How to Play Gypsy Jazz Guitar in 3 SIMPLE Steps (with Stéphane Wrembel)

In this guest video, Stéphane Wrembel teaches you the 3 simple steps to his improvisation method. Check out the links below for more resources.
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[@ox609]

The first Am was an stair way to gypsy... "I believe in simplicity" great words, thank you

[@micemr76]

That first am is in Layla stairway and many others. I find his second position much more useful as a chord unless I want to finger pick all five strings

[@ox609]

@@micemr76 Layla doesn't have arpeggio as stairway to heaven (and this tutorial) does, of course there are many songs with Am but not with the stairway distinctive arpeggio

[@micemr76]

@@ox609 check out Layla again, after the initial few chords😉 just think it's funny how people remember certain chord pos or voicings though the first song they learned. We all did it, nothing personal, just been a long time since I've thought of chords like that. Like the Hendrix chords etc

[@lukakrajina9192]

Sounds more like despacito or whatever that song is

[@ox609]

@@lukakrajina9192 wow, first Layla now despacito, I must be losing something (or may be is because I hate that despacito stuff)

[@andreass2301]

What a great video, simple and easy to grasp and easy to apply. It's a shame more guitar youtubers don't make them like this.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@derkgently969]

@@ChaseMaddox Hear Here!

[@ann0d0m1n1]

Agreed. Feel that a lot of "instructional" youtubers make things needlessly complex to gatekeep and keep people in need. Maybe not even intentionally

[@micemr76]

Agreed

[@andrewboore3899]

There are videos on KZbin teaching arpeggios and their use that exceed 30+ minuets with varying levels of quality and confusion. Some of them are great but Dude your 4 minuet video just taught me more useful information on arpeggios then any of the latter ever have. Brilliant!

[@bobparsons1099]

My brother…so good to hear/watch you describe what i call the F-A-D system, not the C-A-G-E-D system. The former has half the complexity of the latter. There are only 3 inversions of each major chord, and consequently 3 versions of the corresponding minor chord, as opposed to the C-A-G-E-D idea. Eliminating complexity at the outset eliminates an exponential cascade of complexity.

[@ChaseMaddox]

I like that concept Bob! 🤘

[@paullennon8586]

Anywhere I can get info on this fad system ?

[@nubossa5376]

⁠@@paullennon8586I got the method from a masterclass with Stephane Wrembel before one of his concerts, his book “Getting into Gypsy Jazz” and his video on DC-Music. I love the musicality, simplicity and practicality of the method. You just learn six triad chord forms (three minor and three major). And it’s so easy to add a 7th, 6th, 9th, etc. to them. You make beautiful music right from the start and don’t have to spend a lot of time memorizing multiple forms all over the neck. And it is so much fun! Note: Stephane does not refer to his method as FAD. Have fun!

[@DimoJohn]

@@nubossa5376 Ty for your comment. I got the book after I read it. I'm just starting and it's making me improve a lot.

[@klfdqjmqboiklnkq]

I ve been using that myself ever since learning major/minor triads on top four strings. It's basically GEC shapes from CAGED, leaving out A and D shapes and leaving out two bottom strings. Nothing new but very useful. Instead of 5 patterns over 6 strings you use 3 patterns over 4 strings.

[@purdysanchez]

I was skeptical about this video until the end. Good work sir. I will be using this trick to make it look like I know what I'm doing.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@fretfix1]

Simple musical theory is not a trick dude. Great video!!!

[@xiltexh6562]

Stephane is great guitarist

[@johtfloridaman6227]

​@@xiltexh6562 the very best I've heard imo

[@dimitryherman5656]

i have watched a trillion instructional videos on KZbin and yours was such a breath of fresh air. Such a simple approach to inspire creativity and to enjoy playing without a roadmap. Bravo!

[@philliphart6327]

I’m a simple man and am grateful to have your simple technique. Thanks

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you dug the lesson, Phillip! 🤘

[@monntas1314]

As a very complex man I am also grateful to apply his simple technique.

