I also play mainly BeBop and Haré Bop language when I improvise but with alternate picking i'm not getting fast enough (with all the arpegios). I'm thinking about switching to Gypsy picking (which is very similar to what Joe Pass was doing and B.Lagrene plays great BeBop lenguaje) or to Benson technique.
I've never heard of the explanation about thinking about the thumb going for the downstroke and the index for the upstroke - that made such a huge difference for me. Also, the double down detail on a half rest stroke makes so much sense. Thanks for teaching this Christiaan!
Thank You Christiaan, These instructions are fantastic, I never really picked up on the free pick into rest stroke technique before. it is a very enlightening discovery and much appreciated. great exercises as well to cement in the techniques. Bravo!
Discovered this gem of a video today with great information on technique. Great to compare against the way i've used my right hand in a different way for many many years.
Thanks for this, Christiaan! I joined RosenbergAdademy.com this past spring and these Q&A videos are an excellent supplement to the great Stochelo solo transcriptions at RA. I'll share these practice exercises with my students and let them know where they came from.
Fantastic examples Christiaan. Djangos sweeping runs across strings always posed a challenge. Which exercise would be best suited to sweeping through arpeggios? I often see gypsy players making those lightning arpeggio runs across strings.
Old video but I just found it today. Still great, thank you! Your pick grip is, to me, very unusual. I’ve not seen anyone hold it so far up the index finger. Do you still hold it this way? I’ll give it a shot just for fun. Regards! Jz
this is such a thorough explanation! and great exercises too! question though: the knuckles on my ring and pinky right below the nail is rubbing against the strings... is there something I'm doing wrong?
I'm kinda late but I better late than never. As far as I know that's very common, it happens to me and everybody who plays this style that I personally know. In one occasion, Christiaan said that it even happens to Stochelo Rosenberg! You will develop calluses on the back of your fingers too. Of course I believe you can learn how to play without the fingers making contact with the strings, but that's up to you.
Hi and thank you! A question about the "half rest-stroke": Will it never touch the adjacent (higher sounding, geographically lower) string, or may it touch and rebound quickly (upwards, direction lower strings).
In theory everything is possible but in practice - assuming you're playing a medium or up tempo song - it never touches the next string. It is thus important to practice it that way when you do the exercises slowly!
Thanks, that is a completely normal thing and it will become less and less with experience but sometimes it still slips for me as it does for everyone!
Christiaan, I've been playing guitar for years, but I'm just starting to explore gypsy picking, and I'm using this video and exercises as a starting point, so thank you so much. So my question is... is the right index finger constantly coming into contact with strings?
+Christiaan van Hemert Thanks, Christiaan. Peter actually lives nearby but I have never met him. Unfortunately, I have heard he doesn't make Selmer style guitars anymore.
Except for the unusual right hand posture he is an excellent example for efficient technique. The posture obviously works for Jimmy but I wouldn't recommend it for other people. He has been playing like that from a very young age so he got used to it but there's probably a good reason he is the only top player with that hand posture.
Hey Christiaan, I'm having a hard time keeping my ring/pinky planted while picking on the 5th and 6th strings. When I do, the middle finger flies out. There seem to be no shortage of players who simply do not anchor at all-- what are your thoughts about this style? Thank you!
This is exactly the instruction I’ve been searching for. I don’t play gypsy but bebop and hard bop, which this is of course pertaining to as well
I also play mainly BeBop and Haré Bop language when I improvise but with alternate picking i'm not getting fast enough (with all the arpegios). I'm thinking about switching to Gypsy picking (which is very similar to what Joe Pass was doing and B.Lagrene plays great BeBop lenguaje) or to Benson technique.
22:17 excercises
I've never heard of the explanation about thinking about the thumb going for the downstroke and the index for the upstroke - that made such a huge difference for me. Also, the double down detail on a half rest stroke makes so much sense. Thanks for teaching this Christiaan!
There's a great video on that by the mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile which I found enlightening. m.ruclips.net/video/IdhVC0DzfFY/видео.html
Excellent !! The best explenation about the RH i've seen sor far
Soms denk ik van nou nou wat een detail geneuzel en dan opeens dan toch weer jemich daar had ik niet aan gedacht, zeer instructief, dank!
This is an amazing instructional video. Much appreciated
Thank You Christiaan, These instructions are fantastic, I never really picked up on the free pick into rest stroke technique before. it is a very enlightening discovery and much appreciated. great exercises as well to cement in the techniques. Bravo!
