Irish Music Guitar Primer

[@UnderCultures]

How I wish EVERYONE talked this way. Most people take so god damn long to actually get to the point. The world would be better if every spoke this fast and got to the actual point quickly like this guy.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Alex!

[@Ken_Dalton]

Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪 but we don't sound American haha. An we play rock too, not just jigs!!

[@oxfords1]

I totally agree. I get aggravated when people talk fluff before giving the information.

[@Asylus]

@@Ken_Dalton flogging molly

[@Davidthestratman7]

You have no idea how right you are

[@LarreeHollywood]

Excellent lesson! I've been playing guitar for over 55 years and I love learning new things. You have a great teaching style. Thank you!

[@oxfords1]

thank you love love love Irish music and the country. we went a few years ago and fell in love with Ireland and the people are so friendly and would come up to us just to gab.

[@luckycoady]

It’s hilarious as an Irish guy to listen to you but you explain it so well. Love what you do man. I’m glad you celebrate your irishness. A few songs for paddy’s day would be great.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! I'll try and put something together :)

[@huh-by2lr]

Thanks for not being one of those Europeans who denies our European identities

[@huh-by2lr]

Always remember us american irish outnumber you ten to one

[@huh-by2lr]

so to deny us would be to deny more than nine tenths of the Irish nation

[@paulf7567]

No irish fella would Evar call themselves guys. You're a merrican aye?

[@MyChrisfish]

"Now I personally have a very complicated relationship with alternate tuning's" 😂 So profoundly true for many of us

[@davepowell7168]

Dropping a D is doable

[@Zsolto66]

Bam! You have become my hero. I have no musical training but I have been immersed in and playing American folk for the past several years and now I fell on my face big time with the song Kilkelly Ireland. I knew there was something going on with the rhythm but I could not figure out how to tackle it with a fingerstyle pattern. Whatever I did (obviously, based on a 4/4 pattern) it did not work out. One-too-three / Four-five-six ... and everything fell into place. Thanks a bunch, Sean! Zs

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear man!!

[@Chris-TMH]

I've been looking for a while on KZbin for a video like this... Someone to actually SHOW me some chords/tabs in DADGAD. Thank you for getting to the point, playing it & giving a detailed look, appreciate it! Now its time to make a jig.

[@nathanwagner2307]

As an Irish musician, and guitar player in particular I'm glad this video exsists

[@Ixaglet]

@ 05:42 "In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion-"

[@seandaniel23]

Haha, yup.

[@SamJ_M]

Anyone else hear "the lion sleeps tonight" at 5:27?

[@seandaniel23]

It's an Irish lion at least.

[@bensreenacting3161]

Illuminati Stay where you are

[@ebanezers1849]

Yeah

[@billydarico6180]

Ah wee ma wick Ah wee ma wick

[@daviddouglas7950]

Yes! Uh-wing-uh-wuh! Dave in the Adirondacks

[@sam-jams6689]

Thanks for the vid Sean, this is a great way to think of it. Simple enough, yet providing the sound we're all after!

[@conceptodaf]

Dude, I just found your channel and I'm so glad I did. You went straight to the point and explained everything beautifully, please keep these irish music tutorials coming! Best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@YatiAcharya]

We're all grown ups trying to be serious and learn some music and then you say "look at how I'm hammering the D" xD Great video, man! Cheers!

[@seandaniel23]

I hammer the D better than most youtube guitar teachers.

[@YatiAcharya]

Bwahahahaahahahaa! You the man! Or better yet, you d man xD

[@Gorgun2010]

I believe that would be painful...

[@cruz.c]

im 14...

[@ashduffey5486]

Thanks man i work at an Irish 🍀 bar, and I'm the bartender also the house musician. I'm trying to get some atmosphere appropriate music! Thanks man. I watch all of your videos, but this one helped pretty well. I'm gonna pick up a looper so I can play the scale on the 10th fret!

[@seandaniel23]

+Ash Duffey Very cool man. Thanks for reaching out. Might make a sequel to the Irish mucus vid soon!

[@noiseintheoffice]

Oh, a lot of Joni Mitchell's stuff, Tragically Hip's "Ahead by a Century", and Great Big Sea's "Boston and St. Johns" are played in DADGAD too.

