DADGAD and DGDGCD Tunings (Book)
This book is an extension and expansion of the previously released Mel Bay book, DADGAD Tuning. It includes a number of additional instrumental solos in DADGAD for beginning-intermediate guitar players, while introducing DGDGCD, a related open tuning. Although many of the selections are traditional Irish dance tunes, the book also includes an American dance tune, two traditional Irish songs, and original instrumentals by Frederick Boyce, Jake Schumacher, Gilles le Bigot, and the author. The book is written ...more
Product Number:
22131
Format:
Book
Skill Level:
Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
68
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-8418-6
ISBN13:
978-07866-8418-2
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
4/25/2013
This book is an extension and expansion of the previously released Mel Bay book, DADGAD Tuning. It includes a number of additional instrumental solos in DADGAD for beginning-intermediate guitar players, while introducing DGDGCD, a related open tuning. Although many of the selections are traditional Irish dance tunes, the book also includes an American dance tune, two traditional Irish songs, and original instrumentals by Frederick Boyce, Jake Schumacher, Gilles le Bigot, and the author. The book is written in tablature and standard notation.

The Development of DADGAD  

Some Technical Considerations  

Tuning

Tablature

Ornamentation  

Key Signatures  

Capo Use  

Fingerings

Chord Charts  

Acknowledgements  

Dedication  

 

DADGAD:

The Lark on the Strand  

Jésaïg  

Old Hag, You Have Killed Me  

Boland’s Favorite  

The Plains of Boyle

Pol Ha’penny

The Puncheon Floor  

The Whale’s Ear  

Hoban’s Hill  

Soir et Matin  

Caoineadh na Réalta  

Adieu, My Lovely Nancy  

 

DGDGCD:

I Loved You More  

The Homesick Hornpipe  

Love, Will You Marry Me

The Trip o’er the Mountain

Discography/Bibliography  

Chord Charts  

About the Author

 

 
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