The ONE Scale You Can Play Over Every Chord

The ONE Scale You Can Play Over Every Chord - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Soloing

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I'm all about simplifying the art of soloing in jazz and gypsy jazz.
There is often much confusion about scales and modes and what to play where and when.
I get it - it used to confuse the heck out of me as well!
Now, if I was to tell you that there's ONE scale you can use to play over major chords... minor chords... half diminished chords, dominant 7th chords.. and WAY more... I'm guessing you'd think it's impossible, right?... just ONE scale?!
The good news is... it's absolutely possible!
There is ONE simple scale (that you most likely already know to a certain extent!) that you can use over multiple chords... the funny thing is, you probably just don't know to do it yet.
Here's What To Do
🎸 Take the good old C Major scale.
🎸 That's C C E F G A B C
🎸 Learn it all over the neck
🎸 The C chords you know will show you where the scale lies
🎸 Hear each step of the scale and recognise the feeling it gives you
🎸 Now we are going to play the SAME scale over all the chords in the C Major family
🎸 C Major over C major - sounds great!
🎸 C Major over Dm7 - sounds great!
🎸 C Major over Em7 - ooh exotic!
🎸 C Major over F Major - love this!
🎸C Major over G7 - sweet!
🎸C Major over Am - perfect!
🎸C Major over Bm7-5 - love how it works on the half dim chord!
Have fun and stay inspired!
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@anthonywilliams4638 4 жыл бұрын

Another masterclass from the Master Robin Nolan, and this is a lesson that should be amongst the first things that every guitar player learns, which is to learn the sound of the scales which is like the steps of a ladder. These steps can start at any point on the fingerboard and knowing where to place the next note or step is the beginning of the study of improvisation, which is what makes every guitar player unique. The great Bill Evans was renowned for his beautiful simple approach to this artform, and he has inspired many musicians in the same way that Robin shows how to simplify our approach by using one scale to cover every key, and every tune. Thanks Robin, even the best players can learn from this lesson.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Williams going to listen to some Bill Evans now ❤️Robin

@dingoswamphead 4 жыл бұрын

Great insights and advice, thanks Anthony. Bill Evans was just as generous as Robin in sharing the skills needed for improvisation. That afternoon of his at the Village Vanguard is one of the greatest sessions ever.

@dannycottar3737 2 жыл бұрын

oh ok... he means every chord in THAT scale & key . i thought , at 1st , that he meant : literally EVERY chord (that is the word used) , like augmented , diminished , altered etc. This is an awesome you tube site !!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Ha cheers Danny you’re right! Stay inspired! 🙏💕🎸Robin

@adolphlopez2593 4 жыл бұрын

This is just crazy useful and readily available to apply to so many improv ideas. One of those "aha" "eureka" moments where you discover something you already know is now so applicable in so many places. I real eye-opener. Thanks, Robin

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Adolph Lopez so glad it helps Adolph! Stay well stay inspired! Robin

@marcinjulius 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... the moment when you are searching for something and someone shows you that you already have it... thanks for it! Great video!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Marcin Julius Szabó yes great hey?! Stay inspired! Robin

@russelltimmins1870 2 жыл бұрын

Robin, these lessons are really good and so easy to follow. Thank you for your enthusiasm.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

So glad they help Russell stay inspired and thanks for the comment! Robin

@jackwilloughby239 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to add that I would love to see a video on the same approach applied to the Melodic Minor and the Harmonic Minor Scales. It would really be great to see this applied to the BeBop, Blues and Pentatonic Scales as well, but I'll do that on my own. It's like a whole system of the theory of Melody which the classicist haven't seemed to be able to provide us with.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there’s a few vids on this channel which will interest you, the latest is a simplistic approach to using the Blues Scale ‘Django’ style have a look here and please leave a comment thank you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pb6dYKd7rK_be3U.html

@Bflatest 10 ай бұрын

I found that in-between the mode examples if you play some gibberish out of key stuff it will clear your ear of the parent key. This helps to make each example sound more modal and not all like its C major. Try it.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 10 ай бұрын

Good point got to cleanse the pallet with some gibberish! 🙌

@gapaltz 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Bumped my understanding up a full notch and love the enthusiasm and good energy, thanks!

