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

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    The ONE Scale You Can Play Over Every Chord 🎸🔥
    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
    @anthonywilliams4638 4 роки тому +28

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +2

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

    • @dingoswamphead
      @dingoswamphead 4 роки тому +1

      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
    @dannycottar3737 2 роки тому +2

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому

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

  • @adolphlopez2593
    @adolphlopez2593 4 роки тому +9

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @marcinjulius
    @marcinjulius 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @russelltimmins1870
    @russelltimmins1870 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jackwilloughby239
    @jackwilloughby239 2 роки тому +5

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому

      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! ua-cam.com/video/oXm-DJGIwKA/v-deo.html

  • @Bflatest
    @Bflatest 9 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @Bflatest
    @Bflatest 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  9 місяців тому

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

  • @douglinaker2368
    @douglinaker2368 4 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @wrenly23
    @wrenly23 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @tonybegood111
    @tonybegood111 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @gapaltz
    @gapaltz 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @olinewman
    @olinewman 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ThePepeVer
    @ThePepeVer 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @stevedouglas7375
    @stevedouglas7375 4 роки тому +4

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      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
      @stevedouglas7375 4 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets Cool! Thanks Robin.

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      Steve Douglas 🙏🎸❤️

  • @DrBe-zn5fv
    @DrBe-zn5fv 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @bernardwhite4365
    @bernardwhite4365 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      Bernard White welcome Bernard glad it helps, Robin

  • @TheJustificer
    @TheJustificer 4 роки тому +4

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @theokatman
    @theokatman 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      Theo Katman welcome Theo stay inspired bro. 🎸❤️Robin

  • @jukejointjack
    @jukejointjack 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 місяці тому

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

  • @eldiegoism
    @eldiegoism 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @julieannwilliams9134
    @julieannwilliams9134 29 днів тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  29 днів тому

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

  • @JimLarranaga5k
    @JimLarranaga5k 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @Mrbriankeeler
    @Mrbriankeeler 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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

  • @toddfrye8178
    @toddfrye8178 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @clivedesilva9891
    @clivedesilva9891 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @piotrsmetek
    @piotrsmetek 2 роки тому +1

    Great presentation-Thank you&greetings from Poland

  • @SteveNC61
    @SteveNC61 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @dgmonone
    @dgmonone 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @martynharveythepoet5114
    @martynharveythepoet5114 4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words Martin and stay Inspired!

  • @pororin60
    @pororin60 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @Tom-gq4mw
    @Tom-gq4mw 10 місяців тому +1

    Love this thanks. ❤

  • @Guitardadtv
    @Guitardadtv 9 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic lesson ... loving it 😂

  • @allencottell4241
    @allencottell4241 Рік тому +1

    Wow... I am just seeing 👀 this now!

  • @boycie1150
    @boycie1150 3 роки тому +3

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @davidivanjosephsalonia4566
    @davidivanjosephsalonia4566 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much "uncle"
    Peace
    Excellent.

  • @Korsaro1
    @Korsaro1 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you , splendid and clear Lesson.

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @WellnessRosterHQ
    @WellnessRosterHQ 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      Joseph Bradley cheers Joseph yes simplicity is the source ❤️Robin

  • @AlexC_6902
    @AlexC_6902 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @marcoevans4349
    @marcoevans4349 3 роки тому +3

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

    • @cillakinross3875
      @cillakinross3875 4 місяці тому

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

  • @johnrothfield6126
    @johnrothfield6126 4 роки тому +1

    It sound beautiful when you play the major scale!

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @andyledger2307
    @andyledger2307 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @philohipo
    @philohipo Рік тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому

      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

  • @JAZZGITAN
    @JAZZGITAN 4 роки тому +3

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @fistpumpcompany4867
    @fistpumpcompany4867 4 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @RufusBA
    @RufusBA 3 роки тому +1

    would never have thought of it that way - wow

  • @davidmccormack
    @davidmccormack 4 роки тому +4

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

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

  • @MennoJHvanderReijden
    @MennoJHvanderReijden 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @MennoJHvanderReijden
      @MennoJHvanderReijden 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @dingoswamphead
    @dingoswamphead 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @delta1ster
    @delta1ster 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES
    @YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES Рік тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому +1

      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
      @YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES Рік тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому +1

      @@YEARS_OF_TEARS_BLUES welcome!

  • @JohnMarcell
    @JohnMarcell 5 місяців тому +1

    This guy is legendary

  • @SuperlocoGypsy
    @SuperlocoGypsy 4 роки тому +2

    Great Robin !

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      Superloco Gypsy thanks man hope you’re well! Robin

    • @SuperlocoGypsy
      @SuperlocoGypsy 4 роки тому

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

  • @davidsonmick
    @davidsonmick 3 роки тому +1

    Love it, thanks!

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому +1

      mick davidson welcome Mark glad it helps! Robin

    • @davidsonmick
      @davidsonmick 3 роки тому +1

      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? 😂😂😂👍

  • @davidsimpson3380
    @davidsimpson3380 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou!

