Arthur McBride (Open G Tuning) Guitar Lesson | tab available *see description

[@markmeredith836]

this meticulous breakdown is absolute gold

[@danielsherrill]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougmacpherson6732]

G, strum, toward the earth. Never heard that term before. Warms my heart.

[@danielsherrill]

i use that everyday with my private students :)

[@declancoulter3331]

My four kids in Derry have been lullabied by this song for years and I never even considered playing it, sounds way to intricate. Well, thanks to a snark tuner, a borrowed Seagull and your excellent video lesson I'm at least on the journey of 'Brady'an enlightenment. The Fleadh should be back in Derry in a couple of years so I've even got a target. Sound man!

[@danielsherrill]

+Declan Coulter love it! the journey of 'Brady'n enlightenment'. You might really like my video of Okechobee Wind, its an American tune, based off mandolin, but incorporates the same finger picking and pick picking at the same time. And good luck if you enter the Fleadh. Cheers from Oregon!

[@barakiji]

First rendition: 0:58 Beginning of lesson: 1:57 Last rendition: 15:53 Chords: 16:40

[@danielsherrill]

wow, thanks for all this, I'm sure folks appreciate this!

[@TheBdylan23]

I had the pleasure of playing on the same bill as Paul Brady 6 or seven times during the late seventies early eighties, this was always my favorite PB song, but I have never attempted to play it until now, a truly awesome lesson. Thank you.

[@hollispeach120]

wow where? his version is timeless, truly in the spirit of the bard

[@danielsherrill]

wow! amazing time for music

[@betteramwthanbmw]

Well done mate; thanks for one of my favourite songs that I associate with Ireland because of the kind of humour and the little mischievous smile that Paul Brady shows while singing this song in his famous YT video about this undoubtedly serious subject from Ireland's past. He is, without envy, a brilliant guitarist and after a long search I finally found in your video an excellent explanation of the playing technique he uses here.

[@danielsherrill]

@betteramwthanbmw thank you, PB = legend for sure

[@betteramwthanbmw]

@@danielsherrill You're probably on your way to becoming one too (without any inappropriate flattery)... I've watched one or two of your videos, your skills are not too far removed from those of our honoured heroes. I was also struck by John Hartford's ‘Gentle on my mind’, which in my generation was largely influenced by Glen Campbell as it was played on European radio stations in the seventies. It took me some time to learn its origins. Even at 66, I'm still not too familiar with open tunings, so I play my simple version in standard tuning in C and kind of go through this very narrative song. I guess that's what attracts most people of our kind - that mix of being clever and inventive with the instrument, especially with fingerstyle, and on top of that composing a story creatively. So thanks again, your channel will enrich my musical treasure trove. Couldn't find out where you're from, but wherever you live: greetings from the Elbe coast region in the north of Germany. Have fun!

[@danielsherrill]

@betteramwthanbmw you’re very kind, I’ve got an old friend from up that way, town called Lubeck I think, I’ve never been, but someday I hope to

[@betteramwthanbmw]

@@danielsherrill ... then you'll have to hurry, Lübeck is actually still a beautiful city, once the main centre of trade in the powerful trading association of the so-called ‘Hanseatic League’ ("Hanse") for the states around the Baltic Sea, something like the East India Company for Great Britain and its dependent colonies. Today, it is mainly known for a particularly high-quality sweet treat, the ‘Original Lübeck Marzipan’. However, since our government has reached an agreement with the outgoing American government on further conflicts against the Russian war party in the Ukraine-Russia war, and more and more war rhetoric is being spread among the people in government circles here, as well as in neighbouring European countries, we as a population are increasingly concerned about how our voices are being disregarded in opposition to a Europe-wide conflict. However, the entire Baltic Sea coast is now within close range of Russian weapons of attack and, as you know, someone who plays with fire occasionally burns their fingers in a very unpleasant way. And what was done with Ukrainian cities can also be done with the coastal cities of the Baltic Sea and the regions where anti-aircraft defences are stationed, if extended by aggressive false-flag operations or supposed ‘shooting back’, as Hitler said in the first hours of the Second World War commenting the actions vs. Poland at Danzig. A few minutes flight distance from Russia. In this worst-case scenario, my home village will also be affected, around 70 km from Lübeck ...