@douglinaker2368 4 жыл бұрын

What great ideas using a C scale my brain is now working overtime - I've said for many years Robin you are a Gypsy Jazz gem.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Doug Linaker thanks Doug! Robin

@ThePepeVer 4 жыл бұрын

You're awesome man! Thanks for all the tips and enthousiasm! :)

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Pepijn Vermeulen thanks for your kind words Pepijn stay inspired! 🎸❤️Robin

@bernardwhite4365 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so simple yet so great, thanks Robin.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Bernard White welcome Bernard glad it helps, Robin

@theokatman 4 жыл бұрын

great vibe about you Mr Gypsy , thanks love the positive aura

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Theo Katman welcome Theo stay inspired bro. 🎸❤️Robin

@DrBe-zn5fv 4 жыл бұрын

you just answered me a hundred questions had lurking for years --- thanks Rob!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

welcome man! Robin

@eldiegoism 4 жыл бұрын

hope all you people are well and thanx Robin for these ideas......Awesome

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

paul dewhurst Paul good to hear from you mate I hope all is well with you! Robin

@toddfrye8178 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this knowledge! It's a brilliant way of explaining it! I'd been tripping over it for years, but was afraid of playing it over other chords.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Todd - so glad it helps! Robin

@dgmonone 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Very clear explanation and demonstration. Chapeau👍👍👍

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David and welcome! Robin

@martynharveythepoet5114 5 ай бұрын

Another stunningly brilliant explanation Robin!!! Excellent way to demo the modes against that scale... You are a superb teacher! Thanks!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Martin and stay Inspired!

@Korsaro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you , splendid and clear Lesson.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Korsaro1 you’re welcome I’m glad it helped. 🎸❤️Robin

@wrenly23 4 ай бұрын

Practicing your lesson in Church Hill, TN. good on ya, Robin!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful stay inspired! 🎸🙌

@TheJustificer 4 жыл бұрын

robin you're a master, i love how you play... it's incredible how just sounds can provoke us such beautiful and different emotions, so mysterious...

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Julian Miguel thanks for the kind words Julian yes it’s all about expressing your emotions. 🎸❤️Robin

@Mrbriankeeler 4 жыл бұрын

This was great Robin! Thanks so much. This tutorial of yours fit it perfectly with my private lessons here in Ithaca, NY were my teacher just introduced me to the harmonized chord scale- which you were using here. I've not seen the harmonized chord scale mentioned in any of the gypsy jazz courses from any of the popular guitarists- on line or at camps like Django in June etc. So this was a nice support.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Keeler perfect Brian! I’m always trying to simplify what can get complicated. Nothing simpler than the good old c major scale. Thanks for your comment it means a lot. Robin

@SteveNC61 3 жыл бұрын

I saw you play with Jimmy and Chris Quinn on Sunday. Awesome, as was this lesson. Thanks very much.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris really glad you enjoy the music and lessons - Stay Inspired! Robin

@clivedesilva9891 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you make things simple. Modes always confused me. Both the what and the why. So inspiring Thank you. Thank you. Thank you

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps! Robin

@JimLarranaga5k 4 жыл бұрын

This has to be the most overlooked (yet the most important) concept in music theory. Thanks Robin! Also, what a GREAT way to improve your ear while playing!!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

J Larranaga welcome man stay inspired and keep it simple! Robin

@julieannwilliams9134 Ай бұрын

Amazing video thank you for the tips. I will learn the c scale 👍😁🥂

@GypsyJazzSecrets Ай бұрын

Yes learn it all over the neck Julie it will really help you!

