Playing with ONLY 2 FINGERS like DJANGO... (the GENIUS guitarist)

[@TheWtfPWNAGE]

Ive had an accident last year, which resulted in my left hand broken several times, losing my pinky and having almost no feeling in my ring finger. I didnt have the guts to even pick up my guitar since then. Might try some of this. Thank you.

[@bently93]

I'm so sorry, I hope you get all the best in your life! Do what you like and whatever's in your power, you have my respect. Good luck in everything in your life!

[@kennyjeremia6067]

broo feel bad for you, I hope you find your way out to play the guitar, cheers and hope you the best :)

[@stratocactus]

Life can be a bitch sometimes. I've learned the hard way that what is important is not the fall, but how you get up after.

[@nenadgovedarovic9983]

Keep going bro ! All the best !

[@mechwarrior5727]

Keep on going! If Django can do it you can!

[@MatheusGuerraDs]

Django was on another level of determination. Giving up was not an option for him Our three-fingered lightning

[@ZekSanchez]

111th like

[@ZekSanchez]

@Frosty31 ok you do what you want

[@ZekSanchez]

@Frosty31 for what

[@lucienmetz7701]

@@ZekSanchez kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6WTZJ1rhtmMaqM

[@CristopherUrtado]

This was the best video I've watched from the time I've been following you!

[@noventuskwee3630]

Absolutely agree!👍🏻

[@eddiejansen3918]

Definitely.

[@cialainleahy8123]

Couldn't agree more

[@ryan.carneiro]

Yes. Very wholesome and meaningful content! ❤️

[@rudraneil]

I completely agree. This was brilliant

[@TheGuitologist]

Best guitar channel on KZbin.

[@potatoismylife465]

facts

[@Ronkz]

The KZbin music community is so good overall

[@dd52161]

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[@Tak745]

Lucas is epic

[@slavicobelrus2466]

Naw it's beadly hall

[@aniquinstark4347]

As a disabled guitar player myself, I'm a huge fan of Tony Iommi and Django Reinhardt. I accidentally popped myself in the hand with a .22 pistol, totally destroying my pinky and leaving a lot of scar tissue in my ring finger. Much physical therapy and surgery later, I'm able to use those two fingers but most of my dexterity is in my pointer and middle finger so I play with a heavily modified fretting technique based on Django. I also use a prosthetic fingertip on my pinky based on the ones Iommi makes for himself, because my finger lost a lot of length.

[@OssianEMills]

Beautiful work! Not long ago, I lost my left ring finger in a work related injury, and my left index finger cannot go flat - permanently curved. Relearning guitar has been a fight. There are many limitations that remain, but like Django, I will not give up!

[@hokizdofus1661]

Ecoute Angelo Debarre, un magicien du Jazz manouche ! Beaucoup de composition maintenant devenue culte (swing gitan, manége ...) Merci en tout cas de partagé le Jazz Manouche, c'étais super, bravo pour ton travail, super comme d'habitude ! Love

[@ChrisM541]

09:14 - 10:31 this is GOLD...!!! Being able to create a memorable melody that a listener can hum is one of the most crucial elements to any successful composition. Add that human touch, such as feel, phrasing, and tone dynamics and you're well on your way to creating something that will last the test of time. It's a skill that's, unfortunately, rare to find these days.

[@GothJedi]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@favino73]

Thank you for that Lucas, you summed up this genre well. I founded and ran the international Gypsy Guitar festival here in the UK for 18 years and have only played this style for most of my life (i'm no Bireli but i guess who is lol). The more exposure this style gets the richer the audience becomes so thanks again. Big fan of your channel BTW

[@propixelchicken]

I have a skeletal problem in my left hand which prevents me from controlling my middle and ring finger seperatly and my middle finger is shorter than normal. This caused me to play with only 2 fingers. Through a lot of practise I learnt how to use my middle and ring finger when I could and started playing chords at some point. When I heard about Django it made me so happy. Knowing that there was a successful person in a simular position cleared up a lot of doubt for me. People kept telling me to quit and I am so glad I never did. Thank you for the awesome video.

[@lukeygee123abc2]

Lucas you are such a fabulously well rounded musician. Beautiful beautiful player, extremely clear and passionate educator, fantastic and hilarious entertainer, and a great singer. Thanks for sharing your love for what you do and sharing your gifts - you truly are an inspiration!

