Robin pretty safe to say that if not for you and your books/cd's, I would not be playing Gypsy Jazz today. I have been playing guitar for 47 years Gypsy jazz for 18. Thanks man couldn't have done it with out you!
Thanks for another great lesson Robin, you have a way to approach the difficult technicalities by breaking the improvisation into bite sized chunks , that when put together, the tune unfolds in new ways everytime that it is played. By using minor scales over two or more chords, the opportunities for inventive lines unfold, and when combined with the use of space or syncopated silences, the playing really starts to swing, and this unlocks the logjam that many players find when they run out of ideas. Thanks for such a clear and simple approach to such a complex subject, it will inspire hundreds of great solos in future, from thousands of new players to the gypsy swing genre. Cheers, Tony Williams.
1. Find target chord and the notes that build it 2. Use the harmonic minor to lead towards target notes 3. End your phrase in that target notes. 4. I understand as a beginner, you want to cramp thousand of notes as much as you can in 1 phrase, that's why it's quite hard to do. Breathe. Again. Breathe. Create it bit by bit. No need to rush and shred it. You'll learn faster and better if you go slow. Breatheee 5. If the chord is for 4 bars, create a line with target notes as the start (doesn't have to be the root) and use harmonic minor to glue and create a pathway towards the target notes of the same chord. ( Start at the third of the chord - harm.minor scale - end at the 5th, or 7th or 1st notes of the chord). Its gonna get better if you know where the next target notes of the next chord. You can play it too. Easing up the transition! That's my two cents and probably like you, I am still struggling to get it under my fingers. Ps: Robin, spare us mortals some seat in the gypsy jazz world. 🙇🙇
I know I've said it before Rob but I totally agree with you when you said that we can get bogged down in theory. ........just like Django didn't.....lol
Robin, Thank you for another clear lesson for me to follow. I understand an Aminor harmonic on Aminor and its 5th degree E7. When you went to Honeysuckle Rose, I see it is in the key of C. How do you know to use F harmonic minor? If I can understand this, then I can determine what harmonic minor to use in other keys. I appreciate your response to my query.
Bhaj Townsend in Honeysuckle Rose we are basically playing over C7. So then using this idea as with playing the Am over the E7 we play Fm over the C7. This is just one of many sounds but is cool. Cheers, Robin
@@GypsyJazzSecrets Cool. I think your friend David Grisman uses Harm Minor a lot in his playing, doesn't he? His version of the Thrill is Gone has some examples...
So for bluesers in regards to honeysuckle rose. Could you think F Minor pentatonic or minor/harmonic, then down to D minor pentatonic but start from the F to give it that major sound. That’s a trick I use for a 12 bar at the turnaround. It seems to work anyway
ElectricMoose if it works for you stick with it.. makes sense. I think you’ll agree that simplifying really helps.. try to play around with that C tension over the Gm7/C7 , Robin
BrianMolina Musik if you’re talking scales then Dm scales work nicely.. you can make it even easier and carry on using the am scale targeting the F natural - also F major works - let me know how you go... practice it at a slow tempo. Robin
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Such a greaaaat lesson!!! Thank you so much! In just 15 min I undertood a lot of new ways to play. Amazing!
Marc Gregori Servera Sayes welcome Marc..so glad it helps... stay inspired! Robin
awesome video! i feel like my soloing over minor swing has been unlocked.
@@Anthony-wg7fn great news mate stay inspired!
It's not only the lesson that is great... it's the music !!
Clément Oubrerie thanks Clément! Robin
Shiniest kitchen ever included in a gypsy jazz vid!
flamencodiablo007 😁
Thanks Robin.
Arkansas Red welcome mate 🙏Robin
Great!! Thank you a lot!
Welcome man stay inspired! Robin
Unreal good! 👍
Thanks David glad it helps! Robin
Robin pretty safe to say that if not for you and your books/cd's, I would not be playing Gypsy Jazz today. I have been playing guitar for 47 years Gypsy jazz for 18. Thanks man couldn't have done it with out you!
Terri F thanks for the kind words mate that means a lot and I’m so happy you’re playing and enjoying this beautiful music! Robin
Great lesson. I am a terrible beginning guitarist--and I am old. But I love the music. Thanks for this lesson.
f.scott fitzbeagle thanks mate I’m really glad you enjoyed the lesson. 🎸❤️Robin
SUPER !!!!!!
thanks man all the best! Robin
Ya got me. Just signed up for crash course and soloing action pack.
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Jammin' with Jambo those will really help mate... have fun! Robin
Hi JwJ, you won't regret it, unless you don't want to learn a lot!
I LOVE the sound of the F harmonic minor over Honeysuckle Rose... something new to play with! Thanks Robin!
Brandon Campbell yes it’s killer right? Have fun Brandon! Robin
Lovely!
Hieu Nguyen 🙏🙏🎸❤️Robin
You’re the best as always! The main thing is to play of harmony and use your ears!
wanda James well said mate! Robin
this is my first time watching this channel and wow. By far the most original lesson videos on youtube.
Steven Weber Clearwater St Pete Realtor thanks for your comment Steven glad you enjoy the lessons. Stay inspired! Robin
Thanks for another great lesson Robin, you have a way to approach the difficult technicalities by breaking the improvisation into bite sized chunks , that when put together, the tune unfolds in new ways everytime that it is played.
By using minor scales over two or more chords, the opportunities for inventive lines unfold, and when combined with the use of space or syncopated silences, the playing really starts to swing, and this unlocks the logjam that many players find when they run out of ideas.
Thanks for such a clear and simple approach to such a complex subject, it will inspire hundreds of great solos in future, from thousands of new players to the gypsy swing genre. Cheers, Tony Williams.
