Eddie Lang (1902-1933) was the world’s first great jazz guitarist. Here he can be seen demonstrating the virtuosic accompaniment techniques he outlines in his books Eddie Lang Modern Advanced Guitar Method and Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar.
From the collection of Scot Wise.
The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.
Eddie Lang (1902-1933) was the world’s first great jazz guitarist. Here he can be seen demonstrating the virtuosic accompaniment techniques he outlines in his books Eddie Lang Modern Advanced Guitar Method and Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar.
From the collection of Scot Wise.
The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.
I was fortunate to study with Fapy Lafertin for a year. He is a master of the Gypsy jazz style, but also is skilled in playing straight ahead jazz, baroque, and Portuguese Fado.
This Dutch documentary displays his mastery of Django’s music. Watch his right hand closely for a classic example of the Gypsy Picking technique.
From the collection of Scot Wise.
The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.
DjangoBooks.com now offers online lessons. These lessons are longer and more detailed then the small free lessons you’ll find on my blog. Each of the pay lessons includes 5 pages of detailed text and numerous MP3 audio examples.
The first two lessons teach authentic Gypsy jazz rhythm playing. You’ll find these two lessons are an excellent warm up for my forthcoming book Gypsy Rhythm (release date: late summer 2004).
For more info or to download go to: Lessons Online
Gypsy
Picking for Mandolin
This lesson demonstrates how to employ the Gypsy Picking
technique on the mandolin. Includes 5 notated examples, 9 MP3 audio
examples, and 3 pages of text. Several of the examples are mandolin
versions of Django’s most classic phrases. Written by mandolin virtuoso
John McGann.
Gypsy
Jazz Chords for Mandolin
This
lesson demonstrates how to play Gypsy jazz style chords on the
mandolin. Includes advanced chordal arrangements of Minor Swing and
Limehouse Blues. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Gypsy Jazz Minor Scales for Mandolin
This
lesson demonstrates how adapt Django’s minor scales to the mandolin.
Includes two advanced solos for Minor Swing and four MP3 audio
examples. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Gypsy
Jazz Mandolin Solo: Limehouse Blues
This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune
Limehouse Blues
. Includes many of Django’s best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3
audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Solo: Sweet Georgia Brown (Beginning Level)
This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune Sweet
Georgia Brown
. Includes many of Django’s best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3
audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Gypsy
Jazz Mandolin Solo Sweet Georgia Brown (Advanced Level)
This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune Sweet
Georgia Brown
. Includes many of Django’s best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3
audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Deeper
Into Gypsy Jazz Right Hand for Mandolin
This
lesson continues John McGann’s exploration of Gypsy Picking for
Mandolin. Includes 5 examples of Gypsy jazz phrases for Mandolin and a
complete Gypsy mandolin solo for Dark Eyes. MP3 audio examples
included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Django
on Mando: Django’s Solos for Bouncin Around and Daphne
This lesson contains excerpts from Django’s solos for Bouncin Around
and Daphne arranged for mandolin. MP3 audio examples included. Written
by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.
Grappelli
on Mando: Stephane Grappelli’s Solo for Night and Day
This lesson contains Stpehane Grappelli’s solo for Night and Day
arranged for mandolin. MP3 audio examples included. Written by mandolin
virtuoso John McGann.
Grappelli
on Mando: Stephane Grappelli’s Solo for Sweet Georgia Brown
This lesson contains Stpehane Grappelli’s solo for Sweet Georgia Brown
arranged for mandolin. MP3 audio examples included. Written by mandolin
virtuoso John McGann.
