I Couldn't Play FAST Tunes, Until I Did THIS...

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

Start your Gypsy Jazz journey on the right "note": bit.ly/4eYDT7M

[@sunaniko]

It is rare to find a teacher who teaches the depths of music performance as you do. It is very wonderful.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@sunaniko I appreciate it very much! I find teaching very fun😊🙏🎶

[@adameden8722]

Very calm and measured delivery with well thought out ideas and simple tips to advance the skills mentioned. I know it's a good instructional video when I'm chomping at the bit to play, an even better one when I defer the moment to leave a comment. Many thanks!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@adameden8722 Thank you Adam, truly appreciated!🙏😊

[@philastevenson]

Ah, that second part was really useful - made a lot of progress in just 40 minutes or so. Really great little structured practise. Thanks Dario!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@philastevenson ah, I'm very glad to hear, much appreciated!😊💪🎶

[@RightReverendMatt]

Brilliant. Develop the component parts and techniques and your mind begins to see and grasp what’s happening. Thank you!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@RightReverendMatt yes! Thanks to you for tuning in🙏😊🎶

[@denominator208]

Thanks! Very useful for this saxophonist. All the same principles apply. Fantastic playing btw!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@denominator208 very much appreciated, very glad to hear!🙏😊

[@MartinLawson]

Great nuggets of concise wisdom, presented in a personable way with a great sense of humour! I shall incorporate some of this in my picking practice that I always do first in my morning sessions

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@MartinLawson awesome Martin, thank you so much for checking in and very glad if any of this can help!

[@jazznutz]

Man, I'm so grateful for this lesson. Thank you so much!!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@jazznutz absolutely my pleasure!😊🙏🎶

[@BebopMike]

This is a great lesson Dario. Thank you.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@BebopMike Thank you very much Mike!🙏😊

[@dingoswamphead]

What an interesting approach: get the right hand going fist, then slowly add the left. Brilliant!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@dingoswamphead yes! Nice way to summarize it, thank you 😊 🙏

[@mikehardy3823]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar💚🙏

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@mikehardy3823 thank you for tuning in Mike😊🙏

[@jamesthepanther]

This is what a teacher of mine told me to get me singing at the same time as playing. If the right hand stops to let the left hand catch up the song has already fallen apart. The right hand keeps the rhythm going!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@jamesthepanther yes! You had a great teacher:)

[@ritonlabaston]

Everything is there, very well explained and comprehensive, so I subscribed !

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@ritonlabaston thank you Eric, makes my day!🎶😜

[@ouzalghost8411]

It’s great advice I’ll go practice thank you Dario

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

Much appreciated my friend!😊🙏🎶💪

[@NicolasCampin]

Very interesting and useful ! Thank you for sharing your way of playing and thinking ! With my accordion I'm getting familiar with improvisation in gypsy jazz, it comes little by little, and this kind of video is perfect for progress :) PS : Little tip to improve the quality of your video : you could change the autofocus mode to manual mode on your camera, simply focusing on where you are (to successfully focus, place an object in the location where you will be installed). Since you don't move, it will always be perfect !

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@NicolasCampin much appreciated Nicolas! And thank you for the video recommendation, I will give it a try😊🙏

[@hilmarholland3986]

Fantastic Lesson!!!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@hilmarholland3986 Thank you Hilmar🙏😊

[@mbmillermo]

This was my first time seeing one of your videos and I really enjoyed it. I think you focus on all the right things. You also sound great!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@mbmillermo thank you Mike, truly!🙏😊

[@gregowens1005]

Thank you for the great Zoom session today. My network connection went out for a while during your explanation of the fast rhythm - but I got the gist of it.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@gregowens1005 Awesome Greg! Thanks for joining:) Happy to go over it or anything else in future sessions

[@geraldkrau2650]

verry good👍, i have a new exercise, thanks, from the old germany

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@geraldkrau2650 much appreciated Gerald, thank you for tuning in!😊🙏🎶

[@ТимурПятигорець]

