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[section link=Rhythm Changes in G (Intermediate)]

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[file=Les-Yeux-Noirs-2.mp4]

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42 jazz violin etudes on 21 classic Gypsy Jazz standards. Featuring renowned jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis (Rosenberg Trio, Fapy Lafertin, Angelo Debarre, etc...)

Contains:

• HD video performance of each etude
• Beginner and intermediate level etudes for each song
• Fully transcribed in standard notation with chord charts

Click here for free backing tracks.

The beginner etudes focus on the building blocks of learning how to outline changes through the use of simple licks, melodies, and rhythms; all in first position.

The intermediate etudes are actual professional-level performances; with just enough technical restraint, so as to make them accessible to most veteran fiddlers.

List of songs:

After You've Gone
All Of Me
Blues in C
Blues in G
Blues en Mineur
Coquette
Daphné
Dinah
Djangology
Hungaria
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I'll See You In My Dreams
It Don't Mean a Thing
Lady Be Good
Les Yeux Noirs
Lulu Swing
Minor Swing
Rhythm Changes in G
Stompin' at Decca
Sweet Georgia Brown
What Is This Thing Called Love

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[Section link=Minor Swing - Chapter 4: Extensions]
[Section link=Coquette - Chapter 1: Harmony]
[Section link=Coquette - Chapter 5: Voicings Extensions]

An in-depth study on harmony and accompaniment on the violin.

The violin is traditionally used as a melodic instrument; as such, harmonic confidence is generally a weak point for most fiddlers. This lesson series expands upon the concepts covered in the two Tim Kliphuis instructional videos (Hot Jazz Violin Vol.1 and 2) published by HyperHip Media.

In this first volume of Jazz Violin Harmony & Accompaniment, instructor Tim Kliphuis guides the student through a series of arpeggio exercises in order to build a solid harmonic foundation for accompaniment.

He demonstrates these concepts on both, a minor song, and a major song, respectively.

Summary of the lessons:

• Understanding and interpreting the harmonic structure of a song
• 5 arpeggio exercises to build harmonic confidence
• Basic voicings for major and minor triads and dominant chords
• Basic extensions used in jazz
• Basic right hand technique for accompaniment
• Basic turnarounds

The main performance examples are meticulously transcribed in PDF notation, and lessons include detailed analyses of each concept.

Once the student has mastered these concepts, he/she should be able to use this knowledge on almost any other common jazz standard.

Backing tracks and extra mp3 support material are included in this lesson package.

Recommended prerequisites:

• Understand the theory behind basic chord formation: major, minor, and dominant chords
• Be able to transpose
• Be able to improvise over changes at a basic level

[Section for=Minor Swing - Chapter 4: Extensions]

MINOR SWING - CHAPTER 4: EXTENSIONS

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COQUETTE - CHAPTER 1: HARMONY

[file=Coquette-PART-I-Harmony.mp4]

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COQUETTE - CHAPTER 5: VOICINGS EXTENSIONS

[file=Coquette-PART-V-Extensions-Voicings.mp4]

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[Section link=Minor Swing - Advanced Harmony]
[Section link=Bongo Rhythm - Arco]
[Section link=Downloads]

Volume 2 of Jazz Violin Harmony & Accompaniment picks up where volume 1 ended. By now, the student should have a solid understanding of basic harmony; he/she should be able to apply all the concepts covered in volume 1 on most popular jazz standards.

In this second installment, instructor Tim Kliphuis guides the student through more adventurous harmonies through the use of passing chords. Whereas the first volume focused on building harmonic confidence, the focus of volume 2 is on actual accompaniment.

Topics covered:

• Passing chords and extensions
• Gypsy Jazz rhythm
• Mainstream Jazz rhythm
• Bongo Rhythm
• Freestyle accompaniment
• Bowing techniques
• Pizzicato techniques

This lesson package includes support material in the form of PDFs and mp3s, as well as backing tracks for your convenience.

Prerequisites:

• All the concepts covered in Vol.1 of Jazz Violin Harmony & Accompaniment

[Section for=Minor Swing - Advanced Harmony]

[file=PART-I-Minor-Swing.mp4]

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[Section for=Bongo Rhythm - Arco]

[file=PART-VII-Bowing-Bongo-Rhythm.mp4]

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[Section for=Downloads]

Click [file=Coquette-Rhythms.pdf title=here] to download the transcription.

The following is one of the many transcribed demonstrations of the concepts covered in the video lessons. Remember, these are improvised; use these examples as guides to your own improvisations.

[file=Coquette-Misc-Rhythm.mp3 title=Coquette - All Rhythms]

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[Section link=All Of Me]
[Section link=Minor Swing]
[Section link=Vocabulary]
[file=G-Bergara-Como-Una-Flor.mp3 title=Playalong Sample]

An in-depth study on the Gypsy Jazz style of Argentinian guitarist Gonzalo Bergara.

