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This rebel song tells the story of a man finding a wounded rebel during the 1916 Dublin Rising. I’m playing the song in 3/4 time, using a simple strum pattern. It’s in the key D, with just...
One of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s greatest hits, Bad Moon Rising was written by John Fogerty and released in 1969. We look at how to play the distinctive strum pattern of the verses. The...
One of Oasis’s most popular songs – an essential song to know for any good sing-along! We break down the distinctive strum pattern and look at the chord structures which feature 2 fingers...
This is another Phil Coulter classic, most famously associated with the great Luke Kelly. I’m playing it in the Key C with a simple picking pattern. Have a listen to the sample audio...
A great sing-along favourite by The Dubliners. The raunchy lyrics of this song resulted in the song being banned by the broadcasting authority at the time of its release back in the 60s! You have been...
This popular folksong was written by Tralee native, Christie Hennessy. It’s in the key of A (capo on fret 2 for this arrangement). I have another lesson on this song where I concentrate on how...
Kris Kristofferson wrote this country classic way back in 1970 – it’s as popular today as ever. A great sing-along with a great chorus. In this lesson we look at the chords and strum...
Learn how to accompany the Irish jig, Swallowtail Jig, on guitar. Just 2 chords for this one – Em and D major! We look at alternative chord voicings to enhance your playing...
This folksong was recorded by the Dublin City Ramblers, Nathan Carter and the Kings of Connaught among others.The song is in 6/8 time – jig time – and we include part of Morrison’s...
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!...
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...
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...