Song charts Club Django make a lot of use of the Robin Nolan Gypsy Gig Book - you can get a copy directly from the man himself -> here. Djangopedia - discography of every Django recording Manoucheries - great source of one page chord "grilles" for Django tunes Hotclub.co.uk - comprehensive song directory Guitare Jazz - Another source of song "grilles" Playing Hotclub.co.uk - a good little compedium of Django style playing tips Serendipity - good site with some HowTo videos Guitars You can play Hot Club style guitar on any steel strung acoustic, but a Manouche style guitar will give the distinctive perscussive punch and trebly tone. You can get the tone easily on most steel acoustic guitars by playing nearer the bridge (but not necessairly the volume). Mairants - good selection of budget and mid-priced Manouche style Modele Jazz and Grand Bouche guitars, and occasional Dell'Arte and other big ticket models. The also have the best selection of arctop guitars in London, but if you're after something special see also Vintage & Rare in Denmark Street. Outside London Foulds in Derby, and Gillan's in Perth have great reputations for Jazz guitars. Manouche Guitars - Great mid-priced and expensive Manouche style guitars John LeVoi (and here) - Handmade Manouche style guitars to order - is also beleived to be maintaining guitars made by the late David Hodson Rob Aylward - Handmade Manouche style guitars to order |