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Syncopations on Phrase Endings
Grappelli points the way how to end a phrase in a jazzy way: with one note, repeated rhythmically. Either on…
Finding the (Chromatic) Jazz Sound
Here is the most basic approach to getting a more jazzy sounding solo, anywhere, anytime
Accompaniment Etude on “Coquette”
Using some basics and some more advanced voicings, here is a breakdown of how I would accompany on Coquette, using…
Investigating Slurred Bowing – Part 5
How long can we play separate bows before we HAVE to throw in a slur? Here is the answer.
Investigating Slurred Bowing – Part 4
When you play 3 consecutive chromatic notes, bow the first note Separate and the next two Slurred.
Playing Blues on Si Tu Savais
Use the B minor Blues scale on the Bridge of ballad Si Tu Savais, to give yourself an easy way…
Fingerings on difficult Sharp Chords
F# and C# are tricky key to figure out. Here is how I use two fingerings depending on where I…
Grappelli’s Minor Swing Solo #2
Here, I highlight the typical Grappelli tricks you will find when practising his iconic Minor Swing solo. A must, even…
Grappelli’s Minor Swing solo #1
Here, I highlight the typical Grappelli tricks you will find when practising his iconic Minor Swing solo. A must, even…
Minor Swing Grappelli Solo
Here is the famous Minor Swing solo by Stéphane - played by me for your practice. The transcription is attached…
Using Backdoor Dominant on the Minor Plagal
When you have a Minor Plagal Cadence, for instance F Fm C in the 7th line of All of Me,…
Grappelli solo on “Daphne”
Here is a transcription of Grappelli's swingy 1938 Daphne solo. Learn as much as you can! If the higher positions…
Dealing with the “D7” chord on I Surrender Dear
It's a strange chord that doesn't fit in our Colour System, and it resolves 2 (TWO!) different ways. Practice it…
Understanding I Surrender Dear
Using the Colour System, we look at the chords and what that means for our improvisation!
Jazz Bowing
Hi folks! Happy New Year! Here is a reminder of what we have to do with our bows, as we…
Merry Christmas :)
What better way to describe the intimacy of a Xmas gathering than The Christmas Song. Enjoy!