I would highly recommend the CDROM MadforTrad tutor by John Doyle, it is NOT for DADGAD but for Drop D tuning. usually DADGAD DOES sound better for the music (with modal chord progressions based on droning bass line) yet when I listen to Doyle's ideas for the drop D I fall in love with the great harmony-rich chords, also you can get the DADGAD chord patterns from Sarah's book or find them by yourself just by plain logic (playing the strings and constructing the chord by choosing your preferred intervals)
then you can use Doyle tutorial, (better to have the older video one as well) for the right-hand (John's left) rhythmic patterns which, in my opinion, do the best for emphasizing the inner beat of the music!
I have a homespun video for open D tuning for bouzouki (with Zan McLeod). It's really excellent!!! I also play guitar and think that it would not be too difficult to adapt (adding 2 more bass strings). That is, if they don't have one specifically for guitar.
I have Zan McLeod's DVD too. It is excellent but will take a lot of knuckling down - I just cant get Jig rhythm
Homespun are fantastic. Paul Brady and Tim O'Brien also have great DVDs available from Homespun.
For DADGAD there are plenty of DVDs on offer including a series of them by Artie Traum. I have not seen them myself but I saw Artie demonstrating his technique in Glasgow last year and he was not only a great guitarist but also good at explaining what he was doing.
I'll drop in a few lines about John's stuff...John Doyle is THE GREATEST IRISH GUITAR ACCOMPANIEST EVER, even eclipsing Dennis Cahill and Steve Cooney in my opinion. I'll be seeing him next month w/ Liz Carroll.
Anyway, I play in DADGAD and own John's CDROM. I'll have to go through it again but my first and current opinion was that his tuning (dropped d) is quite a stretch compared to DADGAD. I just love DADGAD...it's so easy! Of course I learned alot about building dexterity and the best part was when John slowed down his left hand to illustrate his rhthym patterns...tasty...so all in all it was well worth the money.
Also of note, Gavin Ralston, a brilliant player from Ireland, has a book/cd pack as well as a video out available through Walton's music.
A GREAT book/cd pack all Irish guitarists should have is the Frank Kilkelly set. If you don't have it, get it. It's that good. Perfect for developing more interesting chord progressions and different styles.
Elderly Instruments stocks all of these. Just "google" Elderly...pretty comprehensive site.
DADGAD instructional videos
DADGAD instructional videos
I had someone ask me what a good DADGAD instructional video would be. He is going to be playing Traditional Irish Music and wants to play in DADGAD.
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by michael_coleman
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
hello there
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by TinWhistleManDeBrun
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
I have a feelign that I saw one at Homespun. Now, mind you, I have not seen it, but every Homespun tape I have seen has been good quality.
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by sifudave54
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
To clarify, homespuntapes.com
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by sifudave54
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
Sarah McQuid has a DADGAD book out, although mainly for playing the tunes as opposed to backing them.
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by BegF
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
I would highly recommend the CDROM MadforTrad tutor by John Doyle, it is NOT for DADGAD but for Drop D tuning. usually DADGAD DOES sound better for the music (with modal chord progressions based on droning bass line) yet when I listen to Doyle's ideas for the drop D I fall in love with the great harmony-rich chords, also you can get the DADGAD chord patterns from Sarah's book or find them by yourself just by plain logic (playing the strings and constructing the chord by choosing your preferred intervals)
then you can use Doyle tutorial, (better to have the older video one as well) for the right-hand (John's left) rhythmic patterns which, in my opinion, do the best for emphasizing the inner beat of the music!
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by Emmanuel
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
I have a homespun video for open D tuning for bouzouki (with Zan McLeod). It's really excellent!!! I also play guitar and think that it would not be too difficult to adapt (adding 2 more bass strings). That is, if they don't have one specifically for guitar.
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by CC
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
I have Zan McLeod's DVD too. It is excellent but will take a lot of knuckling down - I just cant get Jig rhythm
Homespun are fantastic. Paul Brady and Tim O'Brien also have great DVDs available from Homespun.
For DADGAD there are plenty of DVDs on offer including a series of them by Artie Traum. I have not seen them myself but I saw Artie demonstrating his technique in Glasgow last year and he was not only a great guitarist but also good at explaining what he was doing.
# Posted on October 26th 2004 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: DADGAD instructional videos
I'll drop in a few lines about John's stuff...John Doyle is THE GREATEST IRISH GUITAR ACCOMPANIEST EVER, even eclipsing Dennis Cahill and Steve Cooney in my opinion. I'll be seeing him next month w/ Liz Carroll.
Anyway, I play in DADGAD and own John's CDROM. I'll have to go through it again but my first and current opinion was that his tuning (dropped d) is quite a stretch compared to DADGAD. I just love DADGAD...it's so easy! Of course I learned alot about building dexterity and the best part was when John slowed down his left hand to illustrate his rhthym patterns...tasty...so all in all it was well worth the money.
Also of note, Gavin Ralston, a brilliant player from Ireland, has a book/cd pack as well as a video out available through Walton's music.
A GREAT book/cd pack all Irish guitarists should have is the Frank Kilkelly set. If you don't have it, get it. It's that good. Perfect for developing more interesting chord progressions and different styles.
Elderly Instruments stocks all of these. Just "google" Elderly...pretty comprehensive site.
~Sean
# Posted on October 28th 2004 by DADGADLad