This may be the best explanation and breakdown of La Pompe that I've seen...both in the strumming technique and explaining the left hand chord muting. Thank you!
A really helpful video, Sven. I've played guitar for many years, but I'm a newcomer to Gypsy Jazz. Upon first hearing Django, I thought that the rhythm sounded straight-forward, but after having attempted it for the first time, I realised how deceptively simple the swing rhythm really is. Thanks very much for this tutorial. I'm looking forward to seeing the Joscho Stephan concert in Vilnius next week.
Trying my best to elevate my playing and your video's, amongst the many others who freely give their time to help us in this genre, are simply a godsend. Thank you so much for all that you do.
Are we supposed to press down fully on the strings with the fretting hand to get a full tone or is it partially muted? For some reason, I'm not getting a clean sound, for example, with a C6/9 chord which sounds too crunchy or too muted.
Hey Sven!! I love your videos and have subscribed. What is the name of the song you are playing? I apologize for asking but can’t quite understand what you’re saying when you name it. Your accent is nice. I enjoy it!! But... it’s making it difficult for me to understand that one thing. Everything else you talk about us quite clear and your English is absolutely intelligible. I have been looking for another good, beginner tune to learn and teach my younger students. I think this one may be the one!! I’d love to know what the name of the tune is. Thanks again for posting all that you do. Your videos are my favorite educational videos for Gypsy Jazz especially since I am a beginner at this style (I have been playing guitar for 30 years) and exploring the rhythm guitar is so important. I get most of the melodic content I learn from transcribing solos. I transcribe the chords as well. But as you know, there are many interpretations. I ALWAYS check in with your videos to see how you suggest to play chords. Thanks!!
A great lesson , so only use this in barred chords not open. Or the open will ring ? How about plam muting on open chords ? Ive bern improvising and have never seen a lesson before so this is helpful. Is the muting with the fret hand Staggato ?
It’s both hands doing it. It’s possible to do it with open strings, too, that way. I give lessons from time to time, online, in which I answer questions in detail! All info on my website: svenjungbeck.de Thx and greetings
Does anyone see what Sven is actually doing in that cool, fast I-VI-II-V-I progression in the intro demo (C6 (8th) - A7 - Dm7 - Db7+9 - C6 (3rd)). It is the fingering around the A7 chord I can't figure out.
Excellent explanation for a beginner, thanks very much. Also enjoy hearing the variations in rhythm. Also, how essential is a plectrum? I have a classical guitar which I play with fingernails. Is that going to ruin my tone? I've heard rumours of old school guitarists using ivory and wooden picks for the high attack Also, do the strings being high or low tension make a big difference when it comes to gypsy jazz?
Hi, playing with plectrum is the common way! still it is possible to get along without it, joscho stephan's father plays 1st league gj using his thumb! Greetings Sven
excellent tutorial. what's the name of the acoustic archtop you're playing. What do you think of the Seagull 5th avenue archtop for playing gypsy jazz?
Sven I wish you had something to buy so I could show my appreciation for all of your incredible work and sharing. Do you have a book or patreon page so we could show our support? Cheers
@@3orangeDots This looks like a 1960s Hofner Archtop 455 Model. Also check out the Wegen's Guitar Picks, the Gypsyjazzpick or the Bigcity pick. Not sure if this what is used here but they're pretty good. ;)
Hi, I'm playing with several bands right now, the joscho stephan trio and quartett and "jj and the acoustic machine". with the trio we just recorded a new album on vinyl, which will be released this autumn, I think. to JJ and the acoustic machine you can listen on Spotify. and then I play with different projects whenever they call me. Gigs are actually my main income! Greetings, Sven.
It's a pretty good one, back then I didn't use a mic, so the sound is not good. It's a Höfner 1956, full acoustic guitar. good for swing music, actually.