Interesting and useful video. Thanks!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@ТимурПятигорець much appreciated!🙏😊

[@bjorncardenas7608]

Liked this one! Thanks a lot for a well thought lesson/discussion 😀👍

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@bjorncardenas7608 much appreciated Bjorn!🙏😊

[@brigittetorres9745]

❤🎶❤ I love your playing Dario 👍 👏👏👏 Grazie 🙏🙏🙏

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@brigittetorres9745 ahhh merci Brigitte!! Ca fait trop plaisir!😊🙏🙏 Les bises de Milan! 💚

[@simondavid3546]

That’s great …. Where can I get backing tracks like that please?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@simondavid3546 hi Simon, thank you, the one I used here is from Sven Jungbeck: youtube.com/@svenjungbeck?si=hJNpQWvJoN8KbUue

[@robertnesta1797]

Super Great Lesson!! Thank You Mr. Napoli!!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@robertnesta1797 very much appreciated Robert!🙏😊

[@Soulttaviani]

Man... You nailed on those analogies. And such valuable advice!! Saluti dal Festival Django Portugal 😉

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Soulttaviani obrigado Sandro!🙏😊

[@raybergstrom]

Great video, Dario! Lots of very practical advice in here.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@raybergstrom Dear Ray! Thanks for tuning in my brother 😊🙏

[@guitaryouns]

Very well played! And you are a golden teacher too ;) As someone wrote : Brilliant! Thank you for this insightful lesson, I am sure your advices will bring substantial progess in my playing. Subscribed ;)

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@guitaryouns so very much appreciated 🙏🙏 thank you for tuning in, it's the motivation to continue 💪😊🎶

[@LeslieHestonJavan]

Great lesson Dario. Thank you.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@LeslieHestonJavan much appreciated Leslie!🙏😊

[@Radical_Middle]

this is more or less what I really wanted to hear. interesting approach and very accurate. I would add only simple technical advise - look at your hands from time to time to notice unnecessary moves if any.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@Radical_Middle I totally agree! Thanks for pointing it out, I sometimes take it for granted but in reality it's very important. This is why I advise to often practice in front of a mirror or some screen where you can see yourself, it can help to realize and then correct

[@aipsong]

Excellent!!!Thanks!!!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

Much appreciated!🙏😊🫶🎶

[@Vebjorni]

Very helpful lesson! You have great insights, and always know how to convey it to others 🎶

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Vebjorni ciao mate, much appreciated! Hope to see you in January!😜🎶

[@Vebjorni]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar Yes! ✨

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Vebjorni 🎵🎶💚😊

[@stevenbucelato]

You are such a great teacher! Brillant! And just straight and forward! But

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@stevenbucelato 🙏😊

[@picksalot1]

Good, insightful advice. Thanks

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@picksalot1 much appreciated 🙏

[@ericb5852]

Great lesson! Grazie Dario

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@ericb5852 much appreciated Eric!😊🙏

[@iamjuliusdowney]

Great and valuable ideas. Thanks.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@iamjuliusdowney thank you for tuning in!😊🎶

[@quincyfreysinger6894]

Thank you

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@quincyfreysinger6894 my pleasure Quincy

[@Ángel-b1v5z]

¡Kojonudo, Dario! Saludos desde Madrid.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Ángel-b1v5z ciao Angel:) saludos de Milan 😜🎶🙏

[@NickC1975]

Awesome tips! Siscribed 😊 Might be a silly question but at the end as you stood up, I noticed your chair which seems like the perfect tool for comfortable practice and playing!!! Does this model has a name, where did you got it? Thanks ;)

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@NickC1975 much appreciated Nick! I got the chair from a store here in Milan called Mondo Convenienza, but could not tell you more, as I don't remember 😅

[@aaronlarsen7447]

I liked and subscribed immediately. I don't play this style at all. The guitar tone sounds a little like a snare drum. I'm down. I like it.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@aaronlarsen7447 much appreciated Aaron🙏 yes, gypsy jazz is a world 😊

[@nemedie82]

