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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 😀
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.
I like the way you have picture of finger positions on screen,-very helpful,-can see deadened strings. I have problems bringing my thumb over for 5/6 strings, so I have to leave this out. also I always used barre chord shapes & Gypsy music seems to not use these? but your vids are great, so thanks!
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!
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
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! 😱
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 !!
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, 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.
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!
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!
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
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. : )
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.
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
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!
My friend, these videos are excellent. I am just do need big my way into Gypsy Jazz, and you cover EVERYTHING, and make it simple & easy to understand. Super appreciate it. P.S would you recommend that TD you are playing for a first GJ guitar? It sounds incredible
@@ChristiaanvanHemert thank you, man… I’m really leaning towards one of those for my first gypsy jazz guitar… I have one more question do you know if Altamira will come set up properly from the factory if ordered? Or is that something that would have to be done?
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.
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.
Christiaan, as I play (study) flamenco I am heavily used to Nylon strings...ofcourse the sound it not the same as on a gypsy jazz guitar. But keeping that difference in mind; I m experiencing troubles getting the proper 'feel' in the rhythem. I think it is not only cause of the string choice, but also due to the technic approach I use while playing flamenco. Think a lesson for me is wise thing to do! Let me know your thoughts on this one!
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
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.
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!
Thanks for your excellent videos! I'm self-teaching, and for the past weeks when playing min7 and dom7 chords, I've been practicing, bouncing of the idea that the more strings the better, having the 5th in the bass in addition to the root. So, Dmin7 would be ADFCF and E7 would be B E G# D E. They do sound nice and thick when playing alone, so do you think I can still use them if only I make sure to play them dry? The reason why I use the 5-string E7 voicing in particular is that when playing All of Me the C6/9 voicing (GCEADG) sounds really thick so that going to a 3-string E7 voicing it sounds too thin in contrast. Perhaps my sound isn't dry enough yet? It's hard to resist making the notes sound when playing alone. I also practice on a regular acoustic. So that might also be part of the reason. But my situation is, at least for the foreseeable future, that I can change my technique, not my guitar. Anyway, best regards and again, thank you for your channel!
You can use any chord if you make them sound dry. Some chords are easier to play dry than others though. The chords I show in this video are very easy to play very dry!
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!
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.
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!
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'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🙏
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!
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
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.
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.
I've seen this video when it came out and now im seeing it years later and it still provides nuggets of knowledge.
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.
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.
Superrrrrrrrrrrrrr , Christiaan Maestro
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!
Thank you Christiaan. I appreciate your teaching. I've watched twice and will be back.
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!
This has changed my whole fundamental approach , thank you so much
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!
Best instruction on La Pompe I’ve seen. Thank you.
Thank you Sophia!
Thank you.. Im not new to guitar but new to Gypsy Jazz and appreciate the simplification of your tutorial..
You're welcome Lizzie!
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.
Great teacher! Very well explained. 🙏
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.
"OH and the upstroke is just so easy"
- Me: can't do it
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!
Good video, very clear. Very useful for an intermediate guitarist looking to start playing this kind of music.
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!
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.
Fantastic. Been playing guitar for 33 years but just got my first gypsy guitar.
I subscribed and am looking for to learning this style!
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.
You are the very best guitar tutorial account out there. Keep on mate god bless you
Thanks JP!
Thanks Christiaan! The right stuff, simple and relevant.
+VDM_IAD Glad you liked it!
Always nice to hear from a real musician .cheers and thanks ....
You're welcome!
I like the way you have picture of finger positions on screen,-very helpful,-can see deadened strings. I have problems bringing my thumb over for 5/6 strings, so I have to leave this out. also I always used barre chord shapes & Gypsy music seems to not use these? but your vids are great, so thanks!
Wow, you're on a roll Christiaan.
+HSerkan Thanks!
Love that rhythm take on Sweet Georgia Brown
This is a fantastic video, will watch again.
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!
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
Amazing information, great playing and wow that guitar sounds incredible!!
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!
excellent video on strumming and shapes thank you
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!
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 !!
Hey great tip on checking your bpm throughout track, never thought of that. Awesome lessons!
