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Minor Swing

Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli (1937)

A cornerstone of the hot club jazz style. Simple harmony but iconic.

Form: 16 bars (AA')Style: Gypsy JazzTempo: 120-180 BPM

Key

Changes

Am6

Dm6

E7

Am6

Dm6

Am6

E7

Am6

F7

E7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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C

G

D

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E

Pattern 2

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D

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Pattern 3

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C

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D

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Pattern 4

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C

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D

A

E

Drop 3 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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C

G

D

A

E

Pattern 2

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C

G

D

A

E

Pattern 3

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C

G

D

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Pattern 4

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Backing Tracks

Minor Swing (110 BPM)

Slow tempo, useful for getting the feel down

Minor Swing (160 BPM)

Medium tempo, useful for practicing lines

Minor Swing (190 BPM)

Uptempo, useful for pushing speed