[@richgouette]

In my 40 +\- yrs of playing guitar, I've so far stayed away from open tunings... but this song played by Paul, might push me into learning open G, if for nothing else, then to learn Arthur McBride... a mighty tune, thanks much

[@joegallagher9562]

This will be the definitive lesson for this amazing arrangement in perpetuity. Your guitar skills are a given, your ability to teach this cogently, accurately & methodically is extraordinary.

[@danielsherrill]

+Joe Gallagher Thanks Joe! More lessons coming soon, Ive been busy with other musical projects, and practicin'

[@Steadmeister]

Well Dan, as an Englishman I’ve been challenged to play this by an Irishman from Achill Island. I descend from an Irish family in Waterford and have always felt my musical roots lie in the Emerald Isle which is why I gravitate towards this magical Paul Brady arrangement. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, this lesson has been invaluable and I’m sure I’ll add appreciably to the views of this fine video. My efforts are paying dividend so far and the sound of my Lowden 010 In open G is giving me goosebumps. Sláinte 🙏🏻☘️

[@eamontrolleybus1289]

They say sarcasim is the lowest form of wit, but Dan needs to know too.

[@danielsherrill]

thanks Steve, just added Lakes of Ponchartrain and Mary and the Soldier to the video list as well!

[@Steadmeister]

@@danielsherrill Hi Dan, thanks for the info, The Lakes of Pontchartrain was a song I used to do fingerstyle but it’s evolved and now I’ve recorded it using a hybrid technique. Here’s the link if you’d like to hear it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGW5dGxqgLJnbbc Best wishes and thanks for your tutorials, they’re fab.

[@lucianooyarzun2591]

Amigo!!! No sabes lo emocionante que es poder aprender este tema. Lo escucho desde que soy un niño y hoy a mis 37 años puedo tocarlo, gracias de corazón!

[@danielsherrill]

@@lucianooyarzun2591 amigo! muchisimas gracias por tus palabras, me encanta que estas usando el video!

[@drunkenmaster13]

Absolutely fantastic sir. Thank you so much. Beautifully done.

[@danielsherrill]

Much appreciated! Thank u!

[@angusseletto1511]

It's awesome to read all the comments from people who this means a lot too.Thats what music is all about

[@danielsherrill]

absolutely!

[@garyconnolly1186]

Fantastic Lesson, I love this tune but never got around to learning it. Thank You Daniel !

[@franknolan6588]

FFS how have I never come across this tutorial! Brilliant work. Thank you. .

[@deathmagneto-soy]

Nicely done, man. I'm a very reclusive and somewhat anally retentive guitarist that's very easily upset by bad youtube covers/lessons. You picked a notoriously difficult tune and nailed it. You rock.

[@danielsherrill]

Thanks my friend, definitely a hard tune, but with time, attainable

[@deathmagneto-soy]

@@danielsherrill - If only I could play half as good as you.

[@neiltobin9213]

Daniel, you're a legend, really appreciate you loading this up for us, quality tutorial!

[@josephwatts314]

One of the best tutorials on the Net! The production values are very clear! The clarity of the fingering are amazing! Your longer "In The Tooth Now" ! You obliviously have a deep love/Passion for the instrument! Thanks,!

[@danielsherrill]

Ha I sure am longer in the tooth now, new videos in the works too!

[@eoghanregan1484]

Amazing lesson! Thanks Daniel, your lessons are still being used many years after the fact. Great work.

[@todddwyer3738]

So glad I found this video. I’ve been obsessed with this arrangement since I heard it.

[@Kkeenan461]

After a few weeks of watching this man I finally play it, really appreciate the video

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

Possibly the best tuition video I’ve ever seen - particularly the choice of material and the execution!

[@Gwyhir]

One of the best lessons ever !

[@danielsherrill]

thank you sir!

[@dubhdavidblack2094]

Ah Daniel, this is so very helpful. I've not great hope I'll ever be playing this in a truly Bradyesque fashion, but your tutorial gives me solid groundwork to build my own interpretation. I'm pretty sure I've listened to the AI/PB album a thousand or more time over the last 25 years, thanks for helping make sense of PB's playing on this! Slán from Oregon

[@kayakwestnow4788]

That's excellent in fairness, you nailed it.

[@chrisbrannigan6210]

This is amazing! I've been trying to play this in DADGAD, and while the bass and rhythm can sound similar, it lacks the melodic phrases which Paul plays. I agree, this is the version. Thank you for the detailed analysis.

