Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Guitar MB20273BCD $19.95

This book focuses on the key elements of the Django Reinhardt Gypsy jazz or jazz Manouche guitar style. The information revealed here was gleaned from years of experience jamming with French Gypsies and studying with masters of the style. A native of France, Stephane Wrembel acquired his skills entirely by ear and has taught scores of musicians worldwide using the method that appears here in text and notation for the first time. Written in English, German and French with all musical examples in standard notation and tablature, Wrembel conveys his knowledge in a logical step by step manner, exposing the reader to the authentic Manouche style as it continues to evolve in France and Holland. Medium to advanced in difficulty, this method is designed for the guitarist who is already familiar with jazz harmony and note locations on the fretboard.

The Music of Django Reinhardt: MB97021BCD $29.95
Forty-Four Classic Solos by the Legendary Guitarist with a Complete Analysis

The solos of Django Reinhardt are an endless source of inspiration and amazement for any musician. In this exciting book, the author has compiled precise solo transcriptions (in notation only), as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete "how to" section that is like a book in itself. This book contains some of Django's best work. It covers a period of 17 years, from Django's first trio and quintet recordings to one of his last bop-influenced sessions, "Live at the Club St. Germain." Multiple versions of many solos are included to show Djangos' musical development over his long career. Studying the music of the master of Gypsy Jazz can help lay a solid foundation for your own sound and style.

L'Esprit ManoucheA Comprehensive Study of Gypsy Jazz Guitar MB20014BCD $29.95

This massive book offers a comprehensive study of the Gypsy jazz or Manouche guitar style as perceived by French guitarists Derek Sebastian and Romane, two of the finest modern day practitioners of the Django Reinhardt style.Each of the book’s thirty-six progressive chapters consists of four parts: A.) Technique developed through exercises, chord progressions/diagrams, and illustrations of fingerboard positions; B.) A harmony lesson with leads in the Manouche style; C.) Soloing techniques based on the harmonic structure of a given theme; and D.) Self-testing materials with answers provided at the close of the book.The companion CD for L’Espirit Manouche is unique in that it provides 98 play-along MIDI files that exactly parallel the order of the exercises, examples and pieces in the book as well as audio tracks of excerpts from eighteen Romane favorites from the Gypsy jazz repertoire. The MIDI tracks, which can be accessed via most audio players on PC or Macintosh computers, allow the student to play along with both short phrases and extensive rhythm tracks- at any desired tempo; The audio tracks on the companion disc can be played on any CD player.L’Espirit Manouche not only makes Gypsy jazz accessible; it offers an opportunity to master the Manouche style. While many exercises and tunes appear in both standard notation and tab, not to mention chord or fretboard diagrams, standard notation is predominant.

Django Reinhardt - The Definitive Collection HL00690511 $19.95

Authentic transcriptions in notes and tab for 20 classic performances by this vastly talented gypsy whose name is synonymous with jazz guitar. Includes: Ain't Misbehavin' • Belleville • Daphne • Dinah • Djangology • Honeysuckle Rose • Limehouse Blues • Marie • Minor Swing • Nuages • Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) • Stardust • Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) • and more.

The Genius Of Django Reinhardt HL00026711 $10.95

This classic collection of Django tunes is an intimate look at his style. Included are transcriptions of many Django tunes complete with all rhythm guitar changes. Included are: Crepuscule • Belleville • Are You In The Mood • Ultra Fox • and 14 others. As a bonus we've included special chorus arrangements to four tunes arranged by Ike Issacs in the style of Django. This includes My Serenade • Minor Swing • Manoir De Mes Reves • and Daphne.

Django Reinhardt A Treasury Of Songs HL00026715 $12.95

Just solos! If you want a close up look at the soloing style of Django, this book has 75 of them. Songs from 1935 through 1946 including: Blues Minor • Daphne • Diminushing • Impromptu • Naguine • Swing 41 • Tears • and Ultra Fox.