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому +1

      Welcome David! Robin

    • @davidsimpson3380
      @davidsimpson3380 Рік тому +1

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

  • @seckhoffable
    @seckhoffable Рік тому +1

    Listened to this twice. It's marvelously clear.

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому +1

      Interesting hey Sally?! 🙏💕🎸Robin

    • @seckhoffable
      @seckhoffable Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Рік тому

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

  • @johples
    @johples 3 роки тому +1

    Devine🌞👍🙏

  • @60saiten79
    @60saiten79 4 роки тому +1

    Total gut und abwechslungsreich.
    Gruß aus DEUTSCHLAND

  • @Oheh84
    @Oheh84 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

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

    • @Oheh84
      @Oheh84 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @dfreleaux
    @dfreleaux 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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

  • @michaelbell3183
    @michaelbell3183 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @musterionsurly
    @musterionsurly 4 роки тому +2

    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
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    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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

  • @awaywithpaul3423
    @awaywithpaul3423 Рік тому +1

    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 UA-cam lessons and the beginners book you wrote you are a fab teacher.

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @bernhardnizynski4403
    @bernhardnizynski4403 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!

  • @ArkRed1
    @ArkRed1 4 місяці тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 місяці тому

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

  • @martynharveythepoet5114
    @martynharveythepoet5114 3 місяці тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 місяці тому

      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
    @oldtimeharmonica8560 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful kitchen

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @wherewoodbinetwines
    @wherewoodbinetwines 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому +1

      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
    @chrstormer 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 місяці тому

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

  • @paulhipp
    @paulhipp 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @therealfunkypeter
    @therealfunkypeter 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

    • @therealfunkypeter
      @therealfunkypeter 3 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets tx a lot Robin!

  • @jackwilloughby239
    @jackwilloughby239 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому

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

  • @MartinLohmueller
    @MartinLohmueller 11 місяців тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  11 місяців тому

      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

  • @dingoswamphead
    @dingoswamphead 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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
      @awaywithpaul3423 Рік тому +1

      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 🙏

  • @ForeverJack69
    @ForeverJack69 2 роки тому +1

    CMAJ SCALE 6:40

  • @jameslifetimelearner
    @jameslifetimelearner 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @SamEKingataol
    @SamEKingataol 4 роки тому +1

    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

  • @chriscox7631
    @chriscox7631 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @chriscox7631 9 місяців тому +1

      @@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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  9 місяців тому +1

      @@chriscox7631 nice one man stay inspired!

  • @MarshallAmpMan
    @MarshallAmpMan 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @skyy_charger
    @skyy_charger 3 роки тому

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

  • @JimLarranaga5k
    @JimLarranaga5k 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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
      @DrBe-zn5fv 4 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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

  • @Matthew-pf9mj
    @Matthew-pf9mj 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @Matthew-pf9mj 2 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets what about Manior de mes Reves?

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @Matthew-pf9mj 2 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets thank you 🙏🏼

  • @mariogiacalone3859
    @mariogiacalone3859 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      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

  • @marcedson08
    @marcedson08 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому +1

      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
      @marcedson08 3 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

      @@marcedson08 🎸🙏❤️

  • @paulvanwaaijenburg
    @paulvanwaaijenburg 9 місяців тому +1

    What about the C major scale with the E major chord

  • @stevepetersmusic9262
    @stevepetersmusic9262 3 роки тому +1

    basically you are going over the caged system

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @zoltanmike
    @zoltanmike 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

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

  • @akhsavar
    @akhsavar 4 місяці тому +1

    what kind of strings you use for this guitar?

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 місяці тому +1

      Argentine Strings by Savarez kind of like silk & steel

    • @akhsavar
      @akhsavar 4 місяці тому

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets❤thank you very much

  • @steennordberg-nielsen3012
    @steennordberg-nielsen3012 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

      That’s a good option Steen! Robin

    • @steennordberg-nielsen3012
      @steennordberg-nielsen3012 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  3 роки тому

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

  • @ziadmohammad2829
    @ziadmohammad2829 Рік тому +1

    🖤💛🤍🤍🤍

  • @Playsinvain
    @Playsinvain Місяць тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Місяць тому

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

    • @Playsinvain
      @Playsinvain Місяць тому +1

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

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Місяць тому

      @@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
      @Playsinvain Місяць тому +1

      @@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
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  Місяць тому

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

  • @freeman1458
    @freeman1458 4 роки тому +1

    hmb5 such an ugly chord, bad sounding chord......

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому +1

      Flemming Madsen don’t play it! Can also be a Minor 6 chord too if that helps.. cheers, Robin

    • @freeman1458
      @freeman1458 4 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyJazzSecrets thanks. Great video btw...

    • @GypsyJazzSecrets
      @GypsyJazzSecrets  4 роки тому

      @@freeman1458 glad it helps mate