The Best of Django Reinhardt: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Giant

The Best of Django Reinhardt is a Signature Licks guitar songbook with online audio that explores the distinctive style and techniques of Django Reinhardt, one of jazz guitar’s most unique and influential performers. Written by Joe Charupakorn, this collection is designed for guitarists who want to study Reinhardt’s phrasing, rhythm, articulation, and melodic ideas through 16 classic performances. The original source identifies this edition with a medium difficulty level.

The book includes guitar tablature, standard notation, chord names, and guitar chord diagrams, giving players multiple ways to study each selection and better understand the musical language behind these celebrated recordings. A unique access code provides online audio with full demonstrations of every piece. The included PLAYBACK+ audio player allows users to slow playback without changing pitch, create loop points for focused practice, adjust keys, and pan audio left or right for a more flexible learning experience.

Studying these iconic jazz standards offers valuable insight into Reinhardt’s signature approach while providing engaging material for regular practice, personal enjoyment, and performance preparation. The combination of written notation and demonstration audio makes it easier to hear important musical details while following the score, encouraging deeper musical understanding and continued exploration of classic jazz guitar repertoire.

Song List
Ain't Misbehavin' * Belleville * Daphne * Dinah * Djangology * Honeysuckle Rose * Limehouse Blues * Marie * Minor Swing * Nuages * Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) * Rose Room * Stardust * Swing 42 * Swing Guitar * Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)

This collection brings together authoritative notation, practical audio support, and timeless repertoire in a format designed for continued study and musical enjoyment.