Sono a metà e già mi sento di commentare, davvero un video super super useful, se hai ragazzi giovani tra gli allievi italiani spero capiscano attraverso i tuoi esempi, quanto sia anche importante parlare l'inglese come te, una lezione molto importante dentro la lezione! Grande, grazie del video! Diego da La Spezia

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@nemedie82 davvero grazie di cuore Diego! Spero a presto 😊🙏🎶

[@GregoryArkadin-j5v]

Holy Cannoli!! Thank you, Dario.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@GregoryArkadin-j5v much appreciated Gregory!😊🙏

[@marcellesraman4560]

great ideas and the thoughtful approach to soloing..using a plectrum with an angled approach?your thoughts please..

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@marcellesraman4560 Hi Marcelles, yes I use a Dunlop but typically use one of the sides. I'll use the pointier front for practice at times, it's a nice added obstacle to make sure I play with the best possible technique

[@rodericksibelius8472]

Learn also from Classical Guitar Virtuosos, Flamenco Guitar Virtuosos, Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola, Tommy Emmanuel, Grisha Goryachev, and many many others from Jazz Guitar Virtuosos, FINGERSTYLE players, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE with JOY, PASSION, FUN.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@rodericksibelius8472 +1000%🎵🎶😜

[@ouzalghost8411]

Great video thank you

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@ouzalghost8411 grazie!🙏😊

[@habsom1406]

Love me some Gypsy Jazz! ❤️

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@habsom1406 🙏🙏😊

[@ix-Xafra]

Love that Django rag Is that a Maccafaria Sounds like one

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@ix-Xafra yes it's a Maccaferri model, built by Robert Ford Guitars

[@ix-Xafra]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar sounds perfect and obviously plays well as you demonstrated beautifully. I love Django and Tony Iommi as I also play with two badly damaged fingers. I got the opposite of Django - index & middle in a spindle moulder 46 years ago. Sure miss the use of the index finger 😑

[@davidpanzer1166]

great ideas. I just subscribed1

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@davidpanzer1166 much appreciated David!😊🙏

[@AndreaPalazzoGUITAR]

Grande. Great 😊

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@AndreaPalazzoGUITAR grazie Andrea🙏😊

[@sjleak1]

Interesting style.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@sjleak1 🙏😜

[@mattwallis1893]

Cool, which Optima strings do you use? Thanks.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@mattwallis1893 hi Matt, I use the gypsyfire strings, set of .10s but with .11 on the high E

[@mattwallis1893]

Thanks for taking the time to reply

[@gregleroy1]

👍👍👍

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@gregleroy1 🙏😊🎶

[@bobburrell170]

Brilliant!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@bobburrell170 thank you Bib, truly appreciated!😊🙏🙏

[@Montrealestjazzmanouche]

Grazie mile!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@Montrealestjazzmanouche prego! Much appreciate you tuning in😊🙏🎶🫶

[@christiankraut6554]

Quick question: it seems you play fast triplets down - up - down - up - down - up as opposed to down - up - down - down - up - down. Could you please explain?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@christiankraut6554 Hi Christian, it depends on the string combinations, I would need to know the exact passage. In general though when I play gypsy jazz, I adhere to the principles of restroke picking (downstrokes on string changes, restrokes on downstrokes, etc.)

[@christiankraut6554]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar Thanks, Dario, my question concerns the context of your demo in this video: remaining on the same string, multiple series of triplets.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@christiankraut6554 yes, ok, whenever I stay on the same string, I will alternate when at higher speeds. Down - up - down - down I might apply on slower tempos, also more likely with chord voicings

[@CaringtonSwing]

When you are adjusting a new phrase to be played at a high tempo, do you prioritize easier picking (right hand) or easier fretting (left hand)?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@CaringtonSwing I guess those 2 things are really connected and dependant on each other, but if I have to pick I'd say I prioritize the right hand

[@CaringtonSwing]

