When my dad was health and well he would play this song all the time practicing for his band jams, how I miss him playing and hearing him play downstairs for hours. I would do anything to hear him pick up his guitar to play me a song. I think it’s my turn to play for him.
Just when I thought your lessons couldn't be better or more interesting, you surprise me and surpass yourself! Thanks a million for raising the bar every time!
it's official, you shall now be know as Maestro Alex. Your lessons make me believe I can! Thank you for putting out the transcription, this going to be my main project till I nail it - what you said about the musics humour was impactful, it's full of joy.
That’s so good to hear Stuart, thanks for commenting and for the kind words. I’m so glad learning this piece is making you happy! Keep me posted with your progress my friend 🙏🏻
What a phenomenal lesson! I adore your chord melody of the main theme. So gorgeous! I remember trying to learn Django's solo on this via a combination of by ear and extraordinarily shitty tabs which were online in the early 2000s. Then, about 5 years later when I got heavy into Gypsy Jazz, and learned Gypsy picking/rest stroke technique, I had to completely re-learn the solo, because I had to finger all of the notes differently to accommodate my new right hand technique. Then, for a fucking third time, I forced myself to re-learn it yet again, because I wanted to play it exactly like Django would have....so I transposed the notes of the solo to the probable '2 finger' fingering that he used with the left hand, only using my index and middle fingers to fret the notes. LOL!! It's pretty incredible how the Django sound really opens up, both sonically and theoretically, when you just use 2 fingers. All those arpeggios just kinda make sense. Like, he played that way because he literally HAD to... I'm not so strict anymore, and use a combo of what's comfortable for me, with a touch Django 2 finger flourishes thrown in haha. One thing that I've not mentioned before, Alex, is how fantastic your video and audio production quality is. It is SO good! And your music room looks like the coziest room in all existence LOL! Thanks for another amazing video!
😅 So did you tape your fingers up to try to get in his head too? I did haha I'm about to start the relearn for his fingerings, do you have a tab for the two fingerings? Worth a pint! Ps Alex, loved it great info!
Alex, this is miles out of my league but I look forward to and enjoy watching your outstanding playing and careful description on these classic pieces. Keep it up!
Great lesson. Especially like the ending chord sequence. And you cleared up some things I 've been playing wrong on this tune.... I know there are a million lessons on Rhythm Changes, but I'm always looking to get ideas on navigating those changes. Or perhaps "There Will Never Be Another You", "April in Paris", "Autumn in New York", "How High the Moon" to name a few. Many thanks.- Matt
brilliant - I thought after Louisiana fairy tale - I would hear no more old early jazz - this is fantastic - we are about to play this in a mandolin group so this will be very helpful. Love it. ps the clothes and hat change makes me smile.
Ah thank you my friend, I’m so glad you enjoyed the lesson! I have many more of these old time jazz tunes coming up, so do keep an eye out for that! 👍🏻
Not only is this a great lesson but that is one of the best sounding rhythm guitars I've heard. Not sure if that's all mic, pick up or combination but it is ultra smooth and warm. Thanks.
Thank you Philip!.. I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻 For the es125 I’m using to teach this lesson, you’re hearing a blend of the amp and the vocal mic.. the fact that the vocal mic picks up some of the acoustic tone of the guitar really helps with the sound in my opinion. 👌🏻
Alex, you cover a significant amount of ground here in terms of stylistic options and theory-guided note choices -- and while it's directly pertinent to this standard, it's widely applicable. Great job! I grew up listening to my older siblings' '60s rock and pop, but I became interested in '20s-'40s jazz and swing in part because I think the songs of that day are well constructed but also very adaptable to harmonic tinkering.
Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻 I’m totally with you on that!.. I love how tuneful early jazz is, very relatable and applicable to any genre like you say. Thanks again for checking the video out 🙏🏻
Thank you for that, I really appreciate the feedback. I plan to keep doing these longer, more in depth videos so am open to suggestions or questions regarding topics to cover. 🙏🏻
@@AlexFarranGuitar I’m partial to standards and old jazzy country (like Jimmie Rivers) stuff, but anything with rhythm and some notes on lead lines is great. Thanks again 🙏
Alex. I love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you. I was wondering what strings and gauge you’re using on the Gibson ES-125. I just got one and am not sure what to string it with.
Thanks Randy! I use D’addario EJ21 (nickel 12’s with a wound 3rd). Thomastik “swing” flat wounds also suit this guitar beautifully, but render it slightly less versatile. 👌🏻
It’s a good question, and something I’ve often thought about too. I guess the only real explanation is that it was the “sound of the era”, something that became a bit of a trend. Especially the IV to iv minor to I.. very similar to “After You’ve Gone” and many other tunes too.