[@DavidNeedle]

Really great explanation. Felt like I was sitting with a mate who was showing me how to play it. Nice 1, luv from Manchester uk

[@andysutherland1979]

Absolutely fantastic lesson, one of the best I've see on youtube. Thanks Daniel

[@danielsherrill]

thanks my friend, more vids just posted!

[@andysutherland1979]

@@danielsherrill I'll definitely check them out. Just wanted to say, the day I watched your video was one of the only times I have felt inspired to learn a new tune or even pick up a guitar during the whole lockdown period. I just happened to hear it on the radio and immediately thought, "finally, some fucking INSPIRATION ". so obviously I had to learn it asap. And I will forever be grateful for your help with that. Mind how you go brother

[@danielsherrill]

@@andysutherland1979 thanks be to Paul Brady!

[@MissUltraDramaQueen]

Fantastic lesson, thank you so much! When I first heard this song I didn't think I'd be able to play it but you broke it down really well :)

[@jamesfay8476]

Hello Daniel, not sure if you're still checking comments, but I wanted to say thank you very much for this video. I came across your channel while trying to find a tutorial for this song. I'm glad you're uploading again- we definitely appreciate it. I know this isn't the best known song, so a tutorial might be kind of niche, but I am really glad you posted it; I won't be able to sleep easy until I've learned the song. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@danielsherrill]

I'm still checking these for sure, working on a new upload about Brady's cross picking patterns and prowess, stay posted!

[@conflictmagazine5412]

Great, I always wanted to learn this amazing song, thank you Daniel.

[@danielroberts8434]

Really fantastic lesson. Thought this tune was way out of reach. Thanks so much.

[@danielsherrill]

Such a good tune to de-mystify.

[@MrConornewland]

6 years too late, but Happy Saint Patrick's Day Daniel and thank you ver very much for this fantastically made, explained, simplified, well displayed and executed video. I have been using your video for about a week now. I didn't think I'd be able to play this song. I heard it for the first time 4 weeks ago and have been obsessed with it. Thanks to you I've digested 60-70% of the tabs. Thank you very very much. This is my project for playing in Ireland at a good standard at Xmas 2021!🇮🇪🎄🇮🇪🎄

[@danielsherrill]

thank you sir! glad you enjoy it!

[@TheMaxg85]

Really good teaching man! Many thanks x

[@morganowen875]

I love this Song.... Thank you Daniel for taking your time to bring us this excellent lesson! Brilliant!

[@JohnzzzView]

Much Love and admiration for making this video. Cheers.

[@xxzxcusxme]

Thank you so much for this! It's been stuck in my head on repeat for the past year and I'm finally able to play it now. I put my guitar into open G a couple of weeks ago and just said I wasn't allowed to tune it back to normal until I learned it.

[@danielsherrill]

haha classic! keep it in G

[@pickngrin73]

Will be working on this for sure! Thanks!

[@danielsherrill]

yes!

[@aledjones951]

Oh,thank you so much,I have always hoped that someone would show how to play this,I will now drive everyone in my house crazy during lock down!

[@danielsherrill]

haha no better way to spend the time then practicing!

[@MGWAIKIDOJITSU]

This is just amazing Sir thank you so much for preparing this lesson 👌👌

[@Easternborders]

Irish or scots music was introduced to the new word as we perceive it .loved your tuition

[@thenayancat8802]

Thanks for the lesson man, big help for a re-beginner

[@arthurebbs2115]

Thanks Daniel, I've been trying to learn this on and off for years. 2016 is the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland, I'm gonna nail it with your help here, go raibh math agat, agus Slainte.

[@danielsherrill]

+Arthur Ebbs Cheers Arthur!

[@captainsun4581]

Well done to you on a brilliant lesson. It's a guitar part I've always wanted to learn.

This is incredible! Thank you so much for the lesson. Regards from Dublin.

[@MikeOme2]

Thank you! A very nicely taught lesson of a very nice song

[@thechod]

Hi, thanks for your video, I always thought this was waay above my skill level but now I can kind of follow along and am getting more convincing at the intro. A beautiful piece of music and very well taught so many thanks from me

[@danielsherrill]

its hard, but doable! mary and the soldier however, yikes!

[@thechod]

Get a vid on!

