3. Swept-Strokes for Multi-String Descending/Ascending Arpeggios
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Includes 15 specific picking patterns that form the foundation of the style.
Learning to play standard Django-style arpeggios (like the minor 6th or diminished 7th) where the pick sweeps downward across three or four strings, executing a rest-stroke on each one. Michael Horowitz Gypsy Picking Pdf 30
: A complete "A minor blues" solo that incorporates Django Reinhardt's favorite melodic ideas. Meticulous Notation
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: A clear breakdown of when to use downstrokes vs. upstrokes.
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How to practice it (recommended 4-week plan) Week 1 — Foundations Learning to play standard Django-style arpeggios (like the
Michael Horowitz, a renowned guitarist, educator, and founder of DjangoBooks, meticulously analyzed the playing styles of Gypsy masters like Django Reinhardt, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Fapy Lafertin. He codified these observations into Gypsy Picking , making it the first English-language method book to accurately break down the mechanics. Key Features of the Method
: Details 15 cornerstone patterns including horizontal arpeggios, triplets, and syncopated runs.
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