@tonybegood111 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd say it Robin but I've played too much guitar lately. ...you're a pleasant distraction...great playing :)

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

tonybegood111 happy to help Tony! Robin

@Tom-gq4mw 11 ай бұрын

Love this thanks. ❤

@GypsyJazzSecrets 11 ай бұрын

Yeah interesting hey?

@philohipo Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love your way of teaching spark and simple pure passion. Thank you! Will check this 14 days free. Maybe you have a vid about playing over all those chords one after another?

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

Thanks man yes we have lots of useful step by step courses in the club for improvising over tunes and chord progressions. Stay Inspired! Robin

@pororin60 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sensei, Logical, simple, no headache. You are No.1 Sensei. Your guitar makes today happier. I am practicing this lesson with my old Epiphone. Thanks tons. Take good care. Masaki❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Masaki Shimazaki Hi Sensei, No headache is number 1 priority! I’m sure it sounds great on the old Epiphone. 🙏🎸❤️Robin

@WellnessRosterHQ 4 жыл бұрын

It is amazingly simple but you can get such great sounds with a major chord. You can obviously learn many exotic scales and have it all under your fingers but sometimes simple is best.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Bradley cheers Joseph yes simplicity is the source ❤️Robin

@piotrsmetek 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation-Thank you&greetings from Poland

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Piotr glad it helps! Robin

@boycie1150 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the gypsy genre, although I've been playing guitar on and off for years. I've never got as good as I could or should be. However, these tutorials are an inspiration and this one in particular. I shall be incorporating this exercise immediately! Thanks Robin. 👍👍

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great Phil stay inspired and thanks for the comment! Robin

@stevedouglas7375 4 жыл бұрын

I sometimes wonder how many "former" metal players such as you Robin can make the transition to, not only playing Gypsy jazz, but play it as proficiently as you. Your chops are simply outstanding! Wow. Thank you Robin for all you do. Whenever I feel kind of sucky about my playing, I can always go to you for some inspiration. Thank you agent Nolan.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Douglas agent Nolan at your service Steve, always here to inspire. I often have those same feelings but play play play and focus on getting good at fewer things, tunes, Licks, ideas etc. cheers! Robin

@stevedouglas7375 4 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets Cool! Thanks Robin.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Douglas 🙏🎸❤️

@delta1ster 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin saw you in Amsterdam thanks for your wonderful clear cut lessons Rick (Curacao)

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Rick enjoy Curacao 🇨🇼! Robin

@andyledger2307 Жыл бұрын

This feels like it may be the most important lesson I’ve ever watched, and it’s certainly inspired me to knuckle down to some serious practice. Time to get that looper pedal out, I think.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

glad it helps and yes loopers help!

@davidivanjosephsalonia4566 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much "uncle" Peace Excellent.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! 🎸🙏❤️

@fistpumpcompany4867 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know that you are playing unbelievably! That’s very nice. And I want video about Django’s Chords. Short and clear to understand video.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Fist Pump Company thanks 🙏 Robin

@AlexC_6902 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Robin. Although the use of such a scale is pretty cool, the most challenging thing for me is still to create a phrase that sounds more jazzy during the execution. Thanks a lot for the video. You're the man !

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Alexandre Costacurta yes this could be something I can look at in another lesson. I suggest leaving space and breathing as a way to start with phrasing. All the best! Robin

@JAZZGITAN 4 жыл бұрын

Great job illustrating the flavor of the Major scale over the Diatonic chords from C Major. A suggestion for next time might be to illustrate how each note found in each chord (ie, the arpeggio) emphasizes specific sounds and that was why your solos were so on point! Thanks Robin!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

JAZZ GITAN yes good point mate.. I can go into specific notes and how why they sound good over different chords. Hope you’re well bud! Robin

@RufusBA 3 жыл бұрын

would never have thought of it that way - wow

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Ralph stay inspired 🎸❤️Robin