[@doctor19741]

Great stuff...your channel is wicked..has helped me to progress.finally someone who intelligently and practically helps Have you tried -- Down/up// Down/Down/up/down/down/up/down/down/up....and so on..it feels more natural for the 6/8 strum pattern in irish music..its what i was thought in Ireland growing up! I use DADGAD alot..that an Open G are great for songwriting actually..ok, open D too

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for reaching out!

[@nickshepley2566]

I love the way you explained the theory, helped a lot

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Nick!

[@frankc942]

Hey Sean, just want to let you know that as an Irish person I appreciate the effort you put into this video. There seems to be a lot of angry gate keeping Irish people in the comments that dont seem to understand why you can't cover every nook and cranny of Irish traditional music in a single youtube video. Don't listen to them.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out and saying so Frank!

[@daithiod]

@@seandaniel23 I completely agree with the comment from Frank C. I’ll be honest and say that having stumbled across your channel, I’ve had more fun playing with the guitar than ever before. You’re a fantastic guitarist, teacher and witty fella. Keep up the good work - I need the inspiration!!

[@seandaniel23]

@@daithiod thanks so much for saying so!

[@1cr19]

☮️🙏🇮🇪 Or perhaps, we all make a little more effort to speak knowingly and have correct information, so we don’t offend the whole country of Ireland by converting Reels and Airs into Germanic-Italian Terminology standards. It’s not about gatekeeping. The headline is misleading. “Celtic” is not the same as “DADGAD in 6/8”, that’s just not the way Culture exchange happens. .

[@BrandochGarage]

You got a thumbs up as soon as you said "alcohol," Approximately 6 seconds into this video! ;) Time for me to go find a Guinness; be right back, mate. And it didn't take longer than 1:19 for the first punch to be thrown! haha

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@raysambaraka2469]

Loving the witty opening phrases. Truly breaking the fine line between sophistication and childishness. :)

[@seandaniel23]

I do what I can :)

[@dhouse407]

Very well done I can definitely picture this music playing in an Irish song

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for reaching out and saying so!

[@Nortbilly]

simply awesome great way to boil it down. loved the rhythm and dynamics part. your a good teacher

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Jesse!

[@annmarie3573]

Boil that cabbage down, boys!

[@daviddouglas7950]

Excellent Sean! Especially your making sense of dadgad by breaking down those chords. I have seen the light! Thanks amigo! Stay safe, be well! Dave in the Adirondacks

[@stevef4010]

Almost sounds like the notes for Parting Glass...beautiful Irish song...but your explaination helps in understanding what makes it "Irish"

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much, I'll have to check out that song!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for the link!

[@jordvn.exe_]

12:51 is not a D major chord. It is simply a giant power chord made of D’s and A’s. The reason you cannot call it major is because there is no major interval in that chord (Major 3, Major 7, ect...). To make a major chord you need all 3 notes in a major triad (root, major third, perfect fifth.) In this case D, F#, and A. D major in dadgad would be 004200

[@Dr.Turkey]

I was thinking about some irish/celtic music earlir and this was on my front page haha. Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

It was meant to be!

[@JoeGrahamMusic]

Your videos are always nice and chill. You can tell you really enjoy playing. Maybe a good reminder for your viewers is relaxing your hand a bit and getting a tad closer to the fret will help with a lot of the tuning issues. When you squeeze so tight it pulls the string out of tune.

[@sanhec3016]

You punch while you dance?! 🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant video! 😂 Thank you! 😘

[@yuccatree4298]

Hey Guitar fella, as an Irish person - that is, one born and reared here in Éire - I have to say your potentially fascinating and valuable contribution to the spreading of Irish culture was shot in the foot even before it got off the horse by your tired, cliché, and inevitable North American assumption that alcohol plays such a central role in the Irish cultural identity

[@seandaniel23]

I totally admit my cultural ignorance.

[@jamieslate64]

Nice lesson Sean. No wasted voice all useful, concise. Well done.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@sophiaroth1930]

This is so cool I’m SO gonna use this when I’m better at guitar! I’m a beginner

[@seandaniel23]

So cool to hear you enjoyed it Sophia! Rock on!

[@richardrichard5409]

This is simply brilliant, thanks for the upload

[@paddyoneill3243]

Bacon and sausage....s ..... If you say that as you're practicing rhythm it may help explain it to someone or yourself lol Love from a Irish man lol

[@seandaniel23]

+paddy oneill Definitely the first time I've heard that one, but it makes sense! Thanks for watching man!

[@Rob-cv7xg]

Rashers and sausages

[@alexmillar4739]

@@Rob-cv7xg 123223 jig time.

