If you have a fondness for the music of Django Reinhardt and other artists of Gypsy Jazz and want to conjure it up on the guitar yourself, Gypsy Jazz Guitar Method is a good choice. Jazz Manouche or Sinti Jazz emerged from the Swing in the 1930s and gained worldwide recognition for its virtuosity.
With this edition comes a new school of the time-tested Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Here Jeff Magidson guides you through all the techniques required for authentic Gypsy Jazz guitar playing. This includes
Rhythm sense and rhythmic understanding "La Pompe".
Improvisation and ornaments
Plucking techniques
Fingering
Articulations
Scales and arpeggios
Chord voicings and advanced harmonies
Integration of licks from well-known players
Listening recommendations
Video tutorials
Playalong tracks
To illustrate the content, over an hour of video material is presented in detail and supplemented with playalong tracks for successful practice. Co-author Dave Rubin also takes you through the history of the music genre to give guitarists a complete and authentic introduction to the world of Gypsy Jazz.