[@luizfelipeferreira5419]

That "tchau tchau" in the end of the video, really have warmed the brazilian's hearts all around the world

[@Papa-xi8pw]

A palavra "tchau" também existe no dicionário americano, não é uma palavra brasileira

[@tommasose9699]

I guess it was the Italian "ciao ciao" ("bye bye" in English)

[@jean-luclezede3898]

I'm very touched to see Lucas seroius when he's talking about Django. Django created THE JAZZ MANOUCHE which is still played in France by Birelli Lagréne, Angelo Debarre and their friends and the Rosenberg Trio (nederlands) ...

[@jihfase]

Dude didn't just learn Django's music. He sat in his mind.

[@alexandradidaggelou133]

Videos like this are just youtube TREASURE! Keep up the excellent work!

[@ohansol]

My favorite guitarist is Lucas Brar, because Brar means testicles in Korean.

[@CaptainArdalas]

No in korean that would be "bural" 부랄

[@dannyduchamp]

@@CaptainArdalas Those sound pretty much the same in a Korean accent.

[@chaehyeoklim9142]

;;;

[@nicksmifso8071]

That's just nuts

[@shaynme8560]

You like hamburgers? I like meatballs...

[@alphascorpii185]

I had the great chance to listen to Stephane Grapelli live, may be 40 years ago. He was already an old man, but the energy flowing through his violin was truly fantastic. He was a great part in this new kind of music that came with Django and him. He seemed so pleased to play and share music with the other musician and the public. Unforgettable moment.

[@robertosicconi9590]

What a touching tribute to the great Django, and an eye-opening demonstration of his technique. I was mesmerized by your ability to replicate Djangos' 2-finger arpeggios and joyful spirit. A master-class for music lovers

[@coleorum]

Django was extraordinary. Many of his solos are almost beyond belief in their musicality and structure. Your video gives us a valuable insight into his playing. Before KZbin came along gypsy jazz was confined to a few players but now it seems there is an explosion of guitarists & violinists captivated by the legacy Django and Stephane Grappelli left us.

[@jaycee6996]

The first vinyl guitar LP I bought was "Djangology" back in the mid 60's. I was blown away and was convinced that Django must have had more fingers than I did. I was staggered to learn he had only two fully functioning fingers. I listened to it for ages trying and failing to understand how he did it. Finally, after almost 60 years your analysis has finally explained it. Thank you, Lucas.

[@GuilhermeSilva-hh9dz]

As a guitarist who lost tendons in two fingers ( ring and middle) of my scale hand, i find Django truly inspiring

[@manelius]

Amazing video Lucas! Thanks for sharing Django’s knowledge and music.

[@vladmiroluis9883]

Man! I usually don’t comment on KZbin... but I’m really impressed with ur video improvement, I think this is ur best video untill now; I’m just struggling to figure out how to play jazz. I’ve started in acoustic guitar in 2019 and now I’m able to play fingerstyle arrangements but I don’t know if sometime I’ll learn to play like u

[@paulambry]

Lucas, your humorous videos are really entertaining, but this rather serious and earnest video is excellence itself. And your emulation of Django's technique is really impressive. Bravo.

[@nayefwasit8960]

I too play electric guitar solos with 2 fingers only. As for now, I can play: Hotel California, Sweet child o'mine, Don't cry, Stairway to Heaven, Sieze the Day etc solos.

[@slobodanstankovic1133]

Thank you for using the word "Romani", instead of the other word, it means so much to us!

[@aliefendi4653]

What is the other word?

[@damiano1276]

@@aliefendi4653 rom

[@williamstanford7994]

the other word is gypsy.

[@davidklein7448]

@@williamstanford7994 Most gypsy's I know call themselves gypsy's and they are proud!

[@vinotinto8547]

In France, the cultural name is manouche. Django was called a manouche, and sometime a tzigane.

[@fleuteu]

You forgotten Angelo Debarre. Sure you know him. A marvelous guitar player. Saw him in a concert 3 years ago near Marseille,on stage the group was playing in front of a caravan around a fire. It was an extraordinary voyage. Thanks a lot for your video, you also make us good trip

[@essexchillis2980]

Great video Lucas, the story of Django and his legacy is indeed fascinating and addictive! Chord wise... the real mind job is when he played full 6 note chords, major 6 shapes for example using his thumb to play bass notes and moved in and out of them with apparent ease, just mind blowing, fascinating and really inspiring. Keep up the great work! :)

[@ThreeFingerlynch]

I have 2 fingers and a thumb on both hands. I also play the classical guitar since 12(38 now). Django I what got me started. I don't play in jazz style but adapting to many styles of fingerings and notes WITH practice I have my own sound. I'm not one to brag, but I am better than most with all fingers... Love your videos.. This especially, made me smile..TY

[@boubousang]

Angelo debarre, tchavolo Schmitt, Boulou Ferre, Serge Krief,.etc... Loved your video. Vive Django!

