In this lesson, we learn how to back jigs with the ‘double-down’ strumming technique. This is a follow on lesson from the previous jig strumming tutorial. Click the orange ‘Previous’ button below to watch that. Next you can try this stumming patter in an actual jig. Here are plenty of jigs to keep you going! Click HERE
In this lesson, we cover how to accompany Irish music using a traditional jig strumming pattern. Firstly we learn the “double down” stum, then we practice it at various tempos. Then we move on to emphasizing different beats within the strum to get a groove going. Finally, we practice that strum to a tune. The
In this lesson we learn how to add more to your accompaniment in DADGAD tuning. We learn the Bm scale with a third added on top. This works well in DADGAD as Bm is the relative minor of D. If you haven’t learned the ‘double down’ Irish jig strum yet here are two free tutorials
Here’s the best free chord diagram creator that I could find on the internet. It’s great in conjunction with https://www.canva.com/ to create chord charts for tunes and songs. It’s really easy to use and I’m very glad to have found it. I wouldn’t have been able to put all the videos and worksheets on this site together without it.
Here’s a review of my favorite guitar capo for quick key changes in DADGAD. It’s the Quick Draw Sliding Capo and it can be bought at http://quickdrawcapo.com/ Or by emailing Steve Kaufman at qkdraw@comcast.net I don’t get any commission from sales, I’m just letting you know my favorite guitar gear. This capo is the best
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