'Wild Mountain Thyme' played by Scott Tennant

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Guitar: 2011 Daniel Friederich (www.guitarsalo.... We were delighted to have Maestro Scott Tennant come into the Guitar Salon International showroom here in Santa Monica, CA to play a few guitars! Here he is playing his arrangement of 'Wild Mountain Thyme' on a brand new 2011 Daniel Friederich cedar-top classical guitar.
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[@zaenkmus]

This is so beautiful. My mom, an amazing pianist since an early age was in her final days and hardly responsive. She was always a bit critical of classical guitar - but I played this for her on headphones and her enjoyment and approval bringing a peaceful state I will always cherish.

[@davepowell7168]

Thanks for sharing such a moment of personal beauty, the piano being an acoustic gymnast l share her reservations although a guitarist myself. Condolences for your loss, your mother enjoyed a versatile ear🎉

[@alexduncan127]

So soft to my soul

[@kennethfaught8754]

Addicted to this.👏

[@lariojoubert3877]

I listen and play this piece everyday!! So nice to just close my eyes and let my heart and fingers do all the talking😎✌

[@jamescwolf]

Masterpiece. Thank You.

[@ziebartzildjian1257]

I've lost count of the number of times I've heard this piece, its a definite feel good melody, been superbly performed.

[@ccbphoto]

I'm almost embarrassed to say how many times I've watched and listened to this video. I even purchased the song via iTunes. A wonderful arrangement that is masterfully played.

[@jhuaman]

+Craig Brandau You should really get the whole album. The whole thing is amazing. You won't regret it!

[@ccbphoto]

+Jorge Huaman I did already!

[@dixieearl8729]

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[@carlosmacmartin4205]

One of a handful of songs that makes my eyes water up. Absolutely beautiful song with wonderful lyrics.

[@uneedtherapy42]

sheds a tear.... I remember learning of this piece at a Parkening master class many years ago... such great memories!!

[@nonexponential]

Hard to imagine a better combination of guitar and guitarist! Thank you and thanks Scott!

[@arfurlife]

scott is a wonderful man, teacher and awe inspiring player.

[@ddorricott]

Thank you, Scott Tennant.

[@lindamclean8809]

I love this tune.....you played it so beautifully. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤

[@gberndt4music]

Beautiful rendition of a Scottish classic!

[@gerigolway1723]

Mr. Tennant never disappoints. Thank you!

[@russpalmeri]

Superb! Lovely arrangement beautifully played. It doesn't get any better...

[@hondostone9046]

You sure know how to move a heart! Just beautiful

[@sergiodario58able]

Softly floating in a beautiful dream!

[@ilan34512]

Breathtaking interpretation from one of the best guitar player alive! Beautiful and rare guitar too. What a sound!

[@reh0119]

Scott’s arrangement for classical guitar of “Wild Mtn. Thyme” is the go to version of this piece of Irish/Scottish music. The song dates back to the latter half of the 1700s. You can find Scott’s arrangement on the internet if you search around. I got it from Elite Guitarist, and I also use their video tutorial to learn it. It is a seriously beautiful song, and Scott’s arrangement and his virtuosity on the guitar are unmatched.

[@andrzejmnich1285]

I also found sheets from this piece but it's different from what he is playing. Does Elite Guitarist have a version that sound the same like in this video?

[@reh0119]

@@andrzejmnich1285 no, I had to slow the video down and adjust for his fingering.

[@andrzejmnich1285]

@@reh0119 Thx for the answer. So except fingering everything else is ok. I think I will subscribe to them

[@cfmill74]

@@andrzejmnich1285 I changed his sheet music to be what he's doing. It's great for your ear to do that. My guess is over the years it evolved into what it is here. Which is slightly different than the notation.

[@DavidMozqueda]

Great to hear Scott, he is an incredible musician. Greetings

[@sergiodario58able]

Just close your eyes, and let it be....stunning!!!

[@FantasyApprentice]

this is amazing, you good sir are so talented. this song awaken something in me that I cannot explain

[@ccinhou1]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

[@jerryyslas6674]

Brilliant!

[@RFeynman]

Everything about this is perfect.

[@dejanrozic2872]

Best ever presentation, great arrangement and extra performing. Belive this is nicest music from KZbin!

[@jamievillasenor]

amazing amazing amazingly ...terrific

[@dengtrmstr]

Simply beautiful!

[@nikosz66]

A guitar that excells in both modern and old music...

[@max650812]

A very beautiful song

[@BenZyryab]

What à journey! Thanks for sharing.

[@Michajeru]

Love the music and love the guitar.

[@originunknown3209]

Lovely! Wonderful tone Scott!

[@CNlyrical]

Sooo