Biréli dedicated "Fiso Place" to his father, Fiso. The recording of the solo explained here (performed as a duo with Philip Catherine) can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jvGlC06Nup0 This solo, in typical 32-bar AABA form, is brimming with typical Gypsy guitar runs: The distinctive licks showcase the style of Django Reinhardt, but also the recognizable playing style of the early Biréli. Learning the solo will give you an insight into the world of Django Reinhardt's style. Learn the licks and benefit from them!
Level
Advanced
Lessons
8 Lessons | min
Lesson 1Introduction
Duration: min
Let me introduce you to the topics covered in the course "Fiso Place".
Lesson 2Performance
Duration: min
Here I'll play Biréli's solo over "Fiso Place" in its entirety. I'll explain all the important things to keep in mind in the following videos.
Lesson 3Comping Performance
Duration: min
In the lesson about Joscho Stephan (here at the Jazz School), you can learn a lot about the Gypsy rhythm "La Pompe." Why not take a quick look there before learning the accompaniment for "Fiso Place"?
Lesson 4Comping Explanation
Duration: min
Here I explain the accompaniment in the style of gypsy jazz (La Pompe).
Lesson 51st Chorus, A Sections 1 and 2
Duration: min
Here I will explain the first two A sections (bars 1-16).
Lesson 61st Chorus, B Section and last A Section
Duration: min
Here I explain the B section and the last A section of the first AABA form (bars 17-32).
Lesson 72nd Chorus, A Sections 1 and 2
Duration: min
Here I will explain the beginning of the second chorus, namely the first two A sections (bars 33-48).
Lesson 82nd Chorus, B Section and last A Section
Duration: min
Here I explain the B section of the second chorus and the last A section (bars 49-64).