[@N3ktar1os]

Very glad youre still doing this series :)

[@GeoffreyVerey]

Lucas your amazing, genius playing amazing . Could listen to you all day love it

[@MrGUrqui]

Thank you Lucas, I had listened to Django before but I only appreciated and developed a taste for it after seeing your videos. You're good people.

[@lucboyer9650]

great video! very inspiring and it opens many new ways to improve musicality, technique and improvisation, I'll definitely try some of you r tips!

[@akinnon2000]

That video lead me from playing Technical Difficulties to Minor Swing. And I love it. Thanks. This is Conservatoire level of lecture on music.

[@tiananman]

I know how Django must have felt, because I feel like all these fingers I have are really getting in the way of my guitar playing

[@yangerjamir0906]

Perhaps you should rwmove two of them..

[@GuitSiva]

Wow.. Thank you so much Lucas for having respected the Gypsy Legend D'jango Reinhardt.. A good job.. 👏Appreciate the way you have categorized his talents and biography briefly with his rare clippings and selected pieces like Minor Blues* etc., quite a treat Lucas.. 👌Rarely people of this generation heard about him I guess.. Good that you have uploaded.. 👏Thank you again.. 🙏 Warm cheers.. 😘 God bless🙏

[@snoopaka]

Love the info on Django as much as the great music. It is inspiring to see an artist have so much love and passion for his or her art. Learning from the past is a gateway to the future. Well done!

[@TheTEMA0682]

So good to have you on KZbin!!! Grateful

[@rocketpost1]

Excellent video Lucas, you explained things very well. I've been listening to Django since I first bought a second-hand copy of Djangology from a local shop probably 60 years ago. I will try playing with just two fingers to see where it leads me.

[@hfufingerstyle]

Thank you Lucas for this very inspiring video. I didn't know this detail about django. I am always admired blind guitarists, and BB Jones was saying that we had to learn to live with our limitations. He also had some limitations on his hand. But Django's case is very inspiring and educational. Thanks for bringing this up. We love you.

[@williamgoodin7701]

I have enjoyed many of your more facetious [but entertaining] postings . Great when you get serious. A sensitive homage to Django and as always - your own talent shines through. Thank you

[@vinotinto8547]

I would add that to me, Duved Dunayevsky is one of the best guitarist staying close to Django's legacy. His work on the whole aestetic of Django's music is unmatched.

[@MrSF247]

To that, I'd like to add Stephane Wrembel

[@Thalos66]

If you re interest in modern jazz manouche, i can recommend you to listen Sebastien Giniaux and the band "Les doigts de l'homme". But Biréli Lagrène is currently the Pope.

[@RafaelBastosMusicCorner]

Awesome video Lucas 🔥 🔥 👏 👏 it's amazing how he was able to reinvent himself after that horrible tragedy. Great theme, great explanation. Keep it up dude! 🙌🙌🙌

[@Art.20Abs.4GG]

Hey. Thank you! This video is inspiring in terms of "don't caring about usual techniques and being creative to find your own way to play". I once started to learn the guitar and played the left hand with two fingers - resulting in interesting stuff. Someone told me, that it's stupid to play like this and I barely continued to practice. Your video tells me to just continue and try - until I find my own independent playstyle.

[@MrWalleeh]

So glad to see you making another video on Django Reinhardt, and hope you will do more in the future! I especially like the speed and sound you're getting from only using your fingers, instead of a pick. I would love to see you do a video de-mystifying Luiz Bonfa's playing as well. Keep up the good work man. Quality content! Cheers from Norway.

[@keenankenmuir945]

Discovered this guitarist a few months ago. Absolutely legendary player. Thanks for making the video on his technique and style :)

[@tommyvega7948]

This is one of the best lessons on jazz improvisation I've ever seen.

[@miguelroger6647]

Great video.Django was an outstanding musician an a true survival example for all. You made me want to rescue that Django's compilation CD I bought long ago and, sadly, I must have listened only twice at the most. Thank U Lucas You really Know a lot 'bout Jazz Guitar.

[@janroberts8238]

Thank you for a brilliant video. I have never heard such an insightful examination of Django's style.

[@richrorex]

Really enjoy your videos. Your a great player, and teacher. And very entertaining.

