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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ A lesson suggestion…

Posted by: InstruMental Case Sep 23 2006, 09:55 PM

How about a Django Reinhart inspired “gypsy swing / jazz” lesson? I know Django’s music had a big impact on a lot of famous guitarists, such as Jimi Hendrix (who named his famous group, “The Band of Gypsies”, in honor of Reinhardt).

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Sep 24 2006, 06:52 PM

A style I have always wanted to check out - but haven't yet... So I should definately have alook at it! >:<

Posted by: InstruMental Case Sep 25 2006, 05:42 AM

Check out the books: Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Fire.

https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Method-Books--method_books.html

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Sep 25 2006, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the link, those books look awesome. My personal preference would be to start with the one on top...

Btw, isnt John Jorgenson the guy from hellacasters?

/K

Posted by: InstruMental Case Sep 25 2006, 05:05 PM

Yeah, he is! I spoke with him recently about his gypsy jazz playing, he told me I could use some footage of him from his upcoming DVD for my next Guitars Suck, and he recommended I check out that band. I’m also considering purchasing one of John’s signature model Gitane guitars. They’re the absolute best Django-style 1930’s-40’s Selmer copy you can buy for the price (under $1K).

The Gypsy Fire book was written by an amazing guitarist, and one of my favorite players, Andreas Öberg.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6548612970989799770&q=Andreas+%C3%96berg&hl=en

Posted by: Red Tie Sep 30 2006, 10:06 PM

Sounds like a really interesting idea!

Posted by: Molgan Oct 1 2006, 05:23 PM

Yes, a jazz kinda thing would be really cool!