[@SailaV1]

Thanks so much! The only tune/song I need to know…..lol

[@CaitlinKirk]

My mum babysat for paul brady in deans grange dublin when she was a teenager

[@davidcracknell2008]

Thanks so much much for this tutorial. Really clear and precise.

[@danielsherrill]

absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@Kkeenan461]

Thanks a lot man for the video. One of my favourite songs ever

[@simon92222]

Daniel! Thank you so much for such a wonderful lesson. You've taught me to the intro I never thought I could learn. Eternally grateful!

[@eoincollins1883]

Great teacher. Thanks for this bud.

[@alexanderthomas7263]

Thank you Daniel!! Really, really appreciate you making this. Immensely helpful!

[@veekicks2081]

Yes, yes, yes, you nailed it. I was struggling just to find the right tuning to mimic Brady's iconic version of this beautiful tune. Your video made it easy. Thank you Daniel.

[@marklucey1]

Wonderful

[@philsteakfreeman]

Thank you so much, I've always wanted to learn this.

[@seanconnolly6028]

now teach us the lakes of pontchartrain by paul brady cos you are just great daniel

[@sebastianpollock2355]

Not sure if you need require a lesson still. But I recently learnt how to play Paul Bradys arrangement of Lakes of Ponchartrain and would be happy to make a video on it if you need it. I realise this is 3 years late ... sorry.

[@srad8198]

@@sebastianpollock2355 I would!

[@annamariahall714]

@@sebastianpollock2355 Please make one!

[@danielsherrill]

I'm working on this one now :)

[@Jack-cx8tj]

@@sebastianpollock2355 i didnt make the original comment but that would be class, such a good artist he is, cheers👍

[@rmbjr60]

I don't even play guitar (I play trombone!) and still I love this video. There is so damn much in Paul Brady's Arthur McBride that you have explained to me that is so interesting. BTW the parts that have always grabbed my attention in PB's playing are the bass notes (baritone?) that ascend that you worked on from about 5:25. You didn't focus on those lower notes, but they were there. Perhaps because I am a low brass instrumentalist my ears gravitate in the lower notes of guitars .. whatever, I really enjoyed your faithful adherence to a part of PB's performance that always meant a lot to me!

[@danielsherrill]

love this comment!

[@In-Christ-I-trust]

just to inform you can get a guitar tuner from the play store or ios store to tune any old guitar you have lying around free let nothing stop you God loves remember there would be no music nor beautiful memories and horrible to make us stronger and admire this beautiful glorious experience from our first meal burp or first captivating song.

[@ericboberic]

Excellent lesson. Thanks a lot :)

[@danielsherrill]

thanks for stopping by!

[@tomkinahan2829]

Thanks, I needed a kick-start on this song... Paul Brady's version is a few notes higher, and the haunting near-falsetto, but yours is very well broken down. Do more!

[@petehunt4534]

Great ... such a good song and well explained. Thanks.

[@RennyJackson]

Nice one! Lookin forward to getting to grips with this one, great tune :)

[@Kkeenan461]

Great lesson. Has anyone got a chord chart for the end as I can’t really make out the chords

[@gibby6904]

Great lesson! Thanks so much...

[@MarkCreighton63]

Excellent sir!

[@GrindstoneCowboy357]

Thanks Daniel love your style of teaching. You get right to it. I'm on my 200th pause and start and only half way through but having fun. Thanks Tom

[@danielsherrill]

keep going!

[@nickhaslam4130]

Many thanks for this Daniel, I've loved this song ever since I first heard it a few years ago. I've now dug out and dusted off my old classical guitar after thirty years and am struggling to master the pick which I've never used before! But you are an excellent teacher so please keep up the good work!

[@danielsherrill]

dust it off! the way paul brady uses the pick is amazing, i hope to convey a bit of what he does

[@joshuahewlett6293]

Great job, your a great man. Thanks soo much

[@danielsherrill]

Glad to help!

[@SailaV1]

Awesome instruction..thanks so much!

[@ado75]

Brilliant. thanks for this. Brady's version is the definitive version for sure.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

That was beautiful! ❤❤❤ 🇨🇦 .

[@BrianBeuken]

nice, a very useful video, I am getting close to being able to play it through ...close...but no cigar yet. I've sent you a donation for the tabs.

