This DVD is for guitarists who want to get familiar with the world of Celtic music on fingerstyle guitar. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Pat Kirtley, presents challenging arrangements in the DADGAD tuning of six traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland. These arrangements are designed for guitarists who are already at advanced-beginner to intermediate level and want to explore a completely different musical style. The skill level progresses throughout the lesson from the very easy but melodic Skye Boat Song to a challenging dance tune Boys from Blue Hill. Pat also shows you:

-the structure and form of Celtic tunes

-how to understand and play dance rhythms-jigs and reels

-how to identify the different types of tune in this genre

-How to play Celtic ornaments adapted from fiddle and wind instrument techniques

-how to embellish the melody on slow tunes

-how DADGAD tuning enhances Celtic arrangements.

A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD.

90 minutes

DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.

Skye Boat Song

Fannie Power

Moran's Return

The Blarney Pilgrim

The South Wind

Boys From Blue Hill