After 45 yrs in Alternative rock touring and recording in the UK, Europe and US, I've been gravitating towards jazz since the pandemic. Swing music, as it allows me to access the roots (early jazz) aswell as what came out of Swing (early Be Bop). Been looking for a suitable guitar for jazz and was about to buy a 335 '59 reissue. But listening to your ES-125, there's something about the sound that I like. Question is if it works for finger play, or if the ES-125 needs a flat pick to come alive. Another reason for considering the ES-125 is the neck. I've fairly smallish hands but my '56 LP jr with a pretty sturdy neck, sits perfectly in my hand. Not to keen on modern slim, narrow Gibson necks. Well, curious about your thoughts and experiences playing the ES-125.
@@AlexFarranGuitar BTW I just started transcribing DR's solo on this tune and was getting stuck on the chords, and this is the first video that came up for me. Funny bc I've been doing a deep dive on your videos lately but didn't realize you covered this song!
Alex, super musical lesson. Nice ambience, and quality! 👏 I really love It! One slight opinion: Check the J'attendrai Clip from Django. He used no thumb fingerings for D7 I' ll check your othet videos, possibly a New subscriber. Keep swinging! ❤️
Thanks for the kind words buddy. 🙏🏻 Oh I’ve seen that Django clip many, many times. Just because he didn’t use his thumb in that short clip certainly doesn’t mean he never did. I could point to hundreds of examples where he used his thumb over for voicings! 🤓
When my dad was health and well he would play this song all the time practicing for his band jams, how I miss him playing and hearing him play downstairs for hours. I would do anything to hear him pick up his guitar to play me a song. I think it’s my turn to play for him.
That's very sweet my friend, and indeed.. this is your chance to play him a song ☺️
Just when I thought your lessons couldn't be better or more interesting, you surprise me and surpass yourself! Thanks a million for raising the bar every time!
Blimey, thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed this one too!
it's official, you shall now be know as Maestro Alex. Your lessons make me believe I can! Thank you for putting out the transcription, this going to be my main project till I nail it - what you said about the musics humour was impactful, it's full of joy.
That’s so good to hear Stuart, thanks for commenting and for the kind words. I’m so glad learning this piece is making you happy! Keep me posted with your progress my friend 🙏🏻
Excellent! Such a wealth of usefull information , and so clearly explained and demonstrated.Thanks for this.
My pleasure buddy! Thanks so much for the comment 🙏🏻
@AleхФxFarranGuitar
This is beautifully produced. Great playing and super helpful ❤
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻
What a phenomenal lesson! I adore your chord melody of the main theme. So gorgeous! I remember trying to learn Django's solo on this via a combination of by ear and extraordinarily shitty tabs which were online in the early 2000s. Then, about 5 years later when I got heavy into Gypsy Jazz, and learned Gypsy picking/rest stroke technique, I had to completely re-learn the solo, because I had to finger all of the notes differently to accommodate my new right hand technique. Then, for a fucking third time, I forced myself to re-learn it yet again, because I wanted to play it exactly like Django would have....so I transposed the notes of the solo to the probable '2 finger' fingering that he used with the left hand, only using my index and middle fingers to fret the notes. LOL!! It's pretty incredible how the Django sound really opens up, both sonically and theoretically, when you just use 2 fingers. All those arpeggios just kinda make sense. Like, he played that way because he literally HAD to... I'm not so strict anymore, and use a combo of what's comfortable for me, with a touch Django 2 finger flourishes thrown in haha. One thing that I've not mentioned before, Alex, is how fantastic your video and audio production quality is. It is SO good! And your music room looks like the coziest room in all existence LOL! Thanks for another amazing video!
😅 So did you tape your fingers up to try to get in his head too? I did haha I'm about to start the relearn for his fingerings, do you have a tab for the two fingerings? Worth a pint!
Ps Alex, loved it great info!
Such a beautiful sound, tone and rhythm playing ❤❤. Extraordinary. Thank you
Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Damn, so much gold in this one. Thanks Alex!
No worries!.. thanks for checking it out mate 🙏🏻
Lovely stuff….. that’s my weekend sorted!
Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻
Alex, this is miles out of my league but I look forward to and enjoy watching your outstanding playing and careful description on these classic pieces. Keep it up!
Thank you Martin!.. the encouragement is massively appreciated! Glad you’re enjoying the content 🙏🏻
Great lesson. Especially like the ending chord sequence. And you cleared up some things I 've been playing wrong on this tune.... I know there are a million lessons on Rhythm Changes, but I'm always looking to get ideas on navigating those changes. Or perhaps "There Will Never Be Another You", "April in Paris", "Autumn in New York", "How High the Moon" to name a few. Many thanks.- Matt
Thanks Matt, I really appreciate that. I’ll definitely do a video on navigating Rhythm changes at some point in the future. Good idea! 🙏🏻
brilliant - I thought after Louisiana fairy tale - I would hear no more old early jazz - this is fantastic - we are about to play this in a mandolin group so this will be very helpful. Love it. ps the clothes and hat change makes me smile.
Ah thank you my friend, I’m so glad you enjoyed the lesson! I have many more of these old time jazz tunes coming up, so do keep an eye out for that! 👍🏻
Not only is this a great lesson but that is one of the best sounding rhythm guitars I've heard. Not sure if that's all mic, pick up or combination but it is ultra smooth and warm. Thanks.
