Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Guitar: Everything You Need to Know (and it's EASY)
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I notice that there's a trend to over complicate gypsy jazz rhythm or 'la pompe'. So in this video I show you how easy it can be and how good that actually sounds!
If you want to check the older videos about rhythm:
rhythm technique: goo.gl/9ot4hD
rhythm chord shapes: goo.gl/3Ygvy5
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I watch a lot of guitar instructional videos. Yours are the most relaxed, informative, casual, etc. etc. Just great!
Wow John, that is a great compliment. Thanks!
"OH and the upstroke is just so easy"
- Me: can't do it
Holly fuck those are the longest pinkie fingers I've ever seen.
Those double barres where you hold down the A and low E in the bass and then have one note right under them, then ANOTHER bar on the 3 highest strings, man is that not how fingers are supposed to bend. HOW lol
I'm 72, been playing Django for 50 years, seen lots of lessons. I've learned more from you in two days than those last 50 years. Your method is perfect, for me, and you seem like a guy I'd like to have a beer with. I watch on a large screen TV, not a computer, and blown way up your tabs are very hard to read. Had to puy on my strongest glasses and sit right in front. But well worth it.
@SavageArfad no u
Sure hope you are still alive, healthy & playing guitar🙏
See that's what's fucking with me...Am is Am6, also A diminished, also D7...
Christiaan I've been looking for a good teacher for this style for ages and I definitely like your style. You have a no bull crap approach and you're naturally able to pass on your wisdom very cleverly and clearly. I'm going to enjoy your videos and having a go myself. Thanks for your time and effort.
Christiaan, I recently discovered Gypsy Jazz. It is so very beautiful melodically and rhythmically. Honestly, I can listen to nothing but the rhythm parts and be enthralled! Then, when they add those lead parts -- guitar or violin or accordion -- oh, man. It really swings. As a guitar player myself, I really enjoy watching them play from a technical perspective. They can "shred" with the best rockers out there. Thanks for this great introductory video. I am subscribing and I am happily making a donation to help support your efforts here. Thanks!
Absolutely the most helpful video yet. Gypsy jazz chords simplified, YES! Most people want to be able to burn up and down the fretboard soloing but don’t realize that rhythm is the basic building block. Great lesson.
Thanks Abe!
Christiaan van Hemert I really appreciate the things that actually help at the basic level. I am a small guy with small hands and find some chord stretches difficult. However I remind myself that Django had a crippled left hand and produced amazing sound.
I try to play gypsy jazz on quitar for several years(Speed exer triplets ect ect ect ect )so much that I put my quitar in a very deep closet
This video makes my happy,it gives my the feeling that once in the time I can play GypsyJazz on the streets of Amsterdam(my city of born)
thank you very much Cristiaan
ChatGPT Transcription Summary:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 What to Expect in This Video
0:45 Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Guitar
1:24 Purpose of the Video
1:50 Importance of Rhythm Guitar in Gypsy Jazz
2:02 Simplicity in Rhythm Guitar
2:10 Why Keeping It Simple Is Effective
2:18 Characteristics of a Good Rhythm Sound
2:30 Emphasis on Timing and Dynamics
2:55 Chord Shapes Introduction
3:00 G Major Chord Shape
3:18 Demonstration of G Major Sound
3:35 C Major Chord Shape
3:52 Transitioning Between G and C Major
4:14 G Minor Chord Shape
4:26 Demonstration of G Minor Sound
4:38 C Minor Chord Shape
4:50 Transitioning Between G Minor and C Minor
5:10 Importance of Minor Chords in Gypsy Jazz
5:35 Practice Tips for Major and Minor Chords
6:10 Common Chord Progressions in Gypsy Jazz
6:44 Introduction to Diminished Chords
7:00 Explanation of Diminished Chords in Gypsy Jazz
7:20 Common Uses of Diminished Chords
7:35 Practice Tips for Diminished Chords
7:59 Right-Hand Technique Overview
8:15 Importance of the Right Hand in Rhythm Guitar
8:30 Posture and Hand Positioning
8:45 Strumming Techniques for Gypsy Jazz
8:56 Mixing Fingernails with Pick for Sound
9:10 Achieving a Balanced Tone
9:30 Maintaining Consistent Rhythm
9:50 Tips for Hand Relaxation and Movement
10:15 Accentuating the Beat
10:30 Dynamics and Volume Control
11:00 Combining Chords and Right-Hand Technique
12:07 Tips for Maintaining Rhythm
12:20 The Role of the Metronome in Practice
12:30 Importance of Consistency in Rhythm Guitar
12:45 Developing a Strong Internal Clock
12:55 Avoiding Common Mistakes
13:10 Maintaining Groove in Different Tempos
13:27 Example: "Let It Be" Demonstration
13:45 Analyzing the Rhythm in "Let It Be"
14:00 Applying Learned Techniques to the Song
14:30 Summary of Key Concepts
14:45 Recap of Chord Shapes and Right-Hand Techniques
15:00 Encouragement to Keep Practicing
15:19 Final Advice and Encouragement
15:35 Where to Go from Here: Next Steps in Learning
A most important video. I think that until you understand the basics of rythm guitar you cant solo over the rythm properly! Many thanks for sharing.