Andre Thanks a lot for the kind words, Andre!
im sitting down this weekend , and i am gona work on this and watch your videos for the next 10 weeks
What an honor!
Discovered this gem of a video today with great information on technique. Great to compare against the way i've used my right hand in a different way for many many years.
Thanks Stephen!
These are awesome videos!! Thank you Christiaan!!
Christiaan, thanks again!
Thanks for this, Christiaan! I joined RosenbergAdademy.com this past spring and these Q&A videos are an excellent supplement to the great Stochelo solo transcriptions at RA. I'll share these practice exercises with my students and let them know where they came from.
You're welcome Matthew. Great to hear you're enjoying the lessons!
GREAT JOB
Thank you, Christiaan! Really very well RH lesson! I'm wondering if those exercises are part if your System book, and how it could be purchased?
Fantastic examples Christiaan. Djangos sweeping runs across strings always posed a challenge. Which exercise would be best suited to sweeping through arpeggios? I often see gypsy players making those lightning arpeggio runs across strings.
Thanks for spreading the magic of music'!
Old video but I just found it today. Still great, thank you!
Your pick grip is, to me, very unusual. I’ve not seen anyone hold it so far up the index finger. Do you still hold it this way? I’ll give it a shot just for fun.
Regards! Jz
Great video. Finally someone went into detail!
Very good video!
Thanks a lot man, very helpfull, cheers from Peru.
Thanks!!
this is such a thorough explanation! and great exercises too!
question though:
the knuckles on my ring and pinky right below the nail is rubbing against the strings... is there something I'm doing wrong?
I'm kinda late but I better late than never. As far as I know that's very common, it happens to me and everybody who plays this style that I personally know.
In one occasion, Christiaan said that it even happens to Stochelo Rosenberg! You will develop calluses on the back of your fingers too. Of course I believe you can learn how to play without the fingers making contact with the strings, but that's up to you.
Isn't this at 12 minutes time stamp, really more of a forearm pronation with a little wrist deviation ? Thanks
Hi and thank you!
A question about the "half rest-stroke":
Will it never touch the adjacent (higher sounding, geographically lower) string, or may it touch and rebound quickly (upwards, direction lower strings).
In theory everything is possible but in practice - assuming you're playing a medium or up tempo song - it never touches the next string. It is thus important to practice it that way when you do the exercises slowly!
Christiaan van Hemert That makes sense (specially after hearing/seeing your definition of the rest-stroke at ca. 3: 24 again)!
thanks for your great videos! can you show how can i prevent my pic from slipping through my hand while playing rhythm guitar pls?
Thanks, that is a completely normal thing and it will become less and less with experience but sometimes it still slips for me as it does for everyone!
Christiaan, I've been playing guitar for years, but I'm just starting to explore gypsy picking, and I'm using this video and exercises as a starting point, so thank you so much. So my question is... is the right index finger constantly coming into contact with strings?
Usually not during soloing!
Your guitar sounds so nice, what kind, please?Thanks so much for the lessons!
It's a Peter Zwinakis. He doesn't have a website and I'm not sure he still makes guitars but I sure love the one I have!
+Christiaan van Hemert Thanks, Christiaan. Peter actually lives nearby but I have never met him. Unfortunately, I have heard he doesn't make Selmer style guitars anymore.
He seems to pluck it harder when making a rest stroke?
+Tony Swaby Yes, the rest stroke definitely has more weight. The half rest stroke should have a light touch!
Christiaan, is there a video of your 15 shapes?
Not really in one place except for in my book (in fact that is why I made the book, to consolidate all the shapes in one place).
@@ChristiaanvanHemert I’m going to buy it then, thanks 🙏🏼
Christiaan, what pick do you use? Thanks! Grettings from Spain!
Great Video. Thanks! What would you say about Jimmy Rosenberg technique then? He seems faster then anyone really.
Except for the unusual right hand posture he is an excellent example for efficient technique. The posture obviously works for Jimmy but I wouldn't recommend it for other people. He has been playing like that from a very young age so he got used to it but there's probably a good reason he is the only top player with that hand posture.
very good point. thanks!
Hey Christiaan, I'm having a hard time keeping my ring/pinky planted while picking on the 5th and 6th strings. When I do, the middle finger flies out. There seem to be no shortage of players who simply do not anchor at all-- what are your thoughts about this style? Thank you!
Both are fine, it's more about keeping your hand as relaxed as possible. Floating is also good, if you feel comfortable with it!
Thank you!
How to speed up the left hand?
Looking forward to Django A Go Go!