Gypsy Bossa

If Django Reinhardt is the godfather of gypsy jazz, then Stochelo Rosenberg is its bossanova tooting uncle. With a variation on the classic “la pompe”, and a different tempo to allow for double time shreds, the bossa style has something on offer for seasoned pros and newcomers alike.

The building block of bossa is rhythm. And that’s where this Masterclass begins. Watch Olli lay down a rhythm track either for you to learn, jam over or as a catalyst for you to create your own; and it is from here that he begins to cast his mystic gypsy jazz voodoo.

After the rhythm, comes a masterful solo improvised right on the spot, as expected of any guitarist taking inspiration from Django’s music. Melodic content using the “rest stroke”, faster sections cascading through chord tones and arpeggios, and some mind boggling ultra fast alternate picked runs. There’s a huge amount of skill and nuance to decode and make your own.

Olli then improvises 13 licks to show you exactly how you can navigate the bossa style in real time, dancing in and around the chord changes.

With such a demanding solo, comes the lessons which explain the magic second by second. Olli talks shop about the fretting hand, mastering picking technique, and how to nail the intricate rhythms involved with a stand out solo. Flip the coin and you have the backing lesson for those wanting to tune up their rhythm chops and work on their strumming technique.

This release includes full solo, rhythm performance, lead and rhythm lessons, 13 licks, 3 exercises, study guide PDF, full tab/notation and GP files.

Add a new flavour of guitar music to your repertoire and jive your way into the gypsy bossa style… with style.