My respectful suggestion, because this is a rhythm guitar video. Start the video at minute 9. and learn FIRST the strumming pattern/tehcnique. The reason? Anyone who can pull those chord voicings, is already advanced enough to at least be familiar with the rhythm and, if we are here to learn the rhythm, then we must concentrate upon the strumming and mute the strings until we have a handle and THEN decide which voicing we are going to use for any give practice.
This is difficult it took me years to play solid , but it makes soloing much easier you understand the music better, rhythm is the engine
Hi Christiaan
when I play the 2 5 1 in G major. what's the best way to change from D7 to G6 without having to remove the fingers from the fretboard?
D9 (554555) -> G6/9 (355455) using the thumb as bass (3). You can of slilde the fingers around instead. Taks some time to get the G6/9 to ring clean, but when you got it it has a ton of uses. Like.. if you play the G6/9 withouth the bass you basically have an E minor. Mr. Hemert demonstrates this in his arrangement for coquette.
Very good analysis of what needs to be played and what makes chords easy, effective and suitable for any situation. And thanks from all of us with older hands.
oops... When you say the progression...
Good video, very clear. Very useful for an intermediate guitarist looking to start playing this kind of music.
Wow, very good!!! Thank you.
Great teacher! Very well explained. 🙏
Haha, you make it look so easy. Nice one though.
Best instruction on La Pompe I’ve seen. Thank you.
Thank you Sophia!
This was without a doubt the best basic Gypsy Jazz tutorial I have see and I have seen many. Your right hand tip about using your fingernails is priceless. Thank you!
+Byron Lovering So nice to hear that, thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot for the nails tip. Real insider stuff ,from the top pros, that is rarely revealed. I think it’s one of the key to their great dry sound.
Your lessons are fantastic, the playing right up there … and your English accent is really cool too. Thanks again.
Thank you! That's really helpul information!
when I play the G6 voicing, the b (3rd) is muted, no matter on angle my fingers.
Yeah that's pretty normal. Was for me too for a long time. It will take some time but if you practice this every day and don't press too hard you will get it. One day it will just work, trust me!
*Is This In Standard Tuinning ?*
Hey great tip on checking your bpm throughout track, never thought of that. Awesome lessons!
I really like your teaching style, I know so much from just a few minutes here, I hope you go on to get lots more subscribers sir, you certainly got me hooked, great music taught simply, thanks.
What string u r using on this?
Thank you.. Im not new to guitar but new to Gypsy Jazz and appreciate the simplification of your tutorial..
You're welcome Lizzie!
Man, he needs to play that upstroke part way slower. I can't get the groove
I don't know what to do with 'la pompe'. Every person seems to have their own version you get confused which one to follow. 😂😂😂
Anyone got any tips on barring chords please? Holding down two strings with a first or second finger. And adding the thumb? Really difficult to stretch!
What is the difference between a Gypsy jazz guitar and a classical guitar? Could you please elaborate for I think they look similar.
Many differences but the biggest is that classical guitars use Nylon strings and GJ guitars use steel strings!
This was an incredible lesson. That tip about the fingernails mix creating a crunchy 'dry' pompe was such an eye opener! You've inspired me to pick up my gypsy jazz guitar after two years of not playing.
Thank you!
You're very welcome ! Really great to hear you felt inspired to play after this video!
Another great lesson again! Really liked the finger nail trick and that 'hickup' thing (9:33). Will put this vid into practice in no time! Thanks mate!
You're welcome Riff!
The intro for the video.. anyone got the chords?! I am looking and trying to learn it. Apperently, my eyes decieve me. I just can’t figure out some of the chords....
It's sweet Georgia Brown!
intro:
G9/D F#9/C# F9/C E9/B D#9/Bb D9/A G6/9 - B7
(play the 9th chord and use index finger to fret both A and E-string)
Chorus:
E9 (/B) | E9 | E9 | E9 |
A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 |
D9(/A) | D9 | D9 | D9 |
G6/9 | G6/9 Am7 | G6/9 B7 |
E9 (/B) | E9 | E9 | E9 |
A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 |
Em7/B | B7 | Em7/B | B7 |
G9/D F#9/C# | F9/C E9/B | D#9/Bb D9/A G6/9 |
Rolf Hansen Wow! Thanks alot! I really appreciate it! Scandinavian?
omg that G6 chords is **hard**
Mah fingerss
It’s like I’m listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s accent. Cool video though!
