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Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Django Reinhardt style
with Ian Cruickshank.
Due to exceptional circumstances no weekend is planned
for 2010 yet.
What you can expect to learn on the weekend
The rhythmic style of Django and the Gypsy jazz players.
Triad chords as used by Django and the Gypsy players.
Substitute chords and chord progression to give more interesting movement.
Django style of playing and
improvisation.
An insight into big-band and general jazz orchestrations.
A chance to play and mix with other like-minded Django
players.
Acoustic guitars are best for this course , but jazz style electric guitars with a small amplifier are very welcome.
Likewise, a reasonable proficiency with the pick is desirable, as the music is very much a pick style, but finger style players have attended courses in the past.
The main requirement is a good basic knowledge of chords and the ability to play some chord progressions - that, and a healthy need to know more.
It is also useful to know some tunes, standards such as Misty, Autumn Leaves, September song or any of the Django tunes to use as a base for learning the Django style.
Just to watch and listen to Ian play is a pleasure.
Ian will be bringing his collection of video material with rare footage of both Django and many other Gypsy guitarists, but it will be you doing most of the playing.
Ian is a very patient teacher and over the weekend there will be plenty of time for both group sessions and individual one to one tuition.
My aim is for a totally relaxed weekend conducive to learning and enjoying yourselves without any distraction you may get at home.
This is primarily a weekend for
'Django Reinhardt' fans, but players of other jazz styles will also gain a lot of useful knowledge and ideas. In fact for any guitarist who wants to learn more about improvisation, rhythm, chords and substitutions, plus many
'insider' tips, this weekend course will be a revelation as well as a relaxed and enjoyable way to learn. Want advice?
then ring me (Malcolm) on 01931 713241
Hi
Malcolm
"Dropping you a quick e-mail to say how much I enjoyed the Gypsy
Jazz guitar weekend with Ian and the others.
I learnt a lot on the weekend, which has helped with my playing and has
made me more determined to learn more and play
more. You'll recall that I was concerned about
my inexperience compared to the others on the weekend.
I'm pleased to say that I didn't find that a problem at
all. Ian is a good tutor and I felt comfortable playing
with him and the others.
I should also say that the quality of the accommodation etc at Beckfoot
and yourself as host made for a good weekend, too."
Simon C
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