[@ericcoligado8655]

Mr. Wrembel thank you so much for sharing these pearls of wisdom in such a clear and succinct manner. Your tone is also beautiful.

[@wall-eewatkins3082]

Thank you so much for making this video. I will be practicing these sweeps for weeks to come!

[@chappahx]

That was simply excellent! You're an excellent teacher.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Stéphane is great! Tune in tomorrow for a follow up 🤘

[@rolllarry]

Magnifique. Just getting started but this is working out great for me. You have a natural talent for teaching. You explained this in such a way to make me believe I can do it, very motivational. Merci beaucoup

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad it was helpful! 🤘

[@stst9999]

I just spent the last hour trying this and there is no doubt that this 4:23 video is going to take me places I haven't been before! Thank you!!

[@ignacedelyon9988]

I use these shapes all the time to improvise or to compose my solos. Then I move around the basic shapes, adding b5 , #5, 6 , 7, 9. Très bonne méthode.

[@ThePandaGuitar]

Wow first time I see it explained like this, simple and effective. Please make more videos of you teaching 🙏

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@MarkRhodesSongs]

Neat lesson! I've always loved that music. So energetic and uplifting. Thank you, Stephane. (And you too, Chase.)

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks Mark! Haha Stéphane is doing the heavy lifting on this one 😄

[@musicmandrew]

Finally a great explanation and guitar lesson on KZbin. Thanks for posting, this is very helpful to those people who don’t know chord shapes on their neck. I’m not sure if you have a video explaining that this can be done in all 12 keys and should be done in all 12 keys on the fret board. Again, excellent video just wanted to throw my two cents in keep it jazzy!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks Drew! 🙏

[@daggad02]

I have watched hundreds of guitar instructions on youtube. This one…4:19 of pure awakening ! Thanks a million !!!

[@AzSamad]

Thanks for having Stephane on the channel Chase, I’ve worked through parts of his book before but hearing him explain this is so cool. Are you guys gonna get him to do a course like what you did with Dan? If you did that would be amazing 💪

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks Az! We don’t currently have any plans for that, but it might be worth exploring! 🤘

[@kvnboudreaux]

That guitar! What is it!

[@lancekidwell5729]

Nice lesson. Will practice this next weekend. Thx

[@pg123ab]

This is great help. Thank you for sharing. Merci

[@ParaBellum2024]

Voila! This is so simple (when Stéphane does it). Great lesson.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Right? He makes it look easy!

[@aaronsinger]

This approach reminds me of Joe Pass who said something like, "Always have a chord shape under your fingers when you're improvising." In the end, it really just means being aware of Western tonal music and its relation to the neck of the guitar. I really enjoyed watching this lesson, Stéphane Wrembel got a beautiful thing going on.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Who Smack Me Know… Starway To Heaven is an A-Minor Jazz progression. OMG!

[@GregorySDurst]

Awesome man. thank you for your insight. You made a lot of people better guitar players in less than 4 minutes 32 seconds. So beautiful.......

[@SuperNickAnthony]

Hey Stephane! How have you been man?! This video just popped up in my feed. This is Nick Anthony from Martha White's Widow. We opened a few shows for you guys in DC and Maryland in the early 2000's. I still see Hessman occasionally. Hope all is well!

[@tomharmon7516]

I just realized that in practicing, I have been holding the E chord starting on the 4th fret using different fingers than you use. Should I switch to the fingering you use or does it matter? Maybe it matters when it comes to playing the chord as an arpeggio.....?

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΣολδάτος]

Are you playing bouzouki? BTW really useful video

[@barrycoulter6951]

Very cool! Using it now for sure, Thx for helping…!

[@davidpalan411]

Man. What a great, concise lesson. I found this helpful! Thanks!

[@stevieflax]

Thanks that is good for me to know and try. I haven't tried any Gypsie yet. Who knows it might blow up somebody's skirt.