I'll be back.....sorry, I'm lame!
Alg push ✌🏽
Dude, I love you so much.
Thank you.
You take something which seems very intimidating and make it approachable.
Bravo!
Wow, you're welcome Chris!
Thanks for the Lesson Chris!!!! you are the closest rythm to Gunther Stephan i found XD
I don't know how to use this in a song, like 'I can't give you anything but love' . . . could someone translate this method in an example song or two. I've watched and rewatched his example songs, like Lady be Good, and I can't figure out how he translates the chord progression into his 3 chord 2-5-1
Thanks!
The arthritis in my pointer finger thanks you
Tell the finger it's very welcome!
Amazing information, great playing and wow that guitar sounds incredible!!
chord D7 shown as to use finger 2 for 2 strings
me (playing for 30 years): that won't work
take the guitar to try
works
fuck my mind hahahaha
Another question Christiaan: When to the progression, you say 1-5-2, is it wrong to say 5-2-1 or are both ways correct? This is confusing to me....Tom
Hi christiaan,really good video .
Can you tell me in one of yours video when you play dark eyes solo and rythm,does the rythm of dark eyes same strumming as the ones you just show in this video.
Thanks,nono.
Best lesson ever! I now have a way more bouncy dry rolling swing! Really like the straightforward tips format. The real deal in no time!
Thanks so much Riff!
Hi Christiian, this is an extremely useful lesson. I really like your pragmatic, stripped-down approach ... it's easy to get lost in tons of detail, and your method is great for getting up and running. It's a great sound. I have a dreadnought guitar, and am working on that nice dry chunky sound.
I'm having trouble with the fingernails alone (and of course with nails and pick combo). When your fingers are hitting the string, would you say that the fingers are perpendicular (straight up and down) relative to the strings, or are the somewhat slanted? And are you hitting the strings with the sides of the nails, or with the back? Hard to see/understand from this camera angle.
Cheers and regards, Jeff
Marvellous. Christiaan, You should think about a meeting with northern Germany s clarinet-expert Martin Schmidt-Hahn for swing. He s got a warm clarinet-sound, that could fit to the brilliant guitar !!
I love this video.
I've been playing bass for many decades, including many styles of jazz. I'm trying to expand my knowledge on different instruments and styles, and this video explained many concepts, kept it easy to understand, and didn't get into long explanations on why you didn't always play the 5th, or why a 6th chord instead of a 7th, etc.
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Thank you Christiaan. I appreciate your teaching. I've watched twice and will be back.
Every 'la pompe' video seems to have a different take to it, it seems. I was just watching an earlier video from another instructor where he is telling that the upstroke is very much a conscious decision while this guy is saying that it comes naturally and to not worry about it. Confused 🤨🤨🤨
excellent video on strumming and shapes thank you
Great explanation! I took a class with you at DjangoFest NorthWest.
Hello Christiaan, great videos and the way you teach, thank you very much. When you play up-stroke, do you play down/up down or up/down down? Thank you again. : )
Most of those chords involve using your middle finger to hold down two string at the same time without muting the one just below it. How the hell do you do that!?
Nice one. I would like to point out to you that you have your video in a wrong category. You will probably get more views if you correct it.
Thanks, corrected it!
Thanks, caught this advice just at the right time to get a lighter sound focused on the groove and relaxed enough to eventually speed up. I would need a close up to understand how you are using nails on the upstroke though. I am getting caught up on strings, maybe because of the orientation of my fingers.
Such a great, clear lesson ! I'm considering a first gypsy guitar. What model are you playing?
Thanks! The guitar I'm playing in this video is a Gaffiero but I generally play an Altamira. I recommend contacting Tommy Davy at djangoguitars.com for the best advice in the business!
@@ChristiaanvanHemert thanks! Are you in any bands I might check out?
Thanks Christiaan! The right stuff, simple and relevant.
+VDM_IAD Glad you liked it!
Wow, you're on a roll Christiaan.
+HSerkan Thanks!
Very helpful Christiaan! Thank you so much! BTW, what application are you using to create the chord diagrams? Tom
This has changed my whole fundamental approach , thank you so much
Fantastic. Been playing guitar for 33 years but just got my first gypsy guitar.
I subscribed and am looking for to learning this style!
Best TH-cam channel Thank you for explaining always learned something new 👍
I've seen this video when it came out and now im seeing it years later and it still provides nuggets of knowledge.
I've been playing (electric rock) guitar for over 20 years now, just got into the whole gypsy jazz thing and I'm breaking my fingers just trying to finger those "basic" chords... damn it! 😱
Keep at it, you'll get it eventually!
