To put these chords into context, try these common progressions found in the repertoire: Gypsy Jazz Guitar Chords, History and Techniques
The standard for major tonalities. It replaces the "happy" sounding Major 7th with a richer, more open sound by adding the 6th and 9th intervals. The Gypsy Jazz Guitar Chords
Due to a fire that limited the use of two fingers on his fretting hand, Django Reinhardt innovated by using his thumb to fret bass notes on the low E-string. This technique is still used today to allow for wider stretches and easier navigation. To put these chords into context, try these
Authentic Gypsy Jazz chords are almost always movable "closed" shapes. This allows the player to immediately damp the strings with the left hand, creating the sharp, percussive "chick" sound essential to the La Pompe rhythm. 3. Common Progressions to Practice This technique is still used today to allow
This is the definitive "dark" sound of Gypsy Jazz. In this style, we rarely play a plain minor triad or a minor 7th. The added major 6th gives it a haunting, sophisticated quality.