@marcoevans4349 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, love how it reaffirms modal theory. Im a harmonica player not a guitarist but I just apply this stuff to my harp. Don't forget that the key center of C major changes to reflect the root of the chord change, for example, when you play over Em, your home key changes to E.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Marco that makes sense. Stay inspired! Robin

@cillakinross3875 5 ай бұрын

Correct...but I think his point is that you can simply start anywhere in the C major scale and it still works reasonably well

@davidmccormack 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Robin... a brilliantly played, understated introduction to modes. I wish I'd discovered you and your teaching style earlier on this jazz journey of mine - it would have saved me years of thrashing about not knowing which way is up :-) The only thing I would add, perhaps, is to suggest a lesson in which you extend the C Scale idea to any scale using the 5 regions of the fretboard as a platform for playing in any key. Best wishes, Davey McC

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

yes good idea David, lot's of room to extend this. Thanks for the comment and stay well! Robin

@olinewman 2 жыл бұрын

Your kitchen looks fantastic. (Oh yeah, thanks for all the guitar stuff too!) x

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

thanks dude!

@Guitardadtv 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic lesson ... loving it 😂

@GypsyJazzSecrets 10 ай бұрын

Nice one mate have fun! 🙌🎸❤️

@dingoswamphead 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing a simpler way to think modally. It is useful, interesting and fun to go back to the beginning of the clip and see how you are using the scale on Honeysuckle Rose. Hope the shack fever is not too bad for you all - is that why you are often being sent to the back garden?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

dingoswamphead yes you know me... simplicity is the name of the game. Even complex modes can be seen clearly if you stick to the parent scale C Major. We are living tightly here and no back garden but still harmonious at this point! Robin

@johnrothfield6126 4 жыл бұрын

It sound beautiful when you play the major scale!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

John Rothfield thanks John I’ll share some of those lines using the manor scale soon .. cheers! Robin

@Oheh84 4 жыл бұрын

Robin I love your videos man! Can you do a video on how to unlock the ear? I mean, how to get the ideas in the mind out on the guitar. If that makes sense. Thank you and love from Scotland.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Oheh84 Vaid great idea and I’ll think of a way to articulate that ❤️Robin

@Oheh84 4 жыл бұрын

Gypsy Jazz Secrets thank you Robin, I know it’s a difficult concept but I think it’s so important. I know piles of scales and arpeggios but I want to harness my ear a lot more. I see that as the ultimate goal for improvisation. Thank you so much again amigo.

@jukejointjack 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting, I think I know what I’m up to tomorrow

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

That’s it man have a go take it slow and stay Inspired!

@MennoJHvanderReijden 3 жыл бұрын

Crystal clear as always Rob. You’re the best in the gj teaching bizz. Don’t let Hank B. define your accent though, but just tell him we miss him at our yearly French do.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Menno hope you’re well my friend! Robin

@MennoJHvanderReijden 3 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets on the one hand playing tracks and sending the Magix files to and fro a fellow collaborator to get some tunes together. On the other jamming live with fellow musicians in the States or Oz or wherever through the JamKazam.com App. Obviously playing a lot alongside your and others vids.

@Bflatest 10 ай бұрын

I found that when I played it a lot and also took time to draw it on a neck graph over and over so I could actually draw it without a guitar in hand BOOM I knew it

@GypsyJazzSecrets 10 ай бұрын

Nice one mate! 🙌

@davidsonmick 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, thanks!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

mick davidson welcome Mark glad it helps! Robin

@davidsonmick 3 жыл бұрын

Gypsy Jazz Secrets I’ve just recorded myself play four bars of each chord, then played over them using the C scale. Why do your licks always sound so great, whereas mine sound like someone who hasn’t a clue? 😂😂😂👍

@michaelbell3183 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff ! Very modern sounding too. Tell all about that pickup ! ;)

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

michael bell yes it’s a Joe Barden Humbucker which a mate fitted to this guitar.. kind of rocks! Robin

@SuperlocoGypsy 4 жыл бұрын

Great Robin !

