Dark Eyes

Working on four note arpeggios in the first and second inversions to the chords of the song. 

Dark Eyes

Continuing my work on this song, I now have completed the melody, chords, and playing two inversions of single notes of the chords. It’s all leading up to learning how to improvise. Was hard work today and sometimes got frustrated, but it’s working out.

Dark Eyes

Worked to get the melody and chords of “Dark Eyes” in my hands. Must admit it was easier than I thought it would be.

Gypsy Jazz

Recently joined an on-line study course in Gypsy Jazz. Today I worked on memorizing the chords to “Minor Swing.” Also worked on learning a solo to it using arpeggios. 

Gypsy Jazz

Getting into Gypsy Jazz guitar. Using Robin Nolan’s book: “Beginner Gypsy Jazz Guitar.” Learning, at this point, minor and major chords. Not into the speed skills in this genre, but I really like the melodic solos that remind me of Louis Armstrong. Who knows? Might get a gypsy jazz guitar. My weakness will definitely be in soloing. I can fake it if I try now, but I’d rather know more.