Planxty Irwin, Part 1

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Learn to play traditional Irish dance tunes such as reels, jigs, and hornpipes on the guitar in the style of Paul Brady, John Doyle, Arty McGlynn, and others. With technique lessons on jig picking, triplets, and other techniques derived from traditional Irish tenor banjo playing.

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Planxty Irwin

Planxty Irwin, Part 1

Planxty Irwin, Part 2

Planxty Irwin, Part 3: Melody Play-Along Track

Planxty Irwin, Part 4: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Planxty Irwin, Part 1

“Planxty Irwin” was composed by the 18th-century harper Turlough O’Carolan, who lived around the same time as J.S. Bach. He wrote numerous harp pieces that are a combination of traditional Irish music and Baroque music, and many of them have become popular at trad seisiúns. “Planxty Irwin” is in 3/4 time in the key of G major. You’ll learn the A part in this video.

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