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Superloco Gypsy thanks man hope you’re well! Robin

@SuperlocoGypsy 4 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets yes it's all right. Close in the house 😀🇮🇹

@YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES Жыл бұрын

I'm a blues player that things are pretty limited when playing Blues so I'm about to start doing a little bit of fusion plan I'm trying to look for elements from different entrance of music to add into my Blues playing to make me stand out

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

perfect Michael start using some of these ideas and concepts and let me know how it goes for you...there's lots of useful short videos here on the channel too. Robin

@YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES Жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets thank you so kindly I really and gracefully appreciate it very much

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

@@YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES welcome!

@johples 3 жыл бұрын

Devine🌞👍🙏

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

thank you!

@dfreleaux 4 жыл бұрын

Robin, Greetings from Long Beach CA. I had just invested in a looper and, being a Luddite, I haven't quite gotten accustomed to its use. This edition is just the thing I was looking forward to trying out and here it is, modes in disguise, Great lesson! Thank you so much.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Freleaux great move Dan! So useful for practice and performing if you’re on your own. Hope you’re well all the best mate. Robin

@awaywithpaul3423 2 жыл бұрын

This is a massive lesson thank you! I’m hearing some really jazzy sounds when played over some of those chords, are you using the root of the chord you are playing over as a Root note for your runs? what I need to help me develop 🙏 don’t know what I’d do without your KZfaq lessons and the beginners book you wrote you are a fab teacher.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

yes even though I'm just paying C major i'm aware of the chord i'm playing over so yes

@allencottell4241 Жыл бұрын

Wow... I am just seeing 👀 this now!

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

Handy!

@60saiten79 4 жыл бұрын

Total gut und abwechslungsreich. Gruß aus DEUTSCHLAND

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

uwe Lutzmann 🙏🙏🎸❤️Robin

@seckhoffable Жыл бұрын

Listened to this twice. It's marvelously clear.

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

Interesting hey Sally?! 🙏💕🎸Robin

@seckhoffable Жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets Funny that way...I've had lessons in person with two different people (I move around a lot) but it's watching your short vids over and over that make it all make sense.

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

@@seckhoffable so glad to hear they help Sally stay inspired!

@davidsimpson3380 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

Welcome David! Robin

@davidsimpson3380 Жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets Thank-you Robin and thank-you for sharing all your wonderful musical insights!

@JohnMarcell 6 ай бұрын

This guy is legendary

@GypsyJazzSecrets 6 ай бұрын

Too kind John stay inspired! 🎸🙌

@musterionsurly 4 жыл бұрын

wow what a tasty opening jam, i could hear it but i could feel it even more, great playing! i think you have achieved a lyrical, very lyrical and recognisable personal style. the holy grail really. lyrical /ˈlɪrɪk(ə)l/ Learn to pronounce adjective 1. (of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way. "he gained a devoted following for his lyrical playing"

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

musterionsurly thanks that means a lot. Indeed being lyrical and personal style is something we should all strive for. I appreciate your comment thank you! Robin

@skyy_charger 3 жыл бұрын

I’m lost. I guess I may need to go back and get a few more basics,

@bernhardnizynski4403 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Bernhard Nizynski 🙏❤️🎸 Robin

@paulhipp 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing lesson!! INCREDIBLE playing!! You make the C Major scale sound magical and exotic!!! Damn, bruh!! My guitar must not have some of those notes. Do the extra notes cost more? Should I upgrade? Are you using a special pick?? Why can't I make my guitar sound like that? Do i need a bigger purple shirt? Please help!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Bear!

@therealfunkypeter 3 жыл бұрын

hey Robin, great lesson as always! I was wondering wich kind of pickup you are using to amplify your guitar. Sounds really good...

