Mastering Gypsy Jazz Guitar with Paulus Schäfer
Unlock the Secrets of Gypsy Jazz with a Modern Master
Learn the unique techniques, phrasing, and musical expression of world-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Paulus Schäfer. This exclusive one-time purchase course takes you from the foundational elements of gypsy jazz rhythm (la pompe) to advanced soloing and improvisation techniques — all broken down step-by-step by Paulus himself.
Whether you're a jazz guitarist looking to expand your skills or a passionate fan of the gypsy jazz tradition, this course offers lifetime access to professional instruction and personal insights from one of the genre’s leading voices.
What’s included:
High-quality video lessons with clear breakdowns
Play-along backing tracks
PDF transcriptions & tablature
Lifetime access – no subscription required
Take your playing to the next level — with one of gypsy jazz’s finest.
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What's this thing called love
00:05 solo etude
00:45 melody
01:28 chord ideas
teacher: Joost Zoeteman
all tabs available in PDF -
standard gypsy ending in D major
00:05 variation 1
00:20 variaton 2
00:31 variation 3
teacher: Joost zoeteman
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Paulus & Joost play and talks1: Minor Blues
In this series Paulus and Joost discuss various topics and perspectives on guitar playing. Watch, participate and learn the tricks of the trade on the spot. These lessons are loose and without tabs
00:05 Minor Blues
00:45 G-6 lick
01:43 vibrato
02:40 octaves Wes Montgomery style -
Paulus & Joost play and talks 2: right hand, shuffle and more
In this series Paulus and Joost discuss various topics and perspectives on guitar playing. Watch, participate and learn the tricks of the trade on the spot. These lessons are loose and without tabs.
00:05 right hand technique
01:18 playing without an accompanying guitar
04:19 gypsy shuffle -
Paulus & Joost play and talk 3: La Pompe
0:05 right hand technique
01:18 playing without an accompanying guitar
04:19 gypsy shuffle -
Minor 6 chords & inversions
Also learn to harmonize using diminished chords and learn the minor 6 pentatonic scale!
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Lulu Swing - rhythm & play along
Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo on the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!
rhythm with tab: 0:11
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Lulu Swing - theme solo guitar
Paulus plays the melody very freely, interpreting it in his own beautiful style. You can also watch licks from Paulus' performance!
00:06 theme played freely by Paulus with TAB
00:53whole song performance by Paulus
teacher: Paulus Schäfer
all tabs available in PDF -
Limehouse Blues
00:06 theme, solo and ending|
01.08 chords & rhythm
02:12 play along
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Les yeux noirs - rhythm & play along
Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo on the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!
rhythm with tab: 0:11
play along: 01:00
teacher: Paulus Schäfer
all tabs available in PDF -
Learn this ending in C Major
Learn this ending in C Major by Paulus, which you can use for every song in C major! Paulus is mixing chords and fast runs in which you can master. Tab available in PDF
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Intro - ending in D (Coquette)
Learn this cool chord movement by Paulus which you can use and an intro or ending. Paulus uses this for Coquette, but you can use if for any song in the key of D!
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Intro in time - turnaround in G
Learn this standard intro which you can use for almost every swing song in the key of G! This is based on a turnaround in G.
all tabs in PDF
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I can't give you anything but love - solo guitar
Another song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!
00:06 solo by Paulus with TAB
00:48 whole song performance by Paulus
teacher: Paulus Schäfer
all tabs available in PDF -
All of me - solo guitar
Learn to play a guitar solo in the style of Paulus on one of the most famous songs "All of me". A song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!
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All of me - ending in C major
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All of me - rhythm and play along
Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo over the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!
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Licks 2-5-1 in C major
In the key of C this is D-7 - G7 resolving to Cmaj7. Learn these licks and try to play them in other keys. That way you can use them everywhere!
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Beginners lesson basic chords
00:25 major, minor 7 chords played from the A string
01:50 major, minor 7 chords played from the low E string
03:10 notes on the low E and A string
03:44 sharp and flat notes -
Indifference - Waltz
Learn the classic Musette Waltz "Indifference". One of the most played waltzes, also on gypsy guitar. Then practice it with guitar accompaniment from Paulus!
00:05 sologuitar
02:45 play along
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Djangology rhythm guitar
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Djangoloy - theme solo guitar
Learn to play the melody and solo of Djangoly. Paulus plays the melody very freely, interpreting it in his own beautiful style. You can also watch licks from Paulus' performance!
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Coquette rhythm guitar
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Coquette - solo guitar
Learn to play a guitar solo in the style of Paulus on the song Coquette. Another song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!
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Blues for Ike
