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Playing Guitar, Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Textbook, with Tabs, with Download, ISBN: 9781540021472. All product info

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Hal Leonard - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Method

With video tutorials and playalongs

If you have a fondness for the music of Django Reinhardt and other artists of Gypsy Jazz and want to conjure it up on the guitar yourself, Gypsy Jazz Guitar Method is a good choice. Jazz Manouche or Sinti Jazz emerged from Swing in the 1930s and gained worldwide recognition for its virtuosity.

With this edition comes a new school in the time-tested Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Here, Jeff Magidson guides you through all the techniques required for authentic Gypsy Jazz guitar playing. This includes la pompe rhythm, arpeggios, chromatic runs, and characteristic phrasing. Clear explanations, exercises, and stylistic tips help you develop the right feel for this energetic and expressive genre.

Rhythm sense and rhythmic understanding (La Pompe)
Improvisation and ornamentation
Plucking techniques
Fingering and articulation
Scales and arpeggios
Chord voicings and advanced harmonies
Integration of classic licks from well-known players
Listening recommendations
Video tutorials
Playalong tracks

To support learning, the method includes over an hour of detailed video material, along with professionally produced playalong tracks for practical and immersive practice sessions. Co-author Dave Rubin also offers valuable insights into the history of the genre, giving guitarists a well-rounded and authentic introduction to the world of Gypsy Jazz.