Contains:

• HD video performances of Gonzalo improvising on standard changes, as well as his own compositions
• Lessons where Gonzalo shares his thoughts on various topics such as: effective ways of practicing; rhythm guitar; playing with conviction; learning phrases; influences; etc...
• Fully transcribed in standard notation and TAB
• Backing tracks

List of songs:

Standard progressions:

All Of Me
Blues in C
Coquette
Daphne
Djangology
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I'll See You In My Dreams
Les Yeux Noirs
Minor Swing
Sweet Georgia Brown

Compositions:

Recommended prerequesites:

About the In The Style series:

The In The Style series focus strictly on the playing style of the artist. These are not general "how to" lessons. The goal of these lessons is to give insight on a wide range of topics relevant to the musical style of the artist. Advanced students will be able to immediately absorb and work on many of the concepts covered in the lessons. Beginner and intermediate level students will benefit greatly from the transcriptions of the numerous video performances with close ups when relevant. Music is like a language, and it is best learnt by surrounding yourself with better musicians. The goal of the "In The Style Series" is to give you this access, as much as possible, in the comfort of your own home!

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[Section link=All Of Me]
[Section link=Blues En Mineur]
[Section link=PART III - Interpretation]
[file=Y-Loeffler-Montagne-Ste-Genevieve.mp3 title=Playalong Sample "Montagne Ste-Geneviève"]

LESSON PORTION IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

An in-depth study on the Gypsy Jazz style of French gypsy guitarist Yorgui Loeffler.

Contains:

• HD video performances of Yorgui Loeffler improvising on standard changes
• 3 gypsy waltzes
• Lessons where Yorgui shares his approach to music: learning by ear; rhythm guitar; improvisation; warm-up phrases; etc...
• Fully transcribed in standard notation and TAB
• Backing tracks

List of songs:

Standard progressions:

After You'Ve Gone
All Of Me
Blues En Mineur
Coquette
Djangology
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I'll See You In My Dreams
Lady Be Good
Les Yeux Noirs
Minor Swing

Waltzes:

About the In The Style series:

The In The Style series focus strictly on the playing style of the artist. These are not general "how to" lessons. The goal of these lessons is to give insight on a wide range of topics relevant to the musical style of the artist. Advanced students will be able to immediately absorb and work on many of the concepts covered in the lessons. Beginner and intermediate level students will benefit greatly from the transcriptions of the numerous video performances with close ups when relevant. Music is like a language, and it is best learnt by surrounding yourself with better musicians. The goal of the "In The Style Series" is to give you this access, as much as possible, in the comfort of your own home!

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[Section link=Rhythm Variations]
[Section link=Rumba Waltz]

LESSON PORTION IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

An in-depth study on the Gypsy Jazz rhythm guitar style of French Gypsy guitarist Hono Winterstein.

Contains:

• HD video lessons where Hono teaches the basics of Gypsy Jazz rhythm techniques. Various rhythm styles used in Gypsy Jazz are covered (Swing rhythm, waltz, bossa nova, bolero, rumba, etc...).
• Examples fully transcribed in standard notation and TAB.
• In-depth Gypsy Jazz Chord Dictionary with diagrams and detailed analysis.

List of chapters:

• How I started
• Basics of Gypsy Jazz rhythm
• Left and right hand synchronisation
• Variations on Gypsy Jazz rhythm
• Waltz
• Bossa Nova
• Bolero
• Rumba
• Rumba Waltz
• Voicings on Minor Swing
• Voicings on I Can't Give You Anything But Love
• Voicings on Les Yeux Noirs
• Voicings on Rhythm Changes in C

About Hono Winterstein:

Hono Wintestein: a legend in the Gypsy Jazz world; seen on stage with the greatest musicians. Bireli Lagrene's faithful rhythm guitarist for over 8 years, he has performed in the most prestigious venues in France (Olympia, Zenith) and in the entire world (USA, Japan); he has also accompanied Dorado Schmitt, Tchavolo Schmitt, and many others. He is known as one of the very best Gypsy Jazz rhythm guitar players.

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[Section link=Night And Day]
[Section link=Les Yeux Noirs]
[Section link=The Sheik Of Araby]

An in-depth study on Gypsy Jazz chord voicing for rhythm guitar in the style of French Gypsy guitarist Hono Winterstein.

Contains:

• HD video performances of 37 standard progressions.
• Fully transcribed in standard notation and TAB.
• Lead sheet of common changes as well as transcriptions of Hono's voicings.

