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Gypsy Jazz Picking (Rest-Stroke Picking)
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Gypsy Jazz Picking (Rest-Stroke Picking)

Today I'd like to chat about the style of picking used in gypsy jazz guitar, otherwise known as 'rest stroke' picking. This picking technique is what allows gypsy jazz guitarists to produce such a strong sound on their instrument, and once mastered, is a real asset
Apr 18, 2019 1 min read
A Very Useful Gypsy Jazz Arpeggio (with TAB, picking, & fingering)

A Very Useful Gypsy Jazz Arpeggio (with TAB, picking, & fingering)

Today I'd like to share with you a very useful shape. One of the most versatile arpeggios you can learn as a gypsy jazz guitarist is shown below. The great thing about this shape is that you can use it to improvise over three chord-types. For instance, in
Apr 1, 2019 1 min read
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