[@janemill4127]

Thanks a lot! Sunday morning and finding a good guy for my guitar lesson:))

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help

[@SamuelRoyerLegault]

Very nice lesson, very well explained! Something that is even more common is to go: Down Up Down - Down Up Down for the 6/8 pattern. This makes it easier to accent beats 1 & 4. That said, your way is fine too, but maybe a little less the way to go if you get really deep into traditional music. Really important to try to lightly mute the strings while strumming for more sound control. I make videos as well if you want to check out what I'm talking about, I even got some DADGAD tutorials. Give it a chance! Nice video man! :)

[@stevegagne5670]

it looks a bit difficult but makes sense! Nice channel btw!

[@SamuelRoyerLegault]

@@stevegagne5670 Hey your name looks familiar to me, are you from Québec? T'es tu québécois? ;) :P

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! Definitely not claiming to be an expert so I appreciate any and all feedback!

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

It takes a Yank to teach me an Irish Man how to play rhythm to my music. Top video for people trying to learn this type of music.

[@seandaniel23]

:) Thanks so much!

[@jackelectricman]

Sounds somewhat Spanish at the end! I'm an Irish blooded USAer living in Nicaragua and have read that a lot of Spanish music, especially from Mexico has strong Irish influence from Irish immigration there hundreds of years ago! Listen to Chris De Burgh and compare to Marco Antonio Solís for example. Great stuff!!!

[@password6975]

I'm mexican, and i think that what you a re saying is awesome👌

[@crazedvikingfan28]

Totally with you with the whole tuning thing. I really am Irish.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah that's such a cool expressive tuning.

[@red4life848]

Hey I'm Irish and have a small gig tonight you just saved me 😂🍀🎸

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

3:15 I start singing... Looked down the bar, Here come the bartender I said look man, come down here So what you want? One bourbon, one scotch, one beeeeer

[@seandaniel23]

A true Irishman if there ever was one.

[@chadhoffman1439]

Awesome

[@hewhocannotbenamed]

I'm from Ireland and I approve. Well done.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@boskymyszcz]

I love your lessons man. Keep up the good work!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks man! Will do!

[@mindseyemelodies]

When my family moved from Scotland to Ireland in the 1600's they changed their name from Moore to O'Moore, cfant get more Irish than that! :D

[@luisbrito9600]

You make the best guitar videos on KZbin.

[@seandaniel23]

+luis brito Thanks for watching man!

[@LukeG_Eire]

As an Irish man who plays trad, I was waiting to see what his first chord would be to see how familiar he is with the music, I expected a A minor

[@windowsgeek2256]

Hey Sean instead of buying guitars for alternate tuning, try the new Roadie 2 tuner it's amazing. I have one and it's great for quickly and painlessly changing tunings. (i don't work for Roadie)!!!!

[@seandaniel23]

I've heard about that actually, I need to check one out.

[@williamsanderson9785]

This is why our sessions are plagued with guitar players who don’t know what they’re doing 😭 Please channel the depths of your Irish heritage by actually learning the tradition before trying to teach it.

[@michaelbezanson454]

I think your diagram for the G chord is showing fingers on the wrong frets. should start on forth fret not third if im not mistaken.But a great introduction to open tuning . learned a lot ,thanks.

[@marklund6]

LOVE that "example" chord progression... never thought to use it with a jig technique though... I think I might rip it off and write a song tonight lol

[@anthonyburkhart2051]

As soon as he said "Irish heritage" I was like 'meh kinda true 25% I am' but then he said "theres a chance alcohol is involved" I realized I hate this guy. Cause I'm faded and was pleased to find this video damnit he's good

[@kiwifozzer57]

Very helpful, thanks. Got a St Patrick's Day gig coming up - desperately need suggestions for some upbeat Irish songs for an acoustic duo (one/two guitars + harmonica and vocals, of course).

[@seandaniel23]

Hmmm, I'll need to research this one.

[@GINGERJAMMER]

Try The Rocky Road to Dublin

[@JenniferJames]

Exactly what i was looking for! Thank you!! :))

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@clairenolan988]

I’ll be honest, a lot of the time we usually play a combination of three/four guitar chords with one single down stroke and then sing as loudly and obnoxiously as possible (often off key) and get everyone else to join in so people think we’re a bit of craic. 🌱❤️

[@seandaniel23]

:) That also works

[@Dougie.Douglas.]