​@@DarioNapoliGuitar thanks! When you have a new phrase initially under your fingers, do you 'hit the gas' to find potential right/left hand issues? Or do you have a different technique to uncover potential issues before practicing the phrase with a metronome and gradually increasing BPM? I've found some phrases/picking pattenrs feel great at slow tempos, but have to be adjusted for fast ones.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@CaringtonSwing I look for uniformity, I try to move the same way when playing slow or fast, so as to reduce the adjustments and especially looking to eliminate thought or thought processes ad much as possible and build instinct and flow through controlled repetition

[@theviciousheadsociety4923]

Amazing. It doesn't look like you are picking hard at all but it sounds articulate.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

Very much appreciated! I think this is the result of the restroke technique

[@theviciousheadsociety4923]

@DarioNapoliGuitar similar to economy picking?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@theviciousheadsociety4923 not really, I talk about it a bit here at around minute 1:07: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enavlqyaeZqUraMsi=2ifaMnyzd5uCRGan

[@theviciousheadsociety4923]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar thanks

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@theviciousheadsociety4923 🙏🎶

[@bennyguitarcarr]

amaing lesson what pick up do you use for that type of guitar please?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@bennyguitarcarr thank you, I usually try to use a condenser mic (audiotechnica) but it's not always convenient, in which case I use a gullansky lab pickup with Tone Dexter preamp. In this video I used nothing

[@bennyguitarcarr]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar Thank you I look forward to following your videos

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@bennyguitarcarr much appreciated!😊🙏

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Amazing. 😀

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Joe-mz6dc much appreciated Joe!😊🙏

[@BucoBucolini]

Tetris 😂 Yes, I'm old enough. Great video, great thoughts. I like to say slow will get you there faster. Not enough people engage in slow practice.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@BucoBucolini That's for sure, although, strategically spending some time close to one's limit is helpful for some percentage of practice time as it gears those tetris reflexes:) but yes, slow practice consolidates the mechanics

[@BucoBucolini]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar absolutely, you have to spend some time in the high gear training what I call "jazz cat reflex".

[@gregowens1005]

Hello - Which video are you referring to @ 16:06?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@gregowens1005 hehe, there's a card or link in the top right corner (although I indicated the left 😅), otherwise here is the direct link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enavlqyaeZqUraMsi=cHvzA6urT084VorY

[@gregowens1005]

​@@DarioNapoliGuitar - Thanks! The video just had a picture of a girl - when clicked on nothing happened.

[@markputnam743]

Thanks Dario. 2025 is my year to (carefully) develop speed. I practice Filippo Dall'Asta's "Tai Chi" method to control tone, but need to find other tips to help control timing and develop better solos. Your video has pointed me is a good direction. Thanks.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@markputnam743 Awesome Mark! Definitely all the very best, happy to be able to be of some help🙏🎶💪😜

[@LIRY2012]

Vraiment superbes explications dommage que je parle très peu anglais et que la traduction est parfois dure à comprendre mais ça me suffit 😊😊 J habite Bordeaux en France et amateur de guitare jazz manouche dans un petit groupe et je pense que ta vidéo va me permettre d'appréhender avec un peu plus de sérénité et moins de stress 😅 des morceaux rapides comme, Joseph Joseph ou les yeux Noirs. Merci bien

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@LIRY2012 super Lionel, je suis tres content de ca!💪🎶😜

[@mauriziomatassi1377]

Molto utile. Grazie.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@mauriziomatassi1377 grazie a te Maurizio🙏🎶

[@Karl-HeinzSchneider-e7u]

Einfach Klasse!!!

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Karl-HeinzSchneider-e7u Danke Karl-Heinz!🙏😊

[@salvatoretrovato6431]

che meraviglia

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@salvatoretrovato6431 grazie di cuore Salvatore 😊🙏

[@TheLarryolson]

am i missing something or are your guitar fret locator dots different than mine? on my guitar the 1st string at 9th fret plays C# and has a locator dot. looks like your guitar has the locator dot 1 fret highrer at D...?

