The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book
Uncover the quintessential Irish tonalities and harmonies inherent in the DADGAD tuning system, and learn how to integrate this tuning into both your solo performances and session playing. This extensive book offers precise insights into chords, scales, and their application in the melodies of the Irish musical tradition. Similar to other open tunings, the harmonic potential of blending melodies with resonant open strings will infuse your guitar playing with a distinctive richness and warmth. Accompanied by online audio featuring demonstrated examples, this excellent tutorial ensures you grasp the nuances of DADGAD tuning and elevate your guitar skills in the context of Irish music.
Songlist
- 1. Air - A Week In January
- 2. Ballydesmond Polka
- 3. Beare Island
- 4. Charlie Hunter's Jig
- 5. Dennis Murphy's Polka
- 6. Hardiman The Fiddler
- 7. John Ryan's Polka
- 8. King Of The Fairies
- 9. Kitty's Wedding
- 10. Loftus Jones
- 11. Munster Buttermilk
- 12. Planxty Irwin
- 13. Sonny's Mazurka
- 14. The Blackbird
- 15. The Chicago Reel
- 16. The Coming Of Spring
- 17. The Cricket's March Over The Saltbox
- 18. The Frieze Britches
- 19. The Green Fields Of Glentown
- 20. The Monument
- 21. The Old Torn Petticoat
- 22. The Sailor's Return
- 23. The Tempest
- 24. Walsh's Hornpipe
Details
- MR-Product Format Instrumental Tutor
- Author Sarah McQuaid
- Instrument Group Guitar
- Instrumentation Guitar
- Product Type Book and Audio Online
- Publisher Ossian Publications
- Genre Tuition
- Style Folk
- Year of Publication 2005
- Number of Pages 96
- ISBN 9781900428972
- Edition Number MUSOMB65
- No. MUSOMB65
€26.95
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