Play Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Guitar! Vol 1 - La Pompe
What you'll learn
- Learn how to play three tunes in the La Pompe style of Gypsy Jazz Accompaniment: "Dinah," "Coquette," and "Swing Gitane"
- Play authentic Gypsy Jazz chord voicings for G Major 6/9, D Major 6/9, D7, B7, A7, A Minor 7, D Major 6/9, D9, E7, G Minor 6/9, Ab Major 6/9
- Emphasize that "growly" rhythm guitar sound
- Get good at switching between chords
- Understand typical AABA song form
- Get a feel for which chords lead in to each other
- Be able to conceptualize an overview of how the chords flow in a tune
- Learn the building blocks of Jazz chord progressions
Requirements
- It is recommended that you take my "Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar" course before taking this course
- You will need an acoustic guitar and a hard plectrum
Description
In this supplemental follow-up to my Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar course, we will learn the chords for three songs typical of the La Pompe style of accompaniment (also known as "comping"). In learning the basics of these chord changes, we will discuss rudimentary song structure, Gypsy Jazz chord voicings, and I will also show you how to efficiently learn and get comfortable with new chord changes. You will be able to sit in at a jam and comp in no time!
Gypsy Jazz is swing music inspired by the legendary guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt (1910-1953). Active mostly in France, Reinhardt was international sensation. He was one of the first European Jazz musicians to be taken seriously and arguably the greatest guitar player of all time.
Tunes covered in this course are Dinah, Coquette, and Swing Gitane.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn how to play Gypsy Jazz accompaniment on Guitar
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
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- 1,666 Students
- 11 Courses
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Alex Simon also offer private, 1-on-1 lessons over Zoom, or in person if you are in NYC. Email alexsimon1@gmail.com for more information.
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Inspired by the legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, Alex Simon
imbues dazzling technique and lyrical, impressionistic expression with a
twenty-first century sensibility.
Alex Simon has performed at The Guggenheim, The Rainbow Room, The Roxy, Cafe Medi, St. Mazie, and many other of New York City's finest venues.
Simon’s repertoire includes Early Jazz and Musette Classics, Tangos,
Bossas, Boleros, Rumbas, Mambos, Gypsy Valses, and original works.