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@TheLarryolson hehe, yes, it's typical on gypsy jazz guitars for whatever reason:)

[@TheLarryolson]

Yes, I see older US guitars similar Do you have any tab for these exercises? Even slowed to 25% I am having difficulties getting these note changes down, even after figuring out the dot thing.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@TheLarryolson so sorry Larry, not of these specific ones. I do post some free transcriptions regularly, they can be accessed here: bit.ly/3LeXPFX And I'm about to publish some transcription books in the next few days

[@chrispage2782]

“Repetition keeps me green”-Al Pacino.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@chrispage2782 ha, yes, me too!:)

[@bernardofaustinolopez]

fast, the fastest? now ... Balawan... It looks like taping but it's not taping, he plays gamelan on the neck, one, two hands, one, two necks... he's the most exotic guitarist I know... I'm not saying the best... but very personal... he has a school in Bali... ... ... the best? ... Erkan Ogur, this man is art, not only in music... understanding him is something of the most beautiful...

[@stevenbucelato]

Living with a great player Sam brown..john scolfield came to visit. Sam said to john...you want to be a great player...practice.. Practice..practice

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@stevenbucelato there's no way around that part:)

[@AbcDjango]

Suonare a tempi così veloci è una bella sfida ma con i giusti presupposti che hai elencato nel video c’è la si può fare 😅

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@AbcDjango il fatto e' che la cosa avviene da se' se ci si concentra sui dettagli in maniera paziente e attenta. A quel punto l'unico altro fattore nell'equazione e' il tempo che ci si dedica e lo so, quello varia per tutti...un abbraccione caro!🎶

[@AbcDjango]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar grazie mille, un abbraccio grande a te!

[@pz29]

The better question is “what for?” Find one song at that tempo.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@pz29 In jazz and gypsy it's not too uncommon

[@pz29]

@ gipsy, maybe. Other kinds of jazz rarely go to 300

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@pz29 it's an extreme of course, but there are several benefits to being able to have the control to express music (hopefully) at those tempos. It can help improve overall musicianship and mastery of the instrument

[@tziirkq]

The Galaxy brain question is "Why not?"

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@tziirkq 😊

[@mysticmoose]

duct tape headphones on students and play this on repeat max tolerable spl obv don’t do this. other adhesives can be effective.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@mysticmoose 😂😜

[@thegram9207]

I am sweating now. 😄

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@thegram9207 ha!😅🙏🎶🫶

[@joesbanjointerests9281]

Play 8 hours a day until you are satisfied with your product

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@joesbanjointerests9281 if it were that simple..

[@Rick_Cleland]

😦😦😦

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Rick_Cleland I hope all is well:)

[@Rick_Cleland]

@@DarioNapoliGuitar 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@Rick_Cleland 🙏🙏😊

[@deanschmidt8767]

jesus loves you

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@@deanschmidt8767 Thank you Dean🙏

[@xge555]

Jesus loves me, this I know, cos the Bible tells me so .😊. Nice slow song.

[@BootsyWalker]

and you, and you, and you 😊

[@WideCuriosity]

Tell him, "Sorry, but I'm already in a relationship. But I appreciate the offer".

[@PorchBass]

Jesus first, then wah\fuzz/modulation

[@joesbanjointerests9281]

Less tham 3 minutes in and you haven't given them the secret. Shame on you

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@joesbanjointerests9281 what's the secret?

[@joesbanjointerests9281]

​@@DarioNapoliGuitari was just thinking of the many hours per day of practice. That is the secret that we should not scare beginners with it. I was just doing some dry comedy for myself. This is a great training video and I appreciate the skillful playing. I intend to come back to this video when I have time for more practice.

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@joesbanjointerests9281 ah no problem, humor is food:) the thing is many hours of practice are effective when you combine them with effective methods. If it's just many hours of "bad habits" then it can be counterproductive. In any case, thank you for tuning in, all the best in your journey 💪 🎶😜

[@anthonywilliams6764]

BORING

[@DarioNapoliGuitar]

@anthonywilliams6764 plenty of things on youtube that I'm sure are more exciting Anthony 😜