[@spynae]

Django's swing feel in his melodic playing was and still holds up as beastly. No guitarist's study is complete without his influence.

[@jeremyy22]

I can't like this lesson enough. Your approach to improv through singing has resonated with me. Definitely looking forward to picking up my guitar tonight. Thank you.

[@offhandacoustic]

How have I known of Django for over a decade and just now find out he hand a horrible accident that left his hand half paralyzed? Anyone else? I never had anything happen to my hand, but I could never hold the neck and fret the chords like the other kids in my guitar class. My hand would cramp and lock up. I almost gave up, but I found my own way to play and gave up trying to play other people's music or other people's way. It's been a 30-year journey and I am still on it but playing guitar has literally saved my life.

[@StephiSensei26]

Anything beginning with the name Django Reinhardt, and I'm in 100% (Stephane Grapelli works for me too.). Thank you for this video. This is the other, more blissful side of my classical soul, and Django inhabits it all. Tarrega, Sor, Bach and Django. After that, I'm completely satisfied. Thank you.

[@pauld7704]

Great video! I've made some study of Django's technique and while his left hand rightfully draws attention, he had the most powerful and expressive right hand maybe ever. He would do a tremolo that sounds like the swell of a full string section. He was also the best rhythm guitarist of his day, recording with Coleman Hawkins and others as a sideman. Grapelli said having Django comp for him was like playing in front of a full orchestra.

[@johnrothfield6126]

Excellent lesson! I am reminded that my teachers from India recommended playing viola or violin using only 1 or 2 fingers on the left hand. It sounds very distinctive.

[@AlexanderGhezzo]

very interesting! I one saw a guitar player, who played in that style. he concentrated on the fast runs with one finger across the string, and I wasn't sure, if he was in control of what he played. Your video is a good start for a study

[@eddiejansen3918]

I'd love a series like this from you. Either just about Django or just general music history

[@SuperlocoGypsy]

Thank you so much for all your videos. Nice, very good at playing and ironic, my favorite guitarist .... it is you. This video on Django is wonderful many thanks for talking about the master, as guitarist and as a man. I am grateful to you and many, many Sinti, Rom and Gitans.

[@crashalarm3283]

My brother and I recently started trying to emulate Django too! I’ve mostly played finger style, country/folk, and some alternative rock. It’s so much fun to play, and my brother and I like to go back and forth between playing lead, and rhythm.

[@RocketTrolley]

Oh man I love django- you are an incredible player yourself. Appreciate the lesson

[@jean-luclezede3898]

I'm a metal head who is learning blues to improve my skills and music understanding and you get me back into Jazz and Jazz MANOUCHE ! THX LUCAS !

[@KRETANMARKET]

Thanks for this lovely video Lucas . Everything about Django's life and music brings joy to my soul .

[@stlev99]

Fabulous. And your singing voice is really lovely too

[@WansbeckBikecam]

Absolutely brilliant video Lucas. Been listening to Django for over 25 years now and he is someone I always go back to and never tire of listening to his playing. There really is no-one else who has managed to recreate his unique sound and feeling. There are of course many many excellent players and I am not detracting from anybody but there will only ever be one Django. I also find myself wondering why I am just playing a load of notes to fill in space when soloing and wishing I was more like Django. IMHO the closest player to Django is Fapy Lafertin. Not sure if he is still playing though. And Angelo Debarre is a monster.

[@dylanmolinas952]

You forgot Tchavolo Schmitt , Angelo Debarre and also great video I wanted another one since you played with two fingers in the first video about Django Reinhardt.

[@bibi-zz2ig]

YES I AGREE

[@nathanfalck1574]

Hi. Thank for for this great video ! Really inspiriting. And for naming Jazz manouch musicians I’d recommend Noé Reinhardt, David Reinhardt (Django’s grandson), Rocky Gresset. And finally a special mention tribute to the very late Anton Landauer.

[@karolochodekmusic2236]

After seeing this episode (and the one about Tarrega) I became your big fan;) This mix of teaching and inspiring is great! Thank you!

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Great video always good Django was truly amazing and I believe you captured and presented to us a little clearer picture of the genius he was thanks again I have been sharing these videos with my friends and they like me or amazed how funny and still extremely talented you are. I’ve been listening and playing guitar for 55 years I’m creeping up on 70 and there’s so much more to learn thanks again.

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Interesting analyse and demo around our fascinating DJANGO . As we say DJANGO loved MUSIC but MUSIC loved him even more . His legacy is quite always found when guitar players are first Musicians . LUCAS you must listen to JEROME BRAJTMAN who married perfectly the widest influencies from a classical education and the manouche one and more from India to bossa or tango or yiddish .

