Gypsy Jazz Chromatics a la Mike Stern - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Secrets

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I got a question from one of my students Med who asked how to use chromatics in his solos.
Great question!
I see chromatics as the glue which connects phrases and lines to make your solos more interesting and exciting.
Django used chromatics and we all do.
Here's a cool Mike Stern (jazz fusion legend who is one of my favourite guitarists) lick which uses chromatics and it's something which when played in a gypsy jazz context will add a lot of hipness to your solos.
Here's the lick starting on the D on the top e string 10th fret:
1. D 10th fret
2. F 13th fret
3. D# 11th fret
4. D 10th fret
then slide position down 1 fret and play the same pattern:
1. C# 9th fret
2. E 12th fret
3. D 10th fret
4. C# 9th fret
then slide position down 1 fret and play the same pattern:
1. C 8th fret etc, etc, etc, etc,
UNTIL you reach a note that you're aiming for or a note which sounds good and fits the harmony of the chord you're playing over.
Then the lick going UP starting on C 8th fret top E string
1. C 8th fret top E
2. A 5th fret top E
3. A# 6th fret top E
4. C 8th fret top E
then slide position up 1 fret and play same pattern:
1.C# 9th fret top E
2. A# 6th fret top E
3. B 7th fret top E
4. C# 9th fret top E
Keep going up until you find something you like!
Have fun!
It’s all about learning and absorbing these small tasty bite size ideas into your playing. Before you know it you’ve got a ton of great stuff at your fingertips!
Swing Out!
Robin
If you have a question about gypsy jazz just zap me a mail:
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[@dingoswamphead]

Chromatics are so mysterious and so Gypsy (when you can use them like this).

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

yes they are! Robin

[@dogukansezgin4417]

Thanks Robin. Great ideas. Will be very helpful.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+Doğukan Sezgin cool man try em out - cheers, Robin

[@douglinaker2368]

Oh boy I like this one Robin!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+Doug Linaker great Doug stay inspired! - Robin

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

Why do these guitars sound so bright and clear? I wanna know what kind of pick you use, what strings you use and the timber in the guitar you're using.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+WaRLoKWYATT this guitar was made by JWC Guitars in England but there are many kuthiers building Selmer Macaferri guitars like the one Django played. They are loud bright and clear yes! I use a 2mm Dunlop and the strings are by Savarez - Argentine .11's - cheers - Robin

[@janhendrikvanlonden5608]

hello Robin, thinking to buy a ditto looping pedal to practice rhythm chord sequens and soloing .

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+jan hendrik van londen that's a great idea Jan I always thought about doing that but never have . Let me know how it sounds and works out! - Robin

[@eNnI088]

Hey Robin i'm thinking of buying a manouche guitar, can you tell me how much does a decent manouche guitar normally costs? I'm seeing one in a music website that costs around 200 euro but I wanted to know your thoughts into it... Keep up the great work!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+eNnI088 you can spend from a few hundred dollars to thousands on a manatee style guitar. Whats your budget? What is the make of the guitar you have seen? let me know and I can help cheers! Robin

[@eNnI088]

Gypsy Jazz Secrets hey robin sorry for late reply, i was thinking something around 300 euro (that's the price of the guitar i'm thinking of buying), i'm new to gypsy jazz so i'm not worried about having an high quality guitar just something accessible for a begginer cheers!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

+eNnI088 checkout the Saga Cigano - cheers!