Anachie Gordon – Songs popular in Ireland
This popular old Scottish folksong was recorded by Mary Black and Sinéad O’Connor among others. We’re using a 4/4 picking pattern to accompany the song, which has some very nice chord sequences!
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Mary’s Pub – Songs popular in Ireland
A huge hit at Amble concerts with its great sing-along chorus! Just 3 simple chords and a simple finger-picking pattern for this song. Tabs for the melody are included in the Resources section.
Song for Marcella – Ballads and folksongs popular in Ireland
This emotioinal song is a tribute to Bobby Sands who died whilst on hunger strike in the Maze prison in 1981. We’re using a popular 4/4 strum pattern to accompany the song, and look at a couple of simple embellishments to enhance your playing.
Diamonds and Roses – Songs popular in Ireland
Another big hit fot Kingfishr! An audio file for the full song is included in the Resources section to aid your practice.
Lonely Island (Amble) – Songs Popular in Ireland
This great song is by Amble, one of the recent high-flying Irish bands. We have 2 lessons on this song – one on how to accompany the song and in the second lesson we look at how to play the intro on guitar (lessons available in Bundles 1(a) and 1(b) respectively). Have a listen to […]
Killeagh – Irish Ballads and Folksongs
Learn how to play the recent big hit from Kingfishr. This great song captures the essence of parish and GAA club allegiance! We have a second short lesson on how to play the intro, with onscreen tabs. You can download these tabs from the Resources section of either lesson.
Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hí – Irish Traditional Songs
3 lessons for you here – two easy lessons on how to pick the notes of the melody, one lesson in the open position and one lesson on playing the melody an octave higher (see Bundle 1b). Our third lesson is on the finger-picking accompaniment to the song (see Bundle 1a). Listen the sample audio […]
The Boys from the County Armagh – Popular Irish Folksongs
One of the best known county songs, this song was written by Thomas P. Keenan around 1900 I believe. It’s in waltz time, in the Key G. I’m using 9 chords – all simple chords in the open position. Sounds busy! It is, but good for your chord changing fluency.
July (Mundy) – Popular Irish Sing-alongs
Learn how to play this great song from the pen of Offalyman, Mundy. We’re using a Drop D tuning to play this song, and we have a capo on fret 5. Have a listen to the short sample audio clip below.
Mr. Tambourine Man – Classic favourites
Written by the great Bob Dylan, this classic was released in 1965. The Byrds also released their version of the song in 1965, and this lesson is broadly based on their version. We look at the short intro, and suggest 2 strum patterns to accompany the song. There are only 3 chords and is an […]
Jolene – Country Classics
Learn how to strum along to this great country song. Written by the great Dolly Parton, Jolene was released in 1973 and went on to become one of the best loved songs in her impressive catalogue. It is a straight-forward song to strum along to,with just three simple chords. We also look at how to […]
Hard Times Come Again No More – Folksongs Popular in Ireland
Written by Stephen Foster, this American folksong was written over 170 years ago! The song is very popular in Ireland and Irish artists who have recorded the song include Tommy Fleming and Mary Black. They join a list of international stars who have recorded the song also – Bruce Springstein, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Nanci […]