[@trombone_pasha]

Man, your classical guitar sounds as a true jazz instrument. Because of you I've got myself a nylon string instrument in order to play jazz on it.

[@walterpark8824]

What a gem! Each of you. Thanks for the introduction.

[@bassface12348]

Loved this video my friend ❤ been a Django fan for a long time great to see more people appreciating his music and breaking down his style for us all

[@AbcDjango]

Thanks for sharing gypsy jazz on your channel. It was funny and lovely listening your solos approach. Viva Django 😎

[@juanduplays]

Loving the type of videos so full of nuggets and great great music, keep them coming!

[@dtaylerrr]

love your channel. your tone is amazing. wish you could talk in depth about right hand technique, practicing rest strokes, etc

[@ChuloDavidcito]

I love Django! Among your many great videos, this is one of your best lessons and tributes. Thanks!!!

[@GigaBrowser]

This video is genius. Thanks, can't wait to check out the rest of your channel!

[@bhaskarrabha8922]

Thank you for introducing such a legend, which I would have never discovered myself. Just a great pleasure to have u explaining things.

[@jeansairien8161]

Hi Lucas, Sometimes Jango manage to use his third finger for chords. This video from ''j'attendrai'' (translation: i'll wait) is realy a treasure.

[@myherocamus8847]

Great job! I love the analysis of Django's technique. It makes me even more in awe of his playing.

[@douglasdeoliveiracardoso9345]

you should meet samba too, I recommend Cartola, start with "preciso me encontrar" it have beautiful "baixarias" wich is use the guitar bass at maximum

[@obendaperkins5574]

Absolutely interesting video , thanks! As a guitar palyer I've grown jealous of what piano players do, going from low to high notes like flying....Django opened it up for us all

[@Top_G_Naga_Manu]

Luca you are the most under rated guitarist (i wont just confine u to being a jazz guitarist) you are an amazing top notch , world class , one of the best guitarist and also not forgetting ur ability to sing while playing beautifully. Keep it coming bro.

[@ThePepeVer]

Thanks a lot for this great video on the legendary Django, I always feel like jazz manouche is such a free and burdenless form of music where you can play it just any way you like. There's plenty of crazy theoretical masters in the craft, but also people who can't even read notes, like Django himself. It just goes to show that it doens't matter how you do it, as long as you play the music and feel the melodies and harmonies, you can be one of the greatest.

[@ElJaviMusic]

Hi Lucas, I just discovered your channel. Great work!! I love all the information you shared.

[@daniel_roest]

An amazing tribute, Lucas. The only thing missing in this wonderful video is a clear view of your right hand.

[@jiangkevinfinger2139]

Make sure to introduce this skill and video to Ellie in The Last Of Us. Hopefully, she can still play the guitar.

[@fasihlashari]

So true, I was almost going to comment this until I saw yours 😆

[@brunokristo1057]

🙌🏽 joy to hear you explain and see you play

[@sirstashalot7441]

Love this video. You should do a whole series on Django

[@robertbalogh1656]

You are fine guitarist and teacher. I enjoy your videos including the funny ones. Can't understand why you aren't more widely known.

[@jambonejim1249]

Good one Lucas. It's hard to see in a lot of the Django video but he also had a pretty amazing right hand and likely would have had to relearn a lot of that too.

[@mandolinlasse]

Among the best videos ever, for guitar, fantastic!

[@frederic_millenial]

Check out those bands: • Samarabalouf • Les doigts de l’homme

[@theYOFFLISES]

Samarabalouf, yes. François Petit can make a lot out of single note...

[@riffififi]

Ahhhh, ça fait plaisir de voir Samarabalouf mentionné. J'ai "Manon" à portée de doigts mais pas encore à vitesse réelle.

[@frederic_millenial]

@@riffififi Très bien pour commencer. La plus simple et accessible avec leur mazurka : la mer.

[@olivieraleman]

Outstanding! Love your channel, always musical and informative

[@salsetchojazz7389]

Merci pour cette excellente vidéo. J'ai appris a jouer le jazz manouche par amour de la musique de Django alors vraiment merci et bravo

[@fabuniverse3908]

Hey. Thanks for recommending reading about Django. I read Dregni's book after watching this video and now Django's my guitar god. I love Django.

[@j.alexandermyersen1176]

Lucas, you are a tremendous guitarist and your videos are very informative.