Anthony Williams thanks for the insightful comment Tony that means a lot to me 🙏Robin
1. Find target chord and the notes that build it
2. Use the harmonic minor to lead towards target notes
3. End your phrase in that target notes.
4. I understand as a beginner, you want to cramp thousand of notes as much as you can in 1 phrase, that's why it's quite hard to do. Breathe. Again. Breathe.
Create it bit by bit. No need to rush and shred it. You'll learn faster and better if you go slow. Breatheee
5. If the chord is for 4 bars, create a line with target notes as the start (doesn't have to be the root) and use harmonic minor to glue and create a pathway towards the target notes of the same chord. ( Start at the third of the chord - harm.minor scale - end at the 5th, or 7th or 1st notes of the chord). Its gonna get better if you know where the next target notes of the next chord. You can play it too. Easing up the transition!
That's my two cents and probably like you, I am still struggling to get it under my fingers.
Ps: Robin, spare us mortals some seat in the gypsy jazz world. 🙇🙇
I love your simplicity approach Robin.....it encourages exploration ❤
tonybegood111 so glad it helps mate stay inspired! Robin
Love your playing and teaching, Robin. Gorgeous music!
Trent Anderson thanks Trent! 🙏Robin
Muy buenos tips Gracias 👍🎶Abrazo
Thanks man! Robin
I know I've said it before Rob but I totally agree with you when you said that we can get bogged down in theory. ........just like Django didn't.....lol
Ben Malone Lets keep our heads as clean and empty as possible so we can let the music flow and get groovy! Robin
@@GypsyJazzSecrets Rob we gotta play the music in our hearts not our maths books
@@benmalone6139 Word!
"how are you doing today!? "luv it
Great thanks! Robin
thanks Robin - I just got the Jump Start and absolutely love the Minor Swing lesson. You have a great way of getting the message across!
Vernon Lacey excellent Vernon really glad the lessons help! Robin
This is great Robin thank you its given me loads of ideas.
great Doug have fun! Robin
Gracias lo máximo tus clases!
Iván Pizarro de nada Iván! Robin
From Spain, great!!
Gerardo welcome! Robin
You make everything so simple mate.
Love this channel ❤️
RUclips actually recommended you.
Are you from up North aye?
I’m from Byker originally.
thanks mate appreciate the comment , family originally from Liverpool, live in Amsterdam. cheers! Robin
Love it ! Modes Shmodes!
ElectricMoose haha cheers! Robin
Robin, Thank you for another clear lesson for me to follow. I understand an Aminor harmonic on Aminor and its 5th degree E7. When you went to Honeysuckle Rose, I see it is in the key of C. How do you know to use F harmonic minor? If I can understand this, then I can determine what harmonic minor to use in other keys. I appreciate your response to my query.
Bhaj Townsend in Honeysuckle Rose we are basically playing over C7. So then using this idea as with playing the Am over the E7 we play Fm over the C7. This is just one of many sounds but is cool. Cheers, Robin
Awesome lesson again, Robin. I'm gonna use that on mandolin!
Mike de Jong perfect Mike would love to hear that! Robin
@@GypsyJazzSecrets Cool. I think your friend David Grisman uses Harm Minor a lot in his playing, doesn't he? His version of the Thrill is Gone has some examples...
Mike de Jong absolutely!
@@GypsyJazzSecrets I'm trying it now. Diminished runs also work in nicely with this scale, too. Thanks Robin!
Mike de Jong 👌👌👌
Very nice lesson, be blessed ! ❤️
Claudiu Cont 🙏welcome Claudiu! Robin 🎸❤️
Amazing👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽! Muchas gracias
Madays Andino 🙏🙏🙏 gracias! Robin
Killer intro
Shaibal 🙏thanks! Robin
Awesome
Felix Salvadó 🙏Robin
can you please tell me the pick that you are using ? greetings from greece
orestis skiaou Dunlop 1.5mm 🎸❤️Robin
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Are you living off Music or do you have a fulltime job? I want to study Jazz but I also want that kitchen tho :)
Jp cooking for a living in the kitchen 😁Robin
0:00 that sounds beautiful
D E N A T S A T E 🙏 Robin
So for bluesers in regards to honeysuckle rose. Could you think F Minor pentatonic or minor/harmonic, then down to D minor pentatonic but start from the F to give it that major sound. That’s a trick I use for a 12 bar at the turnaround. It seems to work anyway
ElectricMoose if it works for you stick with it.. makes sense. I think you’ll agree that simplifying really helps.. try to play around with that C tension over the Gm7/C7 , Robin
Hi robin! I have a question: what scale do you play when D minor chord comes in, on "minor swing"?
BrianMolina Musik if you’re talking scales then Dm scales work nicely.. you can make it even easier and carry on using the am scale targeting the F natural - also F major works - let me know how you go... practice it at a slow tempo. Robin
If you want it to sound like what he was doing - I'd say D Harmonic Minor for D Min
CJ Wells Dust thanks!
What kind of pickup is that, and what amp are you playing though?
Arkansas Red it’s a Joey Barden Humbucker Danny Gatton model through an AER acoustic amp 🎸🔥Robin
are those steel strings?
jamesha175 yes! Argentine Strings made by Savarez, basically majority of players in gypsy jazz use these , Robin
@@GypsyJazzSecrets thank you!
Thinking in a scaly way! 🐉,🐍,🐊 or with a bit of gypsy fire: 🐲
dingoswamphead haha yes sounds weird.. yeah gypsy fire better! Robin
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Anton Goudsmit Antonius Maximus! 🙌Robin
The lick has been detected at 0:40
BrunoDSL ingrained 😁Robin
M bx
SUPER !!!!!!!!
Janusz Kot thanks Janusz! Robin