Muchísimas gracias!!! Un gran video
Thank you, super🙏👌
lotsa thanks...please also give the chords in each you also give in for the melodies...we can sync immediately into application that way, take care...best.
I can hear Django in this. Thanks for sharing.
Can you point me to the strumming only video you did?
Hi. When you say "diminished or half diminished" how can they be part of a 2, 5, 1 progression or do you mean them to be played as passing chords. Cheers George, Glencoe NSW Australia.
in minor scales the 2nd degree is diminished, and if you stack another third you get b5m7 or half diminished
Great video..will check out your stuff on sound slice
I really like your videos. You are also an inspiring player
Let me try that again: When you name the progression, you say D min 2-5-1... is it wrong to say 1-5-2 or are both ways correct? This is confusing to me....Tom
Its usually referred to as a 2-5-1 because theres usually a chord progression that comes before the 2-5-1, as well as after. At least thats why i think it would be referred to like that
On rhythm my thumb ends up the blackest. I like the tone but it seems only your fingers are getting black. I only have a regular acoustic guitar, but what do you think about my black thumb. Coming out of lockdown with renewed confidence, thanks.
If you get the sound you want that is the most important thing of course. Though I suspect that you could get a slightly punchier sound by NOT hitting the strings with your thumb. You could try it out by slowing down and observing your right hand to see how you could avoid hitting the strings with your thumb.
I have a lot of trouble with the chords like G6 (T22133) where you have to bar two strings at once with one finger. Do you or does anyone have a suggestion as to how someone builds up to playing advanced chord arrangments like this? Also excellent video, I learned so much! Thank you!
Late reply, hope you have found a way around this problem. My hands are not big enough to fret with the thumb and reach two frets ahead so I ignore the low G.
Great video, thanks 👏 When it comes to Gypsy Jazz this style of playing rhythm/la pompe is the one I like the most. Christiaan's sound when comping is among my top three of the best I've heard 😀
Wow, thanks Bjorn!
Superfijne videos bro! Dank je!
Great lessons Christiaan. Is the bridge on your guitar glued or moveable? If its moveable, when you change strings then do you have to reposition it to find the correct intonation?
Thanks. Bridge is moveable. Imho one should replace strings one by one on an instrument with a moveable bridge so the bridge stays in the right position.
I think my favorite thing about learning jazz has been how often I'm told to just ignore the most important, signature, notes of chords. And it works! Part psychology, part accompaniment?
Jazz is really just a fun genre where mistakes are basically encouraged. You just shut off the classical ideas and lessons and you just have fun with it!
This is a fantastic video, will watch again.
I would love to see how you would approach Mozart or Bach with Gypsy picking inflection. Bach Gminor presto for example...
Haha, I'll leave that to the classical players. In the time it would take me to learn that I could probably learn 20 new great lines to play over a song!
I keep coming back to this video. So great for establishing proper technique. I love the adjectives to describe rhythm, dry, bouncy, growly.
Thanks Abe. I like those adjectives too. It's how I perceive good gj rhythm should sound.
Love that rhythm take on Sweet Georgia Brown
That G6 voicing is tough!
I‘ve been told to hit all the strings all the time and to have a clear chord with less sustain on 1 and 3. I‘m practicing a lot with the metronom and play that stuff in a band. As I‘m far away from a solid rhythm and do not develop a good sound, I will try your Idea in the next weeks.
+Victor Ruoff That's a different style which is taught by many people though in my experience even the people that teach that don't actually hit all the strings once they're in a real life gig situation, it just sounds too heavy handed!
Which guitar are you playing Christiaan?
Great learning video thanks
Superrrrrrrrrrrrrr , Christiaan Maestro
Wonderful, video. The best thing sometimes is to lay back, leave some things open for the melody and soloist too. Giving them more freedom most often makes the entire band sound better.
Thanks Aylbdr!
That's great man, thanks for sharing
Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Guitar Boot Camp in a video....thanks so much....
You're Welcome!
HI buddy Tks 👀👀 AM A LearNer📢💋 💗Great HapPy NeW Year So😎Tks Bro✌
Christiaan thankyou so much for all your youtube lessons my friend, they really are invaluable! If I can ask a question - Is there a different way of holding the pick when playing rhythm compared to single note solo's? And if so are you able to swap between the two positions pretty quickly?
Really hoping your book comes out as a e-book at some point!
Many thanks
Thanks. I use the exact same grip for both rhythm and solo.
Christiaan van Hemert thanks Christiaan. So I’m guessing the only difference between the two would be dropping the first two fingers down when playing rhythm so the nails blend in with the pick sound. When I’ve tried to blend the nails it tends to be the knuckle end of the nail that hits the strings but I need to drop by fingers abit.