Published through DjangoBooks, Gypsy Picking by Michael Horowitz was the first book to meticulously analyze and decode the right-hand technique of Django Reinhardt and his successors.
Key components
The "30" refers to the , which form the core practice material. The book is structured to make these 30 phrases the main focus:
(MP3s) providing slow and fast demonstrations, as well as backing tracks with rhythm guitar and bass for practice. Universal Applicability: Michael Horowitz Gypsy Picking Pdf 30
A breakdown of the used for accompaniment.
Every downstroke must be a . When you strike a string with a downstroke, the pick does not fly out into the air. Instead, it pushes through the string and comes to rest firmly against the next higher string.
The accompanying audio (included as a CD in earlier versions and now as online streaming) is indispensable. It features the 15 picking patterns, all 30 musical examples, and the minor blues solo, allowing you to hear exactly how each phrase should sound. Universal Applicability: A breakdown of the used for
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Michael Horowitz's background uniquely qualifies him to write this book: Instead, it pushes through the string and comes
: While designed for Gypsy jazz, the techniques are frequently recommended for bluegrass, rock, and blues players looking to improve their picking accuracy and power. Gypsy Picking - DjangoBooks.com
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His method isolates a critical fact: No matter how fast your left hand can fret, a sloppy right hand will kill your articulation.