Most blind friendly online gypsy jazz guitar resources

VicBulbon · June 1

Hey all! So I really wanting to start to dig into GJ now, and I know that getting a real teacher is best. Having said that, I think it doesn't hurt to get some basics down with widely available material online first. There are a few online subscription programs out there as well as Youtube channels. No a lot of those online academies has tons of written material, tabs etc. I know most every place will have this, but for those of you who've tried a few places, does any of those platform jump out to you as the presenter being more thorough and descriptive than others?

Thanks

flaco · June 1

I don’t know that you need to pay for like on online school for the basics. There are tons of resources on YouTube if you know what you are looking for. Just search for some videos on the basic picking technique and the rhythm technique, and start with that. Once you have the mechanics down, start learning some tunes: melodies and chords. Then once you’ve gotten those memorized, there are some really good Stephane Wrembel videos that talk about playing through the chords shapes as an intro to improvising (see below).

https://youtu.be/BkSCmXZojm4?si=Q5EZBLJeJkS0MjWd

VicBulbon · June 1

https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/comment/121678#Comment_121678

Thanks for that! Yea, I think the stuff on Youtube is relatively plentiful. The only things I think Youtubers don't say enough is what notes are in the chords that they are playing. I guess I can figure that out by ear but its very slow going work.

lorenzop · June 1

Re chords - Django In June 'Get Ready' page has chord shapes. https://djangoinjune.com/get-ready/

Then there's this: https://www.guitarsession.net/ especially the chord PDF download.

VicBulbon · June 1

https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/comment/121680#Comment_121680

Thanks so much. That chord voicing page is a great example of what my screen reader thinks its nonsense though. Oh well, I think in the near future, AI will get good enough to transcribe notation and tabs into whats easily readable. It is now adequate with normal texts.

flaco · June 1

Right, being blind definitely complicates things! I can’t think of too many resources where people talk through the chord shapes without relying on diagrams. Sven Jungbeck has some great videos on YouTube where he shows the chord shapes he uses for particular tunes

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fzgPmEE9wY09eA83ryk4IE496_kM5xY&si=Qym50AftlIwYLaef

paulmcevoy75 · June 1

Where do you live Vic? I think an in person teacher would benefit you greatly.

paulmcevoy75 · June 1

lorenzop · June 1

Sorry I missed your reference to being blind\vision impaired . . . I think this is an excellent question for Adrian and how Soundslice could be leveraged.

Here is Adrian's chord course: https://www.soundslice.com/slices/7KDcc/course-preview-191/

This sample verbally tells one how to finger chord.

VicBulbon · June 1

Quoting is a little tough to do for me so I'll just use context clues

Thanks Flaco, I've been watching his YT for a while. Great resource, although he doesn't describe a lot of chords, but once I get the basic shapes down, they'd be super useful.

Paul, I'm in Seattle, definitely some great players out here, but I'm also a student, lessons here aren't the cheapest so I think I might benefit more by getting some basics down first with available resources. Also great visiting you the other day, lovely guitars! I also love Maine.

Thanks Lorenzo, thats a great detailed example. I wonder whether the full course will be similar with recommended fingerings spoken.