Celtic Guitar
Celtic music is a rich, diverse style filled with hundreds of years of culture and beauty. This style of guitar attempts to capture the rich cultural heritage of the music and transfer it into the world of guitar. From reels to jigs to horn pipes, Steve will get you well on your way.
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Steve Eulberg delves into the world of Celtic guitar. He will first talk about the basics of the genre and quickly guide you into some of the genre's most memorable pieces.
Lessons in this Series:
Lesson 1
Introduction to Celtic Guitar
Steve Eulberg introduces Celtic guitar in this lesson. He will talk about the history of the music and cover some basics such as rhythm and timing.
Length: 16:11 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
The Rakes of Mallow
Steve Eulberg talks more about the reel rhythm and teaches "The Rakes of Mallow" as a demonstration.
Length: 39:03 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Irish Washerwoman
In this lesson, Steve Eulberg ventures into the exciting world of the double jig. As a demonstration, he teaches a song entitled "Irish Washerwoman."
Length: 27:13 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
The Road to Lisdoonvarna
In this lesson Steve Eulberg talks about the single jig style of playing and teaches the song "The Road to Lisdoonvarna" as an example.
Length: 29:23 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Air Fa La La Lo
In this lesson Steve Eulberg teaches a classic Celtic song entitled "Air Fa La La Lo." This song is heaps of fun to play and sing along with.
Length: 26:59 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
O Waly, Waly
Steve Eulberg teaches a hauntingly beautiful Celtic song called "O Waly, Waly" in this lesson.
Length: 19:01 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Rickett's Hornpipe
Steve Eulberg teaches a classic Celtic piece entitled "Rickett's Hornpipe."
Length: 24:20 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Another Jig Will Do
Steve takes you into the world of slip jigs using the song "Another Jig Will Do" as an example.
Length: 36:43 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
The Lilting Banshee
Steve explains and demonstrates the double jig. He uses "The Lilting Banshee" as an example.
Length: 34:26 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Celtic Guitar Resources
Steve talks about some great resources for learning Celtic songs and lyrics.
Length: 12:47 Difficulty: 0.5 Member Only
O'Keefe's Slide
In this lesson, Steve teaches the Celtic tune "O'Keefe's Slide."
Length: 27:47 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
Rocky Road to Dublin 1
Steve Eulberg teaches a classic Celtic tuned titled "Rock Road to Dublin 1."
Length: 32:58 Difficulty: 2.0 Member OnlyLesson 13
The Rose Garden Reel
Steve teaches a great Celtic tune called "The Rose Garden Reel."
Length: 19:02 Difficulty: 3.0 Free Sample Lesson from this Series!
O'Keefe's Slide Part 2
Steve Eulberg presents his second installment of "O'Keefe's Slide." Here he demonstrates melodic embellishments known as ornaments. Steve explains two new ornaments that can be incorporated into the melody. Practicing these ornaments will improve your slurring technique.
Length: 23:20 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
O'Keefe's Slide Part 3, The Final Ornaments
Steve completes "O'Keefe's Slide" by demonstrating the final ornaments. Studying this lesson will leave you with a better knowledge of how to add ornaments to a Celtic style song.
Length: 25:17 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
Kesh Jig
Steve Eulberg teaches a Celtic song entitled "Kesh Jig." Here Steve provides a demonstration of both the rhythm and melody parts. The song is presented in standard tuning as well as open G tuning.
Length: 20:03 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Open G Tuning - Celtic Application
Steve Eulberg breaks down open G tuning and demonstrates how it it can be used in Celtic music.
Length: 11:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Kesh Jig in Open G Tuning
Steve revisits the Celtic tune "Kesh Jig" now that he has covered open G tuning. Working in conjunction with lessons 16 and 17, this lesson explains how the tune can be played by a multiple guitar ensemble. Steve's arrangement features multiple guitars playing the same chords and melody. The...
Length: 21:56 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Swallow Tail Jig
Steve teaches an old Celtic song entitled "Swallow Tail Jig." Here you will learn the chord progressions that harmonize the A and B sections of the melody.
Length: 13:24 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
After the Battle of Aughrim
Steve presents a lesson on an old Irish song called "After the Battle of Aughrim." In this lesson you will learn the chord progression and three different ways to play the melody.
Length: 25:23 Difficulty: 4.0 Member Only
Scottish Strathspey - Brachanlom
How does a pocket full of nickels and dimes help teach you an old Scottish song? Find out how in this lesson on the strathspey "Brachanlom."
Length: 22:01 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Steve presents another great Celtic guitar lesson. He covers "The Wind That Shakes the Barley." Enjoy!
Length: 23:53 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
Reluctant Bus Boy
Welcome to this unique Celtic song lesson entitled "Reluctant Bus Boy!" This song was written by Steve Eulberg himself and was inspired by his son.
Length: 16:55 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
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