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter the pickup on that guitar is a Joe Barden Humbucker, really rocks on a Gypsy guitar! Robin

@therealfunkypeter 3 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets tx a lot Robin!

@wherewoodbinetwines 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a brilliant presentation, one which sets aside that idea that one needs to know "modes" to play well. I know other teachers who use this type of scale idea for improvising. I was disappointed though that in this lesson you didn't demonstrate the idea against an actual tune. While it can work perfectly over rhythm change tunes in C, it requires a little extra thought when applying it over tunes with dom7 chords in it, like All of Me, which introduce an occasional # here and there. Maybe in Part II of this lesson? :-) LOL

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fir the kind words Carl. I’ve been demonstrating this approach inside the Gypsy Jazz Club often. You should come and take a look sometime. I’m also able to give private coaching that helps a lot if the guys. But yes it’s all about applying these things to actual tunes! Robin

@chrstormer 3 ай бұрын

Great lesson again yes, which looper and guitar mic do you use ?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 ай бұрын

thanks mate - boss looper and it's a humbucker fitted in my gypsy guitar through n AER amp - stay inspired!

@martynharveythepoet5114 4 ай бұрын

Hi Robin. As I mentioned below, another great video - thanks! I'm just getting into Gypsy Jazz (having played everything else such as blues, bluegrass and recently, a little jazz) so I'm working out the basics. I'll probably join your online club once I get a little better. In the meantime, a very quick question: I see in this video you have a pickup fitted but I see elsewhere that it's standard to use nylon strings on the Gypsy Jazz guitar. Could you please illuminate? Are you using steel srings here (with a standard electromagnetic pickup) or something else? Many thanks in advance! 🙂

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 ай бұрын

It’s a Humbucker pickup fitted on my Polak Gypsy Guitar. Steel strings are used on these guitars kind of like silk and steel. We have a Beginners Pathway in the club that will take you step by step through the most important chords arpeggios and tunes in Gypsy Jazz - we would love to see you in the club!

@oldtimeharmonica8560 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful kitchen

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Greg Motta thanks Greg my wife loves those comments.. had many! Robin

@dingoswamphead 4 жыл бұрын

I have been playing around with the idea of keeping to just Cma in Minor Swing. It works across the whole tune! It sounds OK but boring against Ami, a bit spacey and Santana-like against the D minor, and sort of works even against the E7. Another approach which makes me sound far more skilful than I deserve is to play Cma against the Ami and Dmi, and then venture dangerously into A harmonic minor for the E7 bit. Or A harmonic minor sounds cool all the time. Perhaps I belong in a thread called Gypsy Jazz for Dummies. One more serious advantage of this approach is that I can think more about what to do rhythmically rather than succumb to the pressure of churning out 8th notes all the time.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

dingoswamphead yes that is the goal so we clean be confident with the harmony to free up our phrasing. Keep experimenting and using your ear... your description of the Santana like sound is accurate! Robin

@awaywithpaul3423 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip @dingoSwamphead I’m going try C major over Minor Swing now to see how it sounds against the chords. Thanks for suggesting it 🙏

@SamEKingataol 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin- can you tell me ( or link to a video) what Webcam and Mic you use for these youtube lessons ? Thanks for all you do SK

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

I use my iphone 11 Steve - cheers, Robin

@ArkRed1 5 ай бұрын

What is the pickup on your guitar? I'd like to put a nice pickup on my Gypsy guitar, but don't know what is the best one. This sounds good. Of course a lot has to do with amp settings. Thanks.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

It’s a Joe Barden Humbucker (Danny Gatton) I recommend and also use a Krivo Micro Manouche which sound and look awesome

