Jig Accompaniment
We look at a strum pattern to accompany the well-known jig, Humours of Glendart. We suggest some different chord voicings in the lesson should you wish to spice up your playing!
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Sunday Morning Coming Down – Popular country sing-alongs
The song Kris Kristofferson said allowed him to stop working for a living! This country classic was a number 1 hit in the country charts for Johnny Cash in 1970. We use a finger-picking pattern to accompany the song, and look at 5 suggestions to embellish your playing.
In My Father’s House – Irish ballads and folksongs
This nostalgic favourite was written by Kevin Sheeran and has been recorded by The Fureys and Davey Arthur, Johnny Mc Evoy and several other well-known Irish folk singers and folk groups.
Three Little Birds (Don’t Worry about a Thing) – Classic Favourites – Easy Guitar Lessons
This is one of the most popular songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released as a single in 1980. We actually have two lessons on this wonderfully easy song to play – one where we look at the chords (3 simple chords) and the strum pattern, and a second lesson where we […]
Banks of the Roses (Oh My Johnny) – Folksongs Popular in Ireland
This traditional folksong was recorded by The Dubliners and Nathan Carter among others, but it’s the recent version by Chasing Abbey that has made the song a big hit. The song has just 4 chords and is played with a lively jig strum pattern.
Goodnight Irene – Folksongs popular in Ireland
This old American folksong dates from the early 20th century, and has never waned in popularity. It has been recorded by many superstar performers – Frank Sinatra, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Tom Waits – to name but a few. A great sing-along song with a chorus ideal for harmonising.
Missing You – Irish ballads and folksongs
This great song, written by Jimmy McCarthy, is mainly associated with Christy Moore. The song is in fast 3/4 time – we look at a recommended strumming pattern and include some useful strumming tips in the lesson.
Merry Christmas Everybody – Christmas favourites
Hard to believe this Christmas cracker is 50 years old this year. Written by Slade’s Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the song has been streamed nearly 100 million times on Spotify and generates substantial revenue each year for the band members.
Irish Soldier Laddie – Popular Irish Songs
Written by Pat McGuigan (of Barleycorn fame), this is an easy song to learn, with 5 straight-forward chords and a lively tempo.
Silver Threads and Golden Needles – Classic favourites
Linda Ronstadt’s country rock version of this song was a huge hit for her – she occasionally played with The Eagles (not a bad backing band!) and this song was prominent on the set list. We look at a country-rock strumming style to accompany the song.
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Songs Popular in Ireland
Learn how to play one of US’s classics. A great song to play once you get the strum pattern. Just three chords to play this cracker.
The Pub With No Beer – Songs popular in Ireland
A huge hit for Slim Dusty in Australia in the late 50’s, The Dubliners made it popular in Ireland. The song is in waltz time, 3/4 time, and we look at the pick-strum-strum technique.