Come My Little Son – Folksongs popular in Ireland
We look at a finger-picking pattern and strum pattern to accompany this Luke Kelly favourite.
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Black is the Colour – Songs popular in Ireland
This is a follow-on lesson from an earlier finger-picking lesson. We look at a strumming pattern to accompany this old favourite.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door – Classic favourites
Check out 2 great lessons on Bob Dylan’s classic, Knocking on heaven’s Door. Play along with chord prompts in the first lesson as you learn how to strum along to the song, and learn how to enhance your accompaniment with simple licks in the second lesson.
Fisherman’s Blues – Songs popular in Ireland
Strum along to this Waterboys’ classic from the late 80s – easy repetitive 4 chord sequence with a swinging 4/4 rhythm.
The Water is Wide – Folksongs popular in Ireland
We look at a simple finger-picking pattern to accompany this old folksong. Tabs for the solo in open position are included in the Resources section.
The Patriot Game – Irish folksongs and ballads
This song was written by Dominic Behan, younger brother of the famous playwright. Brendan. In this easy lesson we look at 2 accompaniment styles, finger-picking and strumming.
Johnny Jump Up – Folksongs popular in Ireland
Written in the 70’s by Corkman Tadhg Jordan, this drinking song was popularised by Jimmy Crowley and was later a hit for Christy Moore. (Johnny Jump Up is a strong cider).
I Don’t Want to Talk About It – Classic sing-alongs
Written by American guitarist Danny Whitten, this classic was made famous by Rod Stewart. It was released by him in 1977 and is still hugely popular worldwide. I’m using an easy finger-picking pattern to accompany the song. Have a listen –
Las Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal) Folk songs popular in Ireland
This is a lively song by the Donegal band with the great name, Goats don’t Shave. It was a big hit for the band in the early 1990s and continues to be very popular – not only in Donegal! Tabs for the intro and a slower tempo practice file included in Resources section.
Drunken Sailor – Folksongs popular in Ireland
A 3-in-1 lesson on how to play the old sea shanty, Drunken Sailor. We look at how to play it using simple chords in the open position, how to play the melody and how to play the song using different chord voicings up the guitar neck.
Daydream Believer – Classic Sing-alongs
Written by John Stewart, this song was a huge hit for The Monkees in the late 1960s. With its swinging rhythm and clever chord sequences, it has stood the test of time and is a big party sing-along favourite.
Rose of Avondale – Folksongs popular in Ireland
This popular folksong was a big hit for Paddy Reilly and for Mary Black among others.