I'm from Dublin and this is so good

[@mophead3078]

7:35 Yes! I'm in the same mindset. Glad to hear I'm not alone

[@paul6925]

I never understood why sequencers like the Roland TB-303 have the 'accent' button. Now I get where that comes from

[@clarktipton9210]

Sweet video. I've never even considered Dadgad in my songwriting. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@seandaniel23]

+Clark Tipton Thanks for watching Clark, yeah Dadgad is one of my favorites.

[@patrickallen8787]

HA HA HA HA HA HA fuckin 8 seconds into your video and you have my attention! Good job!!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@setupsepl7291]

realy nice tricks! gave me a new inspiration. thanks a lot

[@danieljensen5138]

The Melody is basically the look sleeps tonight

[@seandaniel23]

A true Irish classic.

[@davepowell7168]

Duck Baker made a compilation of guitar fingerstyle pieces in the '70s. 'Kid on the mountain' is superb if challenging for example. Sheebeg and Sheemor was easier Thanks for your insights

[@jingoist-sj8gj]

Well done pal respect from dublin🇮🇪

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! Cheers from the US!

[@fais6964]

Could u demo more so show first the whole thing then break down ? I’m asking as id like to see more videos from you . That way I get what you’re talking about right away

[@Chimp_No_1]

Great lesson. Hope you can return to time signatures again sometime. Thanks.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrFrampo56]

I have a McIlroy A22-5 which i always keep in DADGAD - it's soooo Celtic sounding. That's a hard C (as in /k/ , not the football team :)

[@seandaniel23]

I need to keep a guitar like that.

[@MrFrampo56]

Sean Daniel Yes it really suits the Irish sound. Talking of 'keeping' it - I may have to sell it soon. ... boo hoo. Too many guitars...is that even possible ? :)

[@rhythmicalremedies4595]

Thank you so much for this amazing vid...I thought it was just me that was too lazy to de-tune a guitar ;)

[@noiseintheoffice]

I'm notching out a capo to raise the A, D, G strings by 2 frets. EBEABE tuning; same sound, one tone higher, no retuning required. 'Cause I'm lazy too...

[@arieswaters]

Sean you just must . Get yourself a good Cedar Creek dulcimer And to get to know it and play it on here They're really quite lovely

[@seandaniel23]

I'm on board!

[@jedimindtrix2142]

I would love to take my acoustic on a vacation to Ireland and come armed with a bunch of well known Irish standards! Go play in a true Irish pub on open mic and have a bunch of genuone Irish people jumping, clapping and singing along. Holy shit that atmosphere would be crazy.

[@seandaniel23]

You can do it!

[@theeaskey]

If you go there head for DOOLIN COUNTY CLARE

[@samanthapeters8638]

You're a very good teacher, and excellent musician.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Samantha!

[@1SUNGODELBASIR]

Awesome video. Informative.

[@insanitiesinfliction]

Bless your Irish heart of oak good sir.

[@sharonmcdonagh9699]

I'm from Ireland and I love Ireland

[@daviskurtz867]

Im litterally drink as in trying to play Irish on my standard acoustic... Is this beneficial or negative?

[@sjokkoladehjerte]

Jesus wept😰, i guess its time i go get my string baby redone- felt a bit guilty for him sitting dusty in the corner with strings that have been on years longer then they should- when i saw yours all perfect🙈🙊 Btw, thanks for the inspo on the strumming 😄

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help out Anita! Rock on!

[@Zhanthii]

BARNEY STINSON... What are you doing here!? I'm Joking, Great video man!

[@Tzadeck]

I can't tell if you need to hold your pick a bit looser or if it's just the microphone quality. But whatever it is your strumming sounds super harsh.

[@andrewdaly3942]

Great lesson.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Andrew!

[@jgoldie100]

Saturdays are for the boys!

[@Excessus001]

Yeah, but does it Djent?

[@seandaniel23]

Does an Irishman drink?

[@arlequin1181]

Sebastian Leiva oh, my...

[@bebo7002]

Valid question

[@valley_robot]

No and it doesn’t blend either

[@whatabouttheearth]

No Damnit! Were Irishmen not Djentlemen!

[@tomdrowry]

What is the difference between English and Irish folk music ? even though there are similarities you definitely know which is English 'Scarborough fair' eg, compared to Irish music when you hear it.

