Soloing Over A Gypsy Jazz Blues - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Secrets Lesson

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Soloing Over A Gypsy Jazz Blues Progression
I got a question about how to solo over a gypsy jazz blues progression and here's some pointers which you'll find useful.
To clarify a 'Gypsy Jazz' blues is slightly different from a 'Jazz Blues' and a 'Blues Blues'
It's important to understand this difference before you start soloing over the progression.
Django Reinhardt composed and played tunes like 'Blues Clair' & 'Swing De Paris' which follow this progression.
Like soloing over any progression it's first vital to understand the chord changes and memorise them. These will be going along in your head as you create your solos.
Gypsy Jazz Blues
1. The first chord in a gypsy jazz blues is C major unlike in a jazz blues when it's C7.
2. The basic 12 bar progression
C/// F7/// C/// Gm7/C7/
F7/// F7/// C/// C/E/Eb/
Dm7/// G7/// C/// Dm7/G7/
Soloing Over Gypsy Jazz Blues
1. Think C major for C
2. Then think C minor for F7
3. Have a good lick for the 2-5-1 (Dm7-G7-C)
Have fun and take it slow & easy!
cheers,
Robin
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[@johnrothfield6126]

To paraphrase: "Think tonic minor for the IV7 chord. Great tip! Same tip applies to first chord of Limehouse Blues... think Gm for the C7

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

that's it John and yes that's how I always think on 1st chord of 'Limehouse Blues' cheers! Robin

[@pravdaofficial]

insightful thanks john

[@tonyhume100]

here it is folks! this is a real corker. how much good stuff is in this lesson? fantastic. I remember when I first saw robin do that C turnaround on the 12th fret about a year ago - life was changed 4ever. keep 'em coming RN

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

ahh ur welcome Anthony! Cheers - Robin

[@davidedelstein6526]

As always, a wonderful ability to simplify music that sounds tremendously complicated. Thanks!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

thanks god! Robin

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

Man, you've got it all, like Elvis! Great way to get started, like a lot of players, I hate to admit that I'm stuck in the I-IV-V progression, it's true you can spend a lifetime there, and there's so many great riffs, but there's something to be said for learning something else too.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Go ahead and try something new! 😃Robin (love the Sun Sessions)

[@myownblues]

i've been watching your videos for many months already and u just make a reggae player from bali - indonesia to love gypsy swing... thanks so much robin!! great work of yours.... :)

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Wow that's awesome Ferry! ❤️🎸 Like to her some Gypsy/Reggae fusion! Robin

[@myownblues]

No man u're the awesome one.... actually i wrote a song based on what i've learned from u, but im too shy to share it hehehe... let me know if u have a chance to come to bali, cheers 😊

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Ferry Febriansyah would love to hear it! I am hosting a gypsy jazz guitar retreat in Ubud, Bali Feb 28-March 4th 2018. We'll be doing a students gig on the last night too... maybe see u there!

[@myownblues]

Gypsy Jazz Secrets wowwwww i would love to see u there.. when it's really finish maybe i will email u 😊

[@philhudge]

Thanks Robin , nice tip about thinking as the 2nd chord (F7) as a Cmin . Never thought about it that way and already having tried different inversions of cmin have found some fresh new voicings!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Great to hear that's working for u Phil 😃Robin

[@superalbertos550]

One of the greatest things of your lessons is that you make think. I was wondering, how come C minor is a substitute for F. At first I couldn't see the logic. Then I played the F scale and bang! Got it. It contains Bb and Eb. Now I got the why. It sounded good but I have to understand the gist of it. So now I know why, in C and the F, the 4rth chord I can use Cm. Great lesson, enormous gratitude Robin. Abe Cherem

[@dingoswamphead]

Smart work superalbertos550. You will go far, my Man.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

yes Abe that's it! If it sounds good don't mess with it! Robin

[@erimsee]

Once more a cool idea. Less effort, nice effect. Thanks for sharing!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

right on Victor! 😃Robin

[@lennyd4712]

Great stuff...thanks for sharing this info...much appreciated :)

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

yeh Lenny ur welcome mate - Robin

[@gabalbass]

Thanks!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Welcome Andres! 😃Robin

[@erickmatthewlynch2058]

that's so smart

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Ahh cheers Erick glad it helps!

[@Jamie-js3qw]

ok but it would help if you would explain why the C minor works. There is a pretty easy explanation. C minor has a Eb, so does FMaj. Maybe it's just me, but I love knowing. Even so, a nice video.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Yes exactly the keynote is the Eb which is the minor 3rd of Cm and the 7th of F7. Check some of the more recent vids for simple theory explanations. I’m here to help cheers!

[@lgomez222]

Great lesson! Can you please go over that turn around on the V? That was cool.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Laurence Gomez glad it helps Laurence. Write the time code in here and I can help. Robin

[@lgomez222]

@@GypsyJazzSecrets at 1:38 you do a I to V turnaround that is amazing, I am a little confused by the exact chords and timing. I think this little segment may be something conceptually important :) I have been following you for awhile and I really enjoy the lessons and your positive attitude. I cannot thank you enough! Regards from Virginia, USA, Larry

[@michaelstrickland5636]

I'm new to gypsy jazz so when you play you're licks are you thinking in arpeggios or something else

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

hey Michael - yes arpeggios and scales and licks and using ur ear.....I have a couple of licks in the gypsy jazz crash course: www.gypsyjazzcrashcourse.com cheers - Robin

[@michaelstrickland5636]

Thanks!

[@dingoswamphead]

... and I guess when we come to the G7 go up 2 frets and play Dm7.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

that works great! Robin

[@luchadorito]

I love gypsy style waltzes and want to perform something with my band but couldn't find one with vocals, can anyone recommend some tunes?

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

I'm not the best guy for gypsy waltzes.... check out Stephane Wremble perhaps? cheers - Robin

[@luchadorito]

Gypsy Jazz Secrets will do, thanks a lot :) did some more research, found nothing, might have to write one which I Never did before

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Now your talking!

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

Bob McGee ah 2 masters! 😃Robin

[@zoomankat]

More Fabness from the lodge.

[@GypsyJazzSecrets]

aha stay inspired mate! Robin