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!
Best TH-cam channel Thank you for explaining always learned something new 👍
I can hear Django in this. Thanks for sharing.
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.
Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Guitar Boot Camp in a video....thanks so much....
You're Welcome!
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!
Thanks for posting this! You rock!
Tight intro!
Excellent 👍🏻
Wow, very good!!! Thank you.
I really like your videos. You are also an inspiring player
Superfijne videos bro! Dank je!
An excellent video - you are a great musician and a great educator, thank you.
Thanks man!
Great learning video thanks
Thank you so much for this video. You have an incredible way of sharing information. Thx!
Thanks Brad!
Thank you! That's really helpul information!
That's great man, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the Lesson Chris!!!! you are the closest rythm to Gunther Stephan i found XD
That G6 voicing is tough!
Thank you! Huge respect, wonderful rhythm, intuitive explanations.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dankje wel voor de lessen
Great explanation! I took a class with you at DjangoFest NorthWest.
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!
Very informative! I was having a lot of trouble with my rhythm, you nailed it man!
Thanks Charles, glad I could help!
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
I like the "growly" concept.
Thank you, super🙏👌
Muchísimas gracias!!! Un gran video
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. : )
Great video..will check out your stuff on sound slice
Thanks for all the vids. They are always helpful.
+Pete G That's my goal!
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.
Nicely stated!
Great video & explanation!
Thanks!
Many thanks for a great lesson I owe you this
You're more than welcome Faith Factory!
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
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
Holly fuck those are the longest pinkie fingers I've ever seen.
Very helpful Christiaan! Thank you so much! BTW, what application are you using to create the chord diagrams? Tom
Brilliant!!......I SUBSCRIBED ✌😎
Welcome Caen!
Great! Thank you so much!
You're welcome Detlef!
Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Harry!
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?
My friend, these videos are excellent. I am just do need big my way into Gypsy Jazz, and you cover EVERYTHING, and make it simple & easy to understand. Super appreciate it.
P.S would you recommend that TD you are playing for a first GJ guitar? It sounds incredible
Thanks a lot! Yes these Altamiras are great value. Also check out the Altamira Model M. It's the cheapest one but already great!
@@ChristiaanvanHemert thank you, man… I’m really leaning towards one of those for my first gypsy jazz guitar… I have one more question do you know if Altamira will come set up properly from the factory if ordered? Or is that something that would have to be done?
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.
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.
Thanks a lot lot lot ! 🙂
omg that G6 chords is **hard**
Mah fingerss
Christiaan, as I play (study) flamenco I am heavily used to Nylon strings...ofcourse the sound it not the same as on a gypsy jazz guitar. But keeping that difference in mind; I m experiencing troubles getting the proper 'feel' in the rhythem. I think it is not only cause of the string choice, but also due to the technic approach I use while playing flamenco. Think a lesson for me is wise thing to do! Let me know your thoughts on this one!
Hi Christian, do you have a video of yourself playing rhythm? If I can see it I can give you some feedback!
I will make one soon! thanks for the opportunity
Very good teacher! Very good indeed!
Thanks Torstein!
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.
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!
Thanks for your excellent videos! I'm self-teaching, and for the past weeks when playing min7 and dom7 chords, I've been practicing, bouncing of the idea that the more strings the better, having the 5th in the bass in addition to the root. So, Dmin7 would be ADFCF and E7 would be B E G# D E. They do sound nice and thick when playing alone, so do you think I can still use them if only I make sure to play them dry? The reason why I use the 5-string E7 voicing in particular is that when playing All of Me the C6/9 voicing (GCEADG) sounds really thick so that going to a 3-string E7 voicing it sounds too thin in contrast. Perhaps my sound isn't dry enough yet? It's hard to resist making the notes sound when playing alone. I also practice on a regular acoustic. So that might also be part of the reason. But my situation is, at least for the foreseeable future, that I can change my technique, not my guitar. Anyway, best regards and again, thank you for your channel!
You can use any chord if you make them sound dry. Some chords are easier to play dry than others though. The chords I show in this video are very easy to play very dry!
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!
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
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
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!
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.