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Gypsy Jazz Chord eBook

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Key of C
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C6
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E7
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A7
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E7

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CM6
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D7 E
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D-9
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G7+
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C6

E7

C#
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C#
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B0
D-9

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C6

C6/9

B0

Bb7

A7

D7

C#7

Eb7
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C#7

C6
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E7

E7 OPEN
0

I have offered a variety of substitutions over this tune. By using different chord voicings you can can push the harmonies around which makes it interesting for the rhythm player. By using substitutions continuously, you can train the ear to become more aware of harmonic shifts. This is natural in some Gypsy players, approach to playing tunes.
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The above passage can be used as an alternative to the first 8 bars

G7+
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B0

G13 Ab
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C#9
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G(b9)

At the end of the second 8 bars, I have offered a G7+. Alternatively you can use G13/Ab or C#9. Or for a more modern feel you can use the G(b9). All chords are shown on the left.

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Explanation of the Gypsy Jazz Chord eBook format

At the heading of every tune there is a reference to its format of play. For example AABA or ABCA etc. This indicates the pattern in which the tune is to be played and then repeated in its entirety for the length of the tune, unless arranged otherwise. The key in which the tune is played. The type of rhythm, 4/4 or 3/4 or otherwise. This indicates the type of rhythm only, not a timing signature to be counted in. Each chord has a suggested fret position which is placed in the corner of each chord box. For example if you have a C6/9 accompanied with a 3, then the C note on the A string defines its position and if you have a C6/9 with an 8 then the C note on the E string will define its position etc. A 0 (zero) represents an open chord. The same process applies to each and every chord. The use of split chords in this book is as follows:

The diagram above shows an inversion of a Major chord. Because the Bass note is lower than the root it will be listed as a split chord, in this case a G/B, so location of the fret position can be easily identified. Likewise, if we had an F/A it would be the same shape as the diagram above except it would be in the fifth position. The chord changes in this ebook do not necessarily match the original recordings as they have been collected from many sources including some ideas of my own. The examples in this series are just one of many ways the chords can be interpreted.

Check out http://www.djangosolos.com for more in this series, authentic backing tracks also available.
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Moveable Chord Shapes used in this series, any other miscellaneous chords will be documented on the chord charts
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MAJOR SEVENTHS ( )
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MINOR SEVENTHS ( -7 )
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MINOR SIXTHS ( -6 )
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SIXTHS ( 6 )
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SIX NINTHS ( 6/9 )

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MAJOR SIXTH (M6)

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DIMINISHED
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SEVENTHS ( 7 )

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NINTHS ( 9 )

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There are many different inversions of the same chord. Some chords can have more than one name, so it is important to have an easily understandable and economical system.

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13th
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Typical Major chord run in the key of G

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Bb
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Typical Minor chord run in the key of G

G-6

Gm/Bb

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Some Chord Symbols used in the series you may find useful
M m - 6/9 6 M6 M9 7 9 11 13 0 0 7+5 7b5 7b9 7#5 7#9 7#9#5 7b9#5 % = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Major Minor Major 7,9 i.e. G7, G9. Minor Major Minor 6, 7, 9, 11,or 13 i.e. G-7 Sixth-Ninth Sixth Major Sixth Major Ninth or 9 Dominant Seventh Dominant Ninth Eleventh Thirteenth Diminished Half Diminished Augmented Seventh Dominant Seventh with Flattened Fifth Seventh with Flattened Ninth Dominant Seventh with Sharpened Fifth Seventh with Sharpened Ninth Seventh with Sharpened Ninth and Sharpened Fifth Seventh with Flattened Ninth and Sharpened Fifth Repeat previous bar

Split Chords There are also a number of split chords used in this series which are displayed as the written chord and then the bass, i.e F7/C, this would be F7 with a C on the Bass All these chords will be displayed on the chord sheets that have them. The Chord Boxes The direction of play for the broken chord boxes is as follows:
2 Beats 1 Beat 1 Beat 2 1 3 2 Beats 1

1 Beat

1 Beat

Cm
4 Beats

2 1 Beat

2 Beats

2 Beats

1 Beat Only play last Beat in the Bar

Only play 1st Beat in the Bar

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