[@CaptainAcoustic]

great job, thanks for taking the time to work this up. I'm learning it and plan on including it in an Open G set with Jackson Browne's Running on Empty and some others. any good Open G song suggestions?

[@Steadmeister]

A little late to the party but Romeo and Juliet is in open G capo on 3rd

[@michaelha5254]

Great lesson!

[@MrGmooney]

Paul Brady is a living legend, still enjoying live gigs with the other legendary maestro, Andy Irvine, some fifty years later. Your lesson is great,but as a teacher you need to take it much slower and try doing close ups of the fretting hand. Thanks in anticipation Ger Mooney guitar man Claregalway Galway Ireland

[@danielsherrill]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll do my best next time :)

[@alanlouth8501]

well done Man . Great Stuff !

[@jonst.hilaire3895]

Thanks Daniel. Now if I could only get my clunky ol’ guy voice to sing in Paul’s range. Any chance you could direct me to a voice capo ? All the best!

[@danielsherrill]

@@jonst.hilaire3895 thanks for watching, what do you mean voice capo?

[@alannolan3514]

Thank you. Fabulous sound.

[@Liam7812]

brilliant, absolutely brilliant. thought id never get to play paul brady, but you have shown us all the way. brilliant. do you have any more irish folk/ballad songs ?

[@hollispeach120]

Thank you! Any tune recommendations?

[@danielsherrill]

just posted some more, heres mary and the soldier ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fam0aGVnppurf68

[@musik102]

Because it's too high for me to sing in open G, I moved it to open D which really just involves moving the tab one string across. It works well, I think.

[@LesTutosdeHuito]

great!! thanks, that was really useful!

[@danielsherrill]

Apprendre l'anglais avec les Tutos de Huito yessir!

[@theageoftheawakening4806]

I always think of it as a Christmas song

[@newfsareus]

thanks man, love it

[@poloconchuir5173]

Great teacher

[@pangur780]

Fantastic lesson on one of my all time favourite guitar tracks. Go raibh maith agat.

[@steiktur2000]

Can you make a tutorial for Mary and the soldier by Paul Brady?

[@danielsherrill]

just posted it...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fam0aGVnppurf68

[@ards5161]

It took me 25 minutes before I noticed you were sitting outside lol

[@alvinweasel]

Interested in McBride tabs in traditional tuning and G. Does an 8 dollar contribution get access to all the tabs listed?

[@danielsherrill]

Indeed it does!

[@TomBsChannel]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks so much.

[@fridajohansson846]

I love this! thank you :D

[@MickDarkHorrorSeries]

it would be great if there were more emphasis on what fingers on placed on which string and fret when it "appears" that one is onto a string but is just hovering over due to the positioning. I have been trying to learn this intro for months now. 😞

[@danielsherrill]

I hear ya, it’s a difficult piece for sure, if you wanted to do a thirty minute video lesson that could be a good option to clarify what you’re wanting

[@MickDarkHorrorSeries]

@danielsherrill I wouldn't mind that. It's really the opening riff. The rest (verses) are not overly difficult once you understand the repeating progression but I've not encountered a more difficult set of slides and movements. What would you recommend because even tabs won't do the flourishing and hammer ons etc justice.

[@danielsherrill]

id either slow down the video to snail's pace, or book a half hour video lesson, and we'll nail it down@@MickDarkHorrorSeries

[@MickDarkHorrorSeries]

@@danielsherrill Well, the slowing down won't help much because of the inability to see behind existing unused fingers but I really do want to learn this tune and hope that if I commit to a lesson, I'd get my brain to capture it. I have no problem with a lesson. How much is it or is it in your info?

[@MickDarkHorrorSeries]

@@danielsherrill sent mail on your web page

[@blink882]

fucking nailed it... who disliked this???

[@eddiebyrne101]

is there any way youccould continue teav ching this song??? your method is great to follow and this song is a family favourite... cheers mo chara

[@danielsherrill]

I'll amend the video to include a verse or two - stay tuned!

[@eddiebyrne101]

Thank you friend!!!

[@beyondvisiblefilms]

Fantastic lesson, thank you

[@thomassneade]

Thanks.....when do you put the D in ?

[@karljddennis372]

Just Class lesson , now i need to practice !!

[@LeMisery666]

Legend! Thanks mate

[@Kirk1914]

Brilliant really.

[@jackcrassus168]

Beautiful saved for later