[@seandaniel23]

+Thomas Drowry You're definitely right, I'll need to do some more research to answer this correctly though :)

[@Asimov16]

After a couple of guinness nobody remembers what tuning you are in. I have always avoided DADGAD because I am too lazy to keep tuning my guitar, but you had some good tips

[@seandaniel23]

100% understand.

[@massimilianomoni2201]

I,ve studied celtic guitar at Trinity College. I' italian, but i live in Donegal, Ireland. Slàn buachaill.

[@newtonsceneew6914]

I'm literally sitting down drinking a Guinness as I turn this video on

[@seandaniel23]

:)

[@philjames1019]

Very enjoyable and informative .... cheers Sean!!! What are your views on the CAGED system? Are you planning a tutorial on the subject? Could prove interesting and popular ....

[@seandaniel23]

+Phil James Thanks! Yeah I've got a few more ideas I'm gonna try and get up first, but CAGED is definitely going to be on the list.

[@philjames1019]

+Sean Daniel Great! good to hear. Have a good weekend!!

[@volosgoto]

Thank's a lot! Very cool! Simpe and fum to play!

[@seandaniel23]

+Andrew Wallace Don't thank me, thank the Irish!

[@midhnavmanoj6909]

hi could you please do a vid about the Irish roar song I have a talent show coming up with me singing and using the guitar and two friends dancing to it

[@jan-eeriklaine9805]

Great video!

[@konstantineguruli]

Sean, thank you very much for this tutorial! I heard that Yamaha f310 is good for Irish Folk songs. Is it true?

[@seandaniel23]

+Konstantine Guruli happy to help! You know I've heard the same thing but never actually played one. Wish I could give you some firsthand experience but I'm sure they're great

[@konstantineguruli]

Sean Daniel, thanks for your attention. I've heard it from many people that Yamaha f310 is good for Irish Folk and it is high quality guitar, so I will buy it. Thank you for your attention. Good luck!

[@seandaniel23]

+Konstantine Guruli congrats on getting one. Drop me a line when it comes and let me know what you think!

[@konstantineguruli]

Sean Daniel, Thank you. Well, it will take me some time before I buy it, but I definitely will and of course I will let you know my opinion straightaway.

[@konstantineguruli]

@@seandaniel23 We Talked laong long ago but I am glad I found your video to tell that I did not choose any of acoustic guitars I prefer classic on and Alhambra Laqant will be the one. I hope you are doing well. Cheers!

[@ciaran878]

good man Seán, fair play to ya man.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much :)

[@leebraly3904]

Cool! Anyone Irish can't be all bad.

[@seandaniel23]

You know it!

[@poenanster5285]

Have you ever watched lion king?? Because if you play the picking part slowly, you can hear the resemblance between this and lion kings "theme song"

[@seandaniel23]

:)

[@jansonchave8817]

Very well explained

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@libertysshore4353]

In reality, jig rhythm goes DUDDUD. Having played Irish sessions for years, I can tell you that you would annoy the melody players with your rake and whatever it was you were trying to do with that up the neck thing you were attempting.

[@K.D.Meyers]

Yeah... I thought the same. I listen to a lot of Irish music, and I've never played in a session, don't even play guitar, but even I could tell this didn't sound right.

[@ruedihuber8798]

I play that without pick, style Rodrigo y Gabriela, easier for me and more precise rhythm. Is that also ok?

[@williamsanderson9785]

It would be entertaining to see what would happen if he tried to back in a session in Ennis or Limerick.

[@synthesizedrhymes3517]

Guitar is like alchemy, you mix small letters to make bigger ones

[@seandaniel23]

You know it!

[@synthesizedrhymes3517]

@@seandaniel23 :D

[@dwgalviniii]

The GM7 you played was actually a CM9 or a G with an added C. :) Useful, but I was wondering how you could play a pure G chord in the new tuning.

[@seandaniel23]

You could always just play the 2nd frets on the A and B string, that'll give you a G major.

[@dwgalviniii]

@@seandaniel23 Thank you! That's helpful!

[@alexds6927]

Awesome!! Thank you man.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@miikamessi]

Hi, plz can you do more celtic guitar tutorials? Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

I'll see what I can do!

[@dylanmurray3980]

I just read that in an american accent correct me if im wrong

[@rich068]

If you’re still accenting the 1 and the 4 aren’t you essentially playing 3/4 and accenting the 1 every time?

[@seandaniel23]

You can for sure perceive it that way. The only difference would be how it's notated.

[@thegolfnut812]

Can you play Three sheets to the wind? Looks like you got it down.