Irish Dance Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar [With 3 CDs]

The book explores the captivating world of Irish dance tunes, highlighting their unique modes, ornamentation, and rhythmic diversity, making them ideal for flatpicking. Eric Thompson, an experienced flatpicker, shares his passion for this genre, drawing on his experiences performing with renowned Irish musicians. It includes lessons on jigs, reels, and hornpipes, focusing on essential techniques such as triplets and grace notes that enhance the music's distinctive lilt. The material is presented in standard notation and TAB, complemented by three audio CDs for practice.