Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Lessons by John McGann

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Gypsy Picking for Mandolin

This lesson demonstrates how to employ the Gypsy Picking technique on the mandolin. Includes 5 notated examples, 9 MP3 audio examples, and 3 pages of text. Several of the examples are mandolin versions of Django's most classic phrases. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

Gypsy Jazz Chords for Mandolin

This lesson demonstrates how to play Gypsy jazz style chords on the mandolin. Includes advanced chordal arrangements of Minor Swing and Limehouse Blues. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

Gypsy Jazz Minor Scales for Mandolin

This lesson demonstrates how adapt Django's minor scales to the mandolin. Includes two advanced solos for Minor Swing and four MP3 audio examples. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Solo: Limehouse Blues

This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune Limehouse Blues . Includes many of Django's best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3 audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Solo: Sweet Georgia Brown (Beginning Level)

This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune Sweet Georgia Brown . Includes many of Django's best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3 audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Solo Sweet Georgia Brown (Advanced Level)

This lesson consists of a Django style mandolin solo for the tune Sweet Georgia Brown . Includes many of Django's best phrases adapted for Mandolin. MP3 audio example included. Written by mandolin virtuoso John McGann.

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