Introduction

The ideal chance to become familiar with the stirring and heart-warming world of Celtic music on the fingerstyle Guitar, with award-winning performer Pat Kirtley. Kirtley teaches six traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotlandinthe DADGAD open tuning. The arrangements are designed for guitarists that already possess a fairly confident playing ability, but are looking to explore new worlds of tonality and musical heritage.
You willlearn

• Thestructure and form of Celtic tunes
• How to understand and play dance rhythms such as the Jig and Reel
• How to identify different types of tune within the genre
• How to play authentic Celticornaments fromfiddle and wind techniques
• How to embellish a melody
• The importance of the DADGAD tuning