Thank you Philip!.. I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻 For the es125 I’m using to teach this lesson, you’re hearing a blend of the amp and the vocal mic.. the fact that the vocal mic picks up some of the acoustic tone of the guitar really helps with the sound in my opinion. 👌🏻
@@AlexFarranGuitar Thanks for the reply. Freddie Green would be proud.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
This is another great lesson. Thanks so much for your sharing!
My pleasure Brad!
Alex, you cover a significant amount of ground here in terms of stylistic options and theory-guided note choices -- and while it's directly pertinent to this standard, it's widely applicable. Great job! I grew up listening to my older siblings' '60s rock and pop, but I became interested in '20s-'40s jazz and swing in part because I think the songs of that day are well constructed but also very adaptable to harmonic tinkering.
Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻
I’m totally with you on that!.. I love how tuneful early jazz is, very relatable and applicable to any genre like you say. Thanks again for checking the video out 🙏🏻
Superb playing and great lesson! Thanks
Thanks so much my friend 🙏🏻
Really enjoying your extended videos. Thanks for what you're doing!
Thank you for that, I really appreciate the feedback. I plan to keep doing these longer, more in depth videos so am open to suggestions or questions regarding topics to cover. 🙏🏻
@@AlexFarranGuitar I’m partial to standards and old jazzy country (like Jimmie Rivers) stuff, but anything with rhythm and some notes on lead lines is great. Thanks again 🙏
Thanks, Alex!
My pleasure buddy, thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Thank you very much!
My pleasure! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻
Oh man...I'm gonna need more spare time...❣
You and me both! 😂
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting! 🙏🏻
Thank you man!
No problem! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
This is fantastic!
Thank you so much buddy! 🙏🏻❤️
Wooooahh it sounds so good🎉
Thank you!🙏🏻
Just wow :)
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Alex. I love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you. I was wondering what strings and gauge you’re using on the Gibson ES-125. I just got one and am not sure what to string it with.
Thanks Randy! I use D’addario EJ21 (nickel 12’s with a wound 3rd). Thomastik “swing” flat wounds also suit this guitar beautifully, but render it slightly less versatile. 👌🏻
pps I am intrigued why so many old songs started on the iv chord - any theories, Views?
It’s a good question, and something I’ve often thought about too. I guess the only real explanation is that it was the “sound of the era”, something that became a bit of a trend. Especially the IV to iv minor to I.. very similar to “After You’ve Gone” and many other tunes too.
Is that a thinline ES-125? My eyes may deceive me but it doesn't look like a full depth ES-125. What year model? Nice sound. Btw, nice lesson! 👍
Thanks buddy! It’s a full depth one from 1953, all original aside from a re-fret. Had it since 2016 👍🏻
After 45 yrs in Alternative rock touring and recording in the UK, Europe and US, I've been gravitating towards jazz since the pandemic. Swing music, as it allows me to access the roots (early jazz) aswell as what came out of Swing (early Be Bop). Been looking for a suitable guitar for jazz and was about to buy a 335 '59 reissue. But listening to your ES-125, there's something about the sound that I like. Question is if it works for finger play, or if the ES-125 needs a flat pick to come alive. Another reason for considering the ES-125 is the neck. I've fairly smallish hands but my '56 LP jr with a pretty sturdy neck, sits perfectly in my hand. Not to keen on modern slim, narrow Gibson necks. Well, curious about your thoughts and experiences playing the ES-125.
Could you link to the 3-note voicing video that you mentioned?
Sure thing, it’s this one;
ua-cam.com/video/fvvIc93f-EU/v-deo.htmlsi=ir6s-iZ3JuLkgX0q
@@AlexFarranGuitar Perfect, thanks.
@@obeyken my pleasure 👍🏻
@@AlexFarranGuitar BTW I just started transcribing DR's solo on this tune and was getting stuck on the chords, and this is the first video that came up for me. Funny bc I've been doing a deep dive on your videos lately but didn't realize you covered this song!
what's that guitar? it's beautiful!
I used a Loar LH700vs for the play through, and I used my 1956’ Gibson es125 for the lesson part of the video. ✌🏻
@@AlexFarranGuitar Dope, thanks a lot man! Love the content
@@AidanRKelly thanks buddy, I’m so glad you’re digging the videos! 🙏🏻
Hi, is this called rag time?
I'd call it "pre-war swing", a very close relative to ragtime for sure.
Learn the Django version! One of the best intros and melodies and solos ever recorded.
Oh I agree!.. I learned that maybe 20 years ago now and still remember much of it. This video isn’t about his version though mate.
Alex, super musical lesson. Nice ambience, and quality! 👏 I really love It! One slight opinion: Check the J'attendrai Clip from Django. He used no thumb fingerings for D7 I' ll check your othet videos, possibly a New subscriber. Keep swinging! ❤️
Thanks for the kind words buddy. 🙏🏻
Oh I’ve seen that Django clip many, many times. Just because he didn’t use his thumb in that short clip certainly doesn’t mean he never did. I could point to hundreds of examples where he used his thumb over for voicings! 🤓