Gypsy Jazz / Jazz Manouche Lead Guitar Fundamentals

Master the fundamentals of gypsy jazz lead guitar playing in this comprehensive course. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn gypsy jazz lead guitar, are a fan of Django Reinhardt's playing, feel like exploring a new and interesting guitar style, or would like to add something new to your playing, this course will really help.

Testimonials

“With Harry’s enthusiasm and style of presentation it would be difficult to be swayed from wishing to learn from these courses. I purchased access to both courses, wishing to secure as much information / tuition available. I recommend both Harry’s tuition and the courses to all interested students of guitar.” (A. Mowatt)

“This course has everything you need to get you started playing gypsy jazz style lead. It is suitable for both the beginner and the more experienced player coming from another style.

All the fundamental techniques are expertly covered. I found the course very well paced and structured, with the lessons well focused on the topic under discussion. The clarity of the content is admirable and obviously the product of considerable effort. I also think the emphasis on ear training sets this course apart and would benefit anybody who seriously wants to master the style.” (R. Bartlett)

You Will Master

• Strong left and right hand technique, allowing you to produce the best tone possible on your instrument.

• The powerful gypsy jazz rest-stroke picking technique.

• The melody to two popular gypsy jazz standards, ‘Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs)’ and ‘Avalon’.

• Several horizontal Django-style arpeggios commonly used in gypsy jazz (Including triad, diminished and multi-purpose arpeggios).

• Listening and transcribing skills through focused ear training sessions.

• Techniques to create musical phrases, including articulations (vibrato & string bending), embellishments, phrase-connecting, and using rhythmic variation and space.

• The confidence and tools to begin improvising on your instrument.

Course Features

• 29 HD gypsy jazz guitar video lessons (scroll down to see a list of all the lessons included in this course).

• Over 2.5 hours of gypsy jazz guitar tuition from a professional guitarist and teacher.

• 25 page PDF course workbook, including gypsy jazz chord charts for ‘Avalon’ and ‘Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs),’ and transcriptions of lesson material in TAB and standard notation.

• 6 professionally recorded gypsy jazz backing tracks.