Learn Traditional Irish Guitar | Intermediate | Lesson 8 | Free Online Course

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Traditional Irish or 'Trad' music may be centuries old, but it’s as fresh and vibrant today as ever.

In this video, you will find Lesson 8 of Alison’s 'Traditional Irish Guitar, Intermediate' Course.

Professional guitarist Michael McCague continues with the second part of an Irish reel using Drop D tuning,The Maid Behind the Bar. Fiddle player Doireann Ní Ghlacáin plays the tune with Michael teaching the accompaniment.

This video is part of three free courses on learning to play Traditional Irish Guitar at Intermediate, Beginner 2 and Intermediate Levels.

Alison offers music lessons on 7 Traditional Irish Instruments plus Sean-nós singing, with free notes to download from the website.

Our tutors are performers and recording artists and include many all-Ireland champions.
Fiddle - Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, recording artist and music TV presenter;
Sean-nós Singing - Nell Ní Chróinín of top Irish band Danú;
Tin Whistle and Flute - Brian O'Loughlin, champion flute player;
Accordion - Conor Connolly, Young Musician of the Year;
Guitar - Michael McCague, of At the Racket, Téada and At First Light;
Bodhrán - Dermot Sheedy, champion and drummer with top Irish band Hermitage Green;
Concertina - Conor O'Loughlin, 2017 Siansa Gael Linn winner and member of The Conifers.

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