[@dingoswamphead]

Thanks Stephane for showing such clear pathways towards intentional improvising.

[@thakyou5005]

I'm gypsy from Romania and very musical.

[@damndaniel666]

didnt know slavoj zizek plays guitar

[@windyday6222]

thank you from all my heart, very very useful concept

[@ChaseMaddox]

I’m glad you thought so! 🤘

[@ROVAKAN]

i dont play downstroke while going up i sweep to up because im a rock player and i play electric guitar. We call it sweep picking

[@bertoldriesenteil1430]

I think learning Breton would be simpler than trying to understand what he is talking about.

[@dylanevans7529]

I just keep hearing stairway to heaven...

[@LuxxFerrare]

I can here one of jesse cooks songs in that melody....just a tad different tempo and arrangement

[@iamjakt]

This is fantastic!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you! Tune in tomorrow for a follow up 🤘

[@dhh488]

That was great, thanks for the tutorial.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarg7]

Where can I find the lesson for this and the various voicings

[@MrMarktrumble]

Thank you very much. I suspect you just opened a door for me.

[@Bober909]

0:47 - You get thrown out of every guitar store before you can play the 2nd shape 😂

[@jamescree6732]

Very nice Well explained I enjoyed it

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad to hear that! Tune in tomorrow for a follow up 🤘

[@makrele2487]

Well, it helped me to know, i need another 4 more years of practice. 🤣

[@ChaseMaddox]

😁😁🤘

[@jwstout007]

What a great foundation to learn! I will be practicing this!

[@benjaminallemand1888]

Super exercice merci pour la compréhension du manche👍😂 je suis marron du coup j ai changé de couleur lol

[@shanegraham8590]

7:40, in Jesus name.Amen and Frances'

[@fubokuen]

I notice you have a clear tone, unlike the horrid 'plink, plink' I hear with vitually everyone else. Apparently, people do not remember when guitars had clear, ringing TONE. It's become just a 'word' players use...

[@stuartwallace6154]

Awesome job well explained thanks

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you enjoyed it Stuart!

[@kevinmaddox]

Love this approach, thanks for this 🤘

[@ChaseMaddox]

You’re welcome, son

[@jean-paul4337]

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle leçon de musique.

[@krapart]

Maybe a dumb question but why is the e major? Wouldn't a 5th of Am be Em? Or is that sharp 5th a characteristic of the gypsy sound?

[@ChaseMaddox]

The E major gives the leading tone G#, which is a BIG part of the sound in minor. Try E Major vs Em and you should hear the difference.

[@Mr.S369]

Tell that to Stochelo Rosenberg.

[@kinan2934]

Just watched this guy play today--incredible, incredible stuff/

[@ChaseMaddox]

He’s a beast!

[@reelMn]

Thanks so much for the simple and easy to follow tutorial. The tone and intonation accuracy of your guitar is very good, compared to my classical guitars. What make and model is it? Thanks again.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theblacktails]

Wonderfully simple. Thank you!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@saxlosoneirovatis8675]

Is that s bouzouki behind you

[@Mr.S369]

Also, this IS a great lesson in the fundamentals. With consistent application you can definitely negotiate 'Minor Swing', for example. It aids in fretboard 'visualization' and memorization. Chromaticism is best approached with some caution, but allow me to suggest the 'Gypsy minor' scale in A minor. A-BC-DD#EF-G#A. Try it, you'll like it!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for this comment! 👌

[@Mr.S369]

@@ChaseMaddox Thank YOU!

[@dry509]

Hello..Steel or nylon strings?

[@jonathandorozowsky4005]

I just gotta "add notes around" now.

[@BuffaloC305]

Of course, the camera angle doesn't show fingertips. It only shows your knuckles. Do you use your knuckles to press the strings? No. You use your fingertips. I wonder why you don't put your camera past the bridge and film 'up' the fretboard, or over your shoulder, matching the path your eyes use.

[@ChaseMaddox]

I wonder the kind of person that comments things like this…

[@minervameza2686]

You’re beautiful.

