Hi folks, sorry for spamming, but it's been 2 years in the making but this past few days i filmed 4 new soon to be released lessons (hopefully by xmas 2014).
Here's an excerpt of one of the lessons , on GJ rhythm:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203905083961810
We did , 2 massive videos on Gypsy Jazz Rhythm, Volume 1 focuses on technical/tone issues in GJ rhythm, everything i learned over the years from backing up some of the best players, and also from working with rhythm players such as herve gaguenetti, hono winterstein, nous'che rosenberg, joschi graf, etc.. etc... It addresses a lot of the issues people are often confused about, and hopefully it answers all those questions
Volume 2 focuses on musicality and interaction. We work on all sorts of subtleties that can happen when playing rhythm, dynamics, various textures. We work on playing with bass players and getting the bass sound to complement the rhythm guitar sound. There are examples of accompaniment with a full band. We cover timing, playing laid back, pushing the beat, etc. Learning how to properly count in songs, etc.
I did a general lesson on improvisation for any style of music, where i talk about phrasing, voice leading, harmony and ear training, I am extremely proud of this one!
And finally we did a lesson on nothing but GJ technique. Not just the picking, but some of the elusive ornaments that most people miss, and that give it that "gypsy" feel. No stone is left unturned, every exercise is derived from idiomatic gypsy jazz phrases, and it comes with a collection of licks as well... and a nice waltz by wasso grunholz
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203895854851088
looking forward to sharing this with everyone. I've been planning to make these for a few years now, but finally have time to do it... for those who contributed to the Tcha project, expect a nice suprise as i promised you last year!!! thanks!
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Have never face booked and don't think I will. Could not get to your seek peek. [-O< could you YouTube it please.
Pick on
Pickitjohn :peace:
here are a few more!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203913416290113
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203914599159684
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I can't wait to see the next series.
Good seeing you in Colorado . I'm glad we had a nice long informal jam at django's after the kruno show. Good fun my friend and the vids look great.
Jeff R.
anyway, here's a rundown of all the lessons that we made:
http://www.dc-musicschool.com/uncategorized/dcms-update-september-2014/
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www.dc-musicschool.com
working with bass players
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203976389424402
demo of solo duet style accompaniment in the style of django reinhardt:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203982580739181
demo of aggressive contemporary gypsy accompaniment in a band setting, with non-invasive interaction
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203988296042060&set=vb.1062759642&type=3&permPage=1
demo of ornaments fromthe gypsy jazz technique series
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203994439395640&set=vb.1062759642&type=3&permPage=1
www.denischang.com
www.dc-musicschool.com