Gypsy Jazz / Jazz Manouche Lead Guitar Fundamentals

Unlock the Secrets of Gypsy Jazz Lead Guitar

Ready to explore the captivating world of gypsy jazz lead guitar? This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the fundamentals of this exciting and distinctive guitar style, inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt. Whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned guitarist looking for a new challenge, or simply fascinated by Django's unique sound, this course will equip you with the skills to play authentic gypsy jazz.

What You'll Learn:

• Master Technique: Develop strong left and right hand technique for optimal tone production on your guitar.
• Gypsy Jazz Picking: Learn the signature powerful gypsy jazz rest-stroke picking technique that defines the style.
• Essential Melodies: Play the melodies to two iconic gypsy jazz standards: ‘Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs)’ and ‘Avalon’.
• Django-Style Arpeggios: Explore and master several horizontal Django-style arpeggios, including triad, diminished, and multi-purpose variations.
• Ear Training: Sharpen your musical ear with focused ear training sessions to improve listening and transcription skills.
• Musical Phrasing: Discover techniques for creating expressive musical phrases, including articulations (vibrato & string bending), embellishments, phrase-connecting, and rhythmic variation.
• Improvisation: Gain the confidence and tools to begin improvising with a gypsy jazz feel.

Course Features:

• 29 HD Video Lessons: Access over 29 high-definition video lessons covering all aspects of gypsy jazz guitar. (See the full lesson list below!)
• 2.5+ Hours of Tuition: Benefit from over 2.5 hours of expert gypsy jazz guitar tuition from a professional guitarist and teacher.
• PDF Workbook: Includes a detailed 25-page PDF course workbook with gypsy jazz chord charts for ‘Avalon’ and ‘Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs)’ and transcriptions in TAB and standard notation.
• Backing Tracks: Practice your skills with 6 professionally recorded gypsy jazz backing tracks.

What Others Are Saying:

"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