[@rabbirelax]

Wonderful!

[@karmakamra]

I approve of this video :D

[@QBRX]

Magnifique! Merci beaucoup.

[@ChaseMaddox]

🙏🙏

[@SolarMumuns]

It's nice but it diesnt sound that much like gypsy jazz to me. I think you need the diminished scale in there to and play around wuth the rhythm until it sounds more like gypsy jazz

[@ChaseMaddox]

I think one of the premier gypsy jazz guitarists might know something about how to approach this music

[@musicdude1coma147]

wow, so easy to understand!

[@mysto]

Génial, merci !

[@pjokivuo]

Fantastic! Many thanks!

[@patrickpowell5430]

That was very useful, and it also gave me an unexpected insight into some Baroque music.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobdavidbell]

That's really useful. Thanks!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you think so Bob! 🤘

[@fredericjsml]

sure you are french!

[@TheSarosheffendi]

So much wisdom in less than 5 minutes! Stephane is a legend! Thanks Chris!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duncanmarshall241]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@callyatheoriginal]

Nice very helpful

[@zaherfaraj4936]

Great lesson , simple to the point and effective . thank you 🙏🏻

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching!

[@stuartlittlehales302]

Really useful. Love how you have simplified this approach. Bravo.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you thought so! 🤘

[@micemr76]

Where did u come from! Very interesting and different video. Instant sub and that's rare for me. Keep em coming. Longer videos keep diving into chord voicings and gypsy jazz! Beautiful axe! My only suggestion is I can follow u cause I've been playing 30+ yrs. A beginner is not going to understand the why of what you're doing, though it's simple, it's not necessarily intuitive. Also flat picking gypsy jazz, very unique style. Using a pick at all but certainly more of a bluegrass style picker

[@lrowlands53]

Beautiful practising and demonstration. Thank you.

[@southerncomfortuk]

Great explanation thank you 🙏 Has Stephane got his own channel on KZbin? Ah just found it, thank you once again for sharing 🙏

[@dieselman7453]

Great video to get someone started thanks I will be incorporating this into my practice thanks from Ireland 🇮🇪 Brian 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@swswan]

Hey, so it's 1st, 3rd and 5th inversions of Amin and Emaj at the start right? Trying to pick this up is really rewarding, thankyou for the content.

[@skyricq]

Woah what is that thing

[@hccarder]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this moment!!!

[@rodneysmart9774]

It's like you're cooking, adding ingredients, creating flavors. Nice work.

[@ericcoligado8655]

Your lesson is genius… you have made the complex become simple.😮 Thank you, sir.

[@bigl6322]

Very cool approach….I’m inspired….thanks for posting!!

[@johnrudy9404]

Guitar Center employees cringe unison at that initial Am

[@ChaseMaddox]

Lol too true 😂

[@robertgaudry2826]

Intelligent approach, logical, neat, frank, and I woul say very classical. Thank you to show thes stairs to moove simply with humility and simplicity. Good choice for the sound of the guitar, whatever the guitar. Thank you.

[@robertgaudry2826]

Please read : "these". in these stairs.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching!

[@dj196301]

I fully agree with every positive comment. What tone! Thank you!

[@michaeltrueblood2545]

Very nice lesson. Thank you.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you dug it, Michael! 🤘

[@Dennismichaelstudio]

Thank you so much, Mr. Wremble, for this straight forward and useful video.

[@Divlnorum]

The stuff Stéphane Wrembel is playing is so cool.

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

Right on

[@Mbelekete1]

I noticed that you don’t mute the strings that you don’t play. In A- or E they vibrate in sympathy and it sounds great - especially with the guitar you have ! - but in other keys do you also let them ring ? doesn’t it blur the sound ?

[@guilhermebahia8749]

Amazing, Sir! Thanks a lot! Best regards from Brazil.

[@aybabtu2834]

CAGED system

[@bobryan8793]

A big fan of Stephen...thank u sir..