Gypsy Jazz Accordion Volume Two (Improvisation)

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Unlock the Secrets of Gypsy Jazz Accordion Soloing!

A comprehensive and in-depth lesson on Gypsy Jazz Accordion Improvisation with Jonny Kerry. Jonny has spent over 15 years performing alongside leading players in the style and has developed this 60-minute masterclass to help accordionists from beginner to advanced improve their soloing. The lesson is centered around the iconic Django Reinhardt standard, 'Minor Swing'. Jonny uses this classic tune throughout the lesson, providing you with a wealth of ideas and techniques for improvising over its changes.

What You Will Learn

Jonny takes you on a journey from his first steps learning improvisation to the most advanced and modern techniques, making this lesson perfect for Beginners to Advanced players.

The Improvisation Journey: Discover how Jonny first approached learning to improvise and how you can apply his foundational methods.
Structure a World-Class Solo: Learn how to build, shape, and structure a compelling solo from start to finish.
Creative Melody Building: Unleash your creativity by building upon simple melodic ideas and patterns, learning how to move and manipulate them across the keys.
Essential Licks & Runs: Master over 30 beautiful Gypsy Jazz licks, runs, and lines that are essential to the style.
Advanced Techniques: Dive into modern improvisational concepts, including the application of the Blues and Bebop scales to the Gypsy Jazz style.


Three Minor Swing Solo Examples

To cap off the lesson, Jonny demonstrates everything you've learned by performing three distinct solo examples over 'Minor Swing'. Each take showcases a different approach, integrating all the concepts and techniques taught in the masterclass.

Downloads Included

Your purchase includes valuable materials to support your practice:

Downloadable 60-Minute Video: Keep the masterclass indefinitely and watch it as many times as you need.
Full Notation: Get the sheet music for the entire lesson and all three solo examples (please note: notation is derived from the MIDI file and represents the notes played, though rhythms may not be displayed with perfect accuracy).
MIDI Files: Download the MIDI file for the entire video, giving you precise access to all the notes and phrasing.

Don't just play the chords—learn to speak the language of Gypsy Jazz!

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