Standard progressions:

After You've Gone
All Of Me
Artillerie Lourde
Blues en Mineur
Blues in C
Bossa Dorado
Clair De Lune
Coquette
Dans Norvégienne
Daphné
Django's Tiger
Djangology
Donna Lee
Douce Ambiance
Honeysuckle Rose
Hungaria
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I'll See You In My Dreams
I've Found a New Baby
It Don't Mean a Thing
J'attendrai
Lady Be Good
Les Yeux Noirs
Limehouse Blues
Minor Swing
Night And Day
Nuages
Sheik Of Araby
Shine
Sweet Georgia Brown
Swing 42
Swing Gitan
Them There Eyes
There Will Never Be Another You
Topsy
Troublant Boléro
What Is This Thing Called Love 

Recommended prerequesites:

• Basic knowledge of Gypsy Jazz concepts (technique and accompaniment)
• Topics covered in Vol. 1

About Hono Winterstein:

Hono Winterstein: a legend in the Gypsy Jazz world; seen on stage with the greatest musicians. Bireli Lagrene's faithful rhythm guitarist for over 8 years, he has performed in the most prestigious venues in France (Olympia, Zenith) and in the entire world (USA, Japan); he has also accompanied Dorado Schmitt, Tchavolo Schmitt, and many others. He is known as one of the very best Gypsy Jazz rhythm guitar players.

IMPORTANT: Please note that these are streamed videos; only the PDF transcriptions can be downloaded. When access is purchased, you will have permanent access to this lesson and all updates/corrections (if any) will be free of charge!

[Section for=Night And Day]

[file=Hono-Vol-2-Night-and-Day.mp4]

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[Section for=Les Yeux Noirs]

[file=Hono-Vol-2-Les-Yeux-Noirs.mp4]

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[Section for=The Sheik Of Araby]

[file=Hono-Vol-2-Sheik-Of-Araby.mp4]

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[Section link=J'attendrai]
[file=Jattendrai-NO-GTR.mp3 title=Playalong sample - J'attendrai]

Volume 3 of Hono Winterstein's Gypsy Jazz Rhythm series completes the previous two volumes by showing the student the actual application of Gypsy Jazz Rhythm in the context of a musical performance. Students will be able to observe the subtleties of Gypsy Jazz rhythm as Hono plays alongside Brady Winterstein (Lead Guitar), Ben Powell (Violin), and Paul Van Dyk (Bass).

Contains:

• HD video performances of 13 standards.
• Fully transcribed in standard notation and TAB.
• Lead sheet of every song, as well as transcriptions of Hono's voicings.
• Mp3 playalongs where Hono's rhythm guitar track is muted so that students can practice their rhythm in an actual performance context.

Standard progressions:

All Of Me
Blues en Mineur
Clair De Lune
Coquette
It Had To Be You
J'attendrai
Joseph Joseph
Lady Be Good
Minor Swing
Nuages
Stompin' At The Savoy
Sweet Georgia Brown
Troublant Boléro

Recommended prerequesites:

• Basic knowledge of Gypsy Jazz concepts (technique and accompaniment)
• Topics covered in Vol. 1 and Vol.2

About Hono Winterstein:

Hono Winterstein: a legend in the Gypsy Jazz world; seen on stage with the greatest musicians. Bireli Lagrene's faithful rhythm guitarist for over 8 years, he has performed in the most prestigious venues in France (Olympia, Zenith) and in the entire world (USA, Japan); he has also accompanied Dorado Schmitt, Tchavolo Schmitt, and many others. He is known as one of the very best Gypsy Jazz rhythm guitar players.

IMPORTANT: Please note that these are streamed videos; only the PDF transcriptions and MP3 playalongs can be downloaded. When access is purchased, you will have permanent access to this lesson and all updates/corrections (if any) will be free of charge!

[Section for=Blues En Mineur]

[file=Hono-Vol-3-Blues-En-Mineur.mp4]

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[Section for=J'attendrai]

[file=Hono-Vol-3-Jattendrai.mp4]

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[Section link=Bluegrass Influences]
[Section link=Le Sautille - Lesson]
[Section link=Techno Etudes - Part 1]

An in-depth study on the guitar style of Ewan Dobson.

Summary:

• HD video lessons where Ewan Dobson talks about his influences and guitar style.
• A series of exercises that are the foundation of his techno guitar style.
• Harmony primer that explains the choice of harmonies behind Ewan's music.
• Passages from his compositions (see list below) are broken down and explained in great detail.
• Pertinent examples are fully transcribed in TAB and standard notation.
• An exclusive unreleased studio recording in mp3 format: "Techno Guitar 101"; along with video performance, transcription and lesson.

