Minor Swing (Django Reinhardt)
Minor Swing
Django Reinhardt’s “Minor Swing” is often the entry tune for players to explore the gypsy jazz style.
Video Lesson
Video Performance
The Melody
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Chords
This lesson uses two variations of the chord progression. One uses 3-note “Freddie Greene” chord voicings. The other uses more authentic gypsy jazz chord voicings, and simplifies the progression slightly.
Freddie Green Chords
A-7
A-7
B♭7
B-7♭5
D-7
E7
Gypsy Jazz Chords
A-6
D-6
E9
Freddie Greene
| A-7 | % | D-7 | % |
| B-7b5 | E7 | A-7 | % |
| Gmin | C9 | Fmaj7 | % |
| B-7b5 | E7 | A-7 | B-7b5, E7 |
Gypsy Jazz Chords
| A-6 | % | D-6 | % |
| E9 | % | A-6 | % |
| D-6 | % | A-6 | % |
| E9 | % | A-6 | % |
Scales Used
A Minor
A Harmonic Minor
Whole Tone
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