@jackwilloughby239 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching these tutorials on Modes (like Rickey Cominsky's) and it seems to me that what you are presenting is a Romani "back door" approach. So you are playing the so called "Church Modes" but starting on the same note every time, which is the Root of Ionian, then the 7th of Dorian, then the 6th of Phrygian, then the 5th of Lydian, then the 4th of MixoLydian, then the 3rd of Aeolian, then the 2nd of Locrian. I play Jazz Violin and have done 4 transcriptions of Stephane Grappelli (which are available on Muse Score) and Steph, it seems to me, didn't really begin to express these concepts until the late 50's, when his playing just went to another level. Did it take him ten years to internalize this Concept? and then combine it with the Bebop language he seems to have absorbed through the piano playing of Bud Powell? I read in a Phd Thesis that Charlie Christian got wind of Django through his association with Bob Will's and the Texas Playboys and then went to New York and started BeBop with Thelonious Monk, who also seems to have absorbed these same concepts, not Melodiacally, but more on a Chromatic approach to harmonization. It Seems to me that it all goes back to Django and the Romani approach to music. Thanks!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

We’ll put Jack that’s fascinating thanks! Romani Back Door seems the preferred route 🎸🙏💕

@chriscox7631 9 ай бұрын

This is great, thanks. When you were talking about familiarity, and the scale tones, how come you refer automatically to D as the ninth of C rather than the second? I ask because I’m still in the fundamental place of trying to imprint chords scales and arpeggios in my head, and be aware of what fits where, and I can definitely still only count to 7 at this stage in my scale thinking.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 9 ай бұрын

Hey Chris - I say 9th cause the D is an extension beyond the octave and in a chord sounds awful played as. 2nd next to root. Just think of the D as the 9th. Take it slow!

@chriscox7631 9 ай бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets Thank you so much, your generosity with knowledge is a true gift into my life. I love your book Beginner Gypsy Guitar, I sincerely appreciate it and really enjoy your work and teaching!

@GypsyJazzSecrets 9 ай бұрын

@@chriscox7631 nice one man stay inspired!

@JimLarranaga5k 4 жыл бұрын

This is a cool idea! In your example you solo over a single chord camp. Does this work with more complex harmonies?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

J Larranaga you can essentially use this C Major scale over any of the chords in the C major family. So Dm7 G7 C you could play C over that progression. It’s a good place to start. Cheers! Robin

@DrBe-zn5fv 4 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets does anything depend on the function of the chord in question.For example say the Fmaj and Fmin in j'attendrai ------ will the use of C scale fit the progression? I guess so cause the tonic is C, but say in a tune where the Tonic is unrelated to C ---- does the math still add up?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Be good point and that’s why I recommend practicing soloing over tunes. If you’d like more help check out www.GypsyJazzClub.com

@MarshallAmpMan 3 жыл бұрын

enjoy your videos what pedal do you use to record rhythm with?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man it’s a Boss RC3 Looper 🙏❤️🎸Robin

@MartinLohmueller Жыл бұрын

Is it a valid argumentation that the Hm7-5 sounds great with the Cmaj scale as it tends to drop to E7 and Amin, which is the third parallel of C?

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

Yes that works for me Martin quite an easy way to think about that chord. I think plating Cmajor over Bm7-5 gives the Locrian scale

@jameslifetimelearner 4 жыл бұрын

Dynamite! Swing 42 Mutant on Steroids, thanks for the wonderful insights

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

James Reese yes it’s my Triple-X Polak Gypsy Guitar with humbucker... glad you enjoyed the lesson! Robin

@mariogiacalone3859 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. A friend turned me on to you. Question of you have an opportunity to reply; So does this work only when you are in the key of C? Also I'm assuming the same holds true if you id say a D scale and then went through the chords in the key of D. Is that true? Thanks for this.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Mario Giacalone yes absolutely Mario this concept is true for all keys. My advice is to really understand it in C first and then try in other guitar keys like D, G, E. Thanks for the comment. 🎸❤️Robin

@Matthew-pf9mj 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great lesson, Robin! So if you have a tune that’s in the key of C, this is a no brainer; however what if the song is in the key of Gm? Could you apply this idea to any chord that falls into the CMaj family throughout the progression?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt if you’re in Gm then the Bb Major family applies. I think Nita good to get specifies too like which tune are you meaning? 🙏💕🎸Robin

@Matthew-pf9mj 2 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets what about Manior de mes Reves?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

@@Matthew-pf9mj D Major all the way try it! Of course this is a very simplistic approach and there are chord changes that should be outlined in your lines but Manoir hangs a lot on D making it easy to solo over using D Major ideas.

