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Hank Plays Django
I’m proud and honored to have Hank B. Marvin share his love of gypsy jazz and Django Reinhardt in this special issue of Gypsy Jazz Guitar Secrets magazine. I’ve known Hank’s guitar playing since I was a kid and, like millions of others, have some of his uber cool tunes, such as F.B.I and Apache, engrained in my musical memory forever.
Hank's Gypsy Guitar Collection
"One of the highlights of my trip 'down under' was sitting down with Hank and taking a peek inside his extensive collection of both vintage and contemporary gypsy guitars. For me it was like being a kid in a candy store. Hearing the stories behind his favorite guitars and some insights into what Hank loves about gypsy guitars was a special treat. I think you’ll love this video we shot at his studio in Perth Australia. Welcome to gypsy jazz guitar club!"
"Pat Metheny Style Chromatic Fantasy"
Welcome to my new column in Secrets where each month I’ll show you how to use some cool licks from some of the world's great jazz guitarists in your playing. This first one is an idea I got from Pat Metheny who is one of my favorite players and although not a gypsy jazz guitarist he has some really cool stuff you can apply to your playing.
Cracking The Diminished Code
"Here’s a very cool diminished lick which you can play up and down the neck."
Swing 48' Mozes Rosenberg and Max O'Rourke
Mozes Rosenberg jams on ‘Swing 48’ with young American guitarist Max O’Rourke at the Rosenberg camp in The Netherlands.
Soloing Secrets
In the sample issue this month, I showed you the chord changes for ‘Blue Drag’. In this lesson we’ll cover how you can create awesome sounding solos over that tune every time.
Robin Blue Drag Soloing Chart
Robin Blue Drag Soloing Chart
Irene's Gypsy Jazz Adventures
About what struck me, touched me, made me laugh or left me in awe while dancing around with my guitar, my camera and my drawing pad in the international world of gypsy jazz.
Dominant Licks Part 1
Here’s a ready to go hip and bite size dominant lick to get under your fingers.
Tim's Quick Licks
This lick starts by using a tritone substitution arpeggio, where an ascending Eb7 arpeggio is played over the chord of A7 giving a pleasing dissonant quality. The lick then descends more conventionally via a triplet enclosure through an A7 arpeggio to land on the root of the I chord - D. Three 6/9 chords rising chromatically from C to D complete the lick.
How To Improve Your Improvisation 'Bouncing' through Minor Swing
Ole from Denmark asked me on the Secrets Youtube channel “How to improve your improvisation and not rely on scales?” and in this lesson I’ve got just the thing...
Robin Q and A Chart
Robin Q and A Chart

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Explore The World Of Gypsy Jazz With Live Performances, Cutting Edge Lessons, And Exclusive Music And Interviews.

Gypsy Jazz Secrets Magazine is a digital-only, multimedia magazine featuring gypsy jazz articles and interviews with guitarists from around the world, as well as guitar lessons and performances.

Category: Education, Lifestyle, Music, Entertainment
Publisher: Gypsy Jazz Guitar Secrets
Published: Monthly
Language: English
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