This month’s lesson is based on Picking Pattern #4 from the Gypsy Picking book. Django used this efficient picking pattern extensively to produce virtuosic effects. The following lesson is but one example of how Django used simple picking patterns to create incredible music.
Lesson 2 uses Picking Pattern #4 to play a G major scale as descending triplets. For faster tempos triplets are too fast so you’ll have to phrase it as straight eighth notes. It can work over almost any chord progression. The version I’ve written out works well over the A section to Djangology, Oh! Lady Be Good, and nearly any other tune in the key of G. You can transpose this idea to work in other keys (major and minor) and even change the type of scale you are using to fit more complex chord progressions. Have Fun! -Michael