Chapters:

• Practice Tips
• Electric Guitar Influences
• Classical Guitar Influences
• Bluegrass Influences
• Playing Classical Music with a Pick
• Fingerstyle Guitar
• Techno Guitar Style
• Techno Guitar Etudes
• Harmonics
• Gear

List of songs:

Blood And Ice (Excerpt)
Techno Guitar 101
Le Sautillé

Recommended prerequesites:

About the In The Style series:

The In The Style series focus strictly on the playing style of the artist. These are not general "how to" lessons. The goal of these lessons is to give insight on a wide range of topics relevant to the musical style of the artist. Advanced students will be able to immediately absorb and work on many of the concepts covered in the lessons. Beginner and intermediate level students will benefit greatly from the transcriptions of the numerous video performances with close ups when relevant. Music is like a language, and it is best learnt by surrounding yourself with better musicians. The goal of the "In The Style Series" is to give you this access, as much as possible, in the comfort of your own home!

About Ewan Dobson:

With over 10 million YouTube views in 2011, a growing army of crazed fans around the world, and numerous music awards under his belt, Ewan Dobson has established himself as one of Canada’s most brilliant and exhilarating young guitarists. The development of Ewan Dobson into the artist that he is today has been an eclectic journey to say the least. After humble beginnings with his first electric guitar playing heavy metal and hard rock music to the structured discipline of his classical training, Dobson has expanded his repertoire to include Bluegrass, Metal, Canadian folk, Techno, Trance, Video Game and Contemporary Fingerstyle music. The culmination of all of these diverse influences has fueled his creativity to compose his own unique brand of music and resulted in creating the captivating artist that he is today.

IMPORTANT: Please note that these are streamed videos; only the PDF transcriptions and MP3 files can be downloaded. When access is purchased, you will have permanent access to this lesson and all updates/corrections (if any) will be free of charge!

[Section for=Bluegrass Influences]
[file=ED-Bluegrass-Influences.mp4]

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[Section for=Le Sautille - Lesson]
[file=ED-Le-Sautille-Lesson.mp4]

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[Section for=Techno Etudes - Part 1]
[file=ED-Techno-Etudes-1.mp4]

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[Section link=Reuben's Train]
[Section link=Dancing With Her]
[Section link=Introduction, Romance & Waltz]

An in-depth study on the guitar style of Ewan Dobson. This second installment is a continuation of In The Style Of Ewan Dobson Vol.1. The lessons in volume 2 are self-contained but refer to certain techniques covered in volume 1.

Summary:

• Passages from his compositions (see list below) are broken down and explained in great detail.
• Pertinent examples are fully transcribed in TAB and standard notation.
• Alternate live version of Time 2. Includes video lesson, mp3 and full transcription.

List of songs (excertps unless otherwise indicated):

Reuben's Train
Acoustimetallus Plectrus
Level 5
Dancing With Her
Dancing With Her 2010
Disk Read Error
Through The Roof
Introduction, Romance, Waltz
Donkey Kong Expansion Pack
Best Friend
Wash Away
Time 2 (Full transcription and lesson)

Recommended prerequesites:

About the In The Style series:

The In The Style series focus strictly on the playing style of the artist. These are not general "how to" lessons. The goal of these lessons is to give insight on a wide range of topics relevant to the musical style of the artist. Advanced students will be able to immediately absorb and work on many of the concepts covered in the lessons. Beginner and intermediate level students will benefit greatly from the transcriptions of the numerous video performances with close ups when relevant. Music is like a language, and it is best learnt by surrounding yourself with better musicians. The goal of the "In The Style Series" is to give you this access, as much as possible, in the comfort of your own home!

About Ewan Dobson:

With over 10 million YouTube views in 2011, a growing army of crazed fans around the world, and numerous music awards under his belt, Ewan Dobson has established himself as one of Canada’s most brilliant and exhilarating young guitarists. The development of Ewan Dobson into the artist that he is today has been an eclectic journey to say the least. After humble beginnings with his first electric guitar playing heavy metal and hard rock music to the structured discipline of his classical training, Dobson has expanded his repertoire to include Bluegrass, Metal, Canadian folk, Techno, Trance, Video Game and Contemporary Fingerstyle music. The culmination of all of these diverse influences has fueled his creativity to compose his own unique brand of music and resulted in creating the captivating artist that he is today.

IMPORTANT: Please note that these are streamed videos; only the PDF transcriptions and MP3 files can be downloaded. When access is purchased, you will have permanent access to this lesson and all updates/corrections (if any) will be free of charge!

[Section for=Reuben's Train]

[file=ED-Reubens-Train.mp4]

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[Section for=Dancing With Her]

[file=ED-Dancing-With-Her.mp4]

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[Section for=Introduction, Romance & Waltz]

[file=ED-Introduction-Romance-Waltz.mp4]

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[Section for=Le Sautille - Lesson]
[file=ED-Le-Sautille-Lesson.mp4]

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[Section for=Techno Etudes - Part 1]
[file=ED-Techno-Etudes-1.mp4]

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