@Matthew-pf9mj 2 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets thank you 🙏🏼

@zoltanmike 4 жыл бұрын

Just gonna go ahead and give this a like before I even watch the video

@GypsyJazzSecrets 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Boiko cheers Mike hope the lesson helps.. 🎸❤️Robin

@marcedson08 3 жыл бұрын

Sir is it also possible and applicable if i use the 2 5 1 major progression using this one scale you discussed?thank you very much

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely Marc. You can use the C major scale over Dm7 G7 C. Just look for some chromatic notes to ad some spice. Stay inspired! Robin

@marcedson08 3 жыл бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets sir robin thanks so much for answering my question.God bless to you and youre channel and i will keep watching your videos.😊😊😊

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcedson08 🎸🙏❤️

@paulvanwaaijenburg 10 ай бұрын

What about the C major scale with the E major chord

@GypsyJazzSecrets 10 ай бұрын

Lots of tension cool

@ForeverJack69 2 жыл бұрын

CMAJ SCALE 6:40

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks! Robin

@akhsavar 5 ай бұрын

what kind of strings you use for this guitar?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 5 ай бұрын

Argentine Strings by Savarez kind of like silk & steel

@akhsavar 5 ай бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets❤thank you very much

@stevepetersmusic9262 3 жыл бұрын

basically you are going over the caged system

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh ok wasn’t aware of that but cool thanks for pointing out. 🙏🎸 Robin

@carlosgabrielestradamartin3065 25 күн бұрын

It would be cool ,do some like sponge bob song 😅

@GypsyJazzSecrets 25 күн бұрын

@@carlosgabrielestradamartin3065 couldn’t name one!

@carlosgabrielestradamartin3065 25 күн бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets yes i think is spongebob square pants i Guess use chords in 7 ns ,thanks very kind

@GypsyJazzSecrets 25 күн бұрын

@@carlosgabrielestradamartin3065 excellent thanks for the tip never heard of it must be good

@steennordberg-nielsen3012 3 жыл бұрын

So if you play in D major you must use the D major scale, right?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good option Steen! Robin

@steennordberg-nielsen3012 3 жыл бұрын

I don't play the guitar. I play the double bass and I am very interested i playing the gypsy jazz style. I learn a lot from your videos.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 3 жыл бұрын

@@steennordberg-nielsen3012 that’s great to hear Steen stay inspired mate! Robin

@ziadmohammad2829 Жыл бұрын

🖤💛🤍🤍🤍

@GypsyJazzSecrets Жыл бұрын

🙏🙌🎸❤️

@Playsinvain 2 ай бұрын

Why do so many say “the” major scale? Aren’t there many?

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 ай бұрын

There are 11 major scales on the guitar between C & C. I just chose C Major - there make sense?

@Playsinvain 2 ай бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets yes. It’s strange that people say “the” is all I guess. Thanks.

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 ай бұрын

@@Playsinvain ahh yes I understand - of course there are many scales but I’m trying to simplify and show how much you can do with one scale

@Playsinvain 2 ай бұрын

@@GypsyJazzSecrets indeed. And you do it well… it was a confusing thing is all, to here so often “the” instead of “a”. I’m out of the confusion…so I certainly won’t belabor an accepted nomenclature..

@GypsyJazzSecrets 2 ай бұрын

@@Playsinvain that’s it man keep it simple and stay inspired 🙌