 hours if I started over. My opinion on this might change week to week, but if I was starting from scratch, I would: Be extra careful learning...
View ArticleMinor Blues - Django's killer lick !!
Hello ! stay safe at home and work your guitar guys !!! :) Don't forget to activate subtitles... and if you need you can download pdf and guitar pro here:...
View ArticleHow to stop mentally "spacing out" when improvising and really follow the...
I know this is beyond the scope of a simple forum post. I'd appreciate any links to previous discussions or resources for issues with this. I started my music journey with typical blues rock electric...
View ArticleGypsy Jazz Guitar Makeover Coaching
https://www.filippodallasta.com/gypsy-jazz-guitar-makeover-coaching-1 Would you like to have more skills in your Gypsy Jazz guitar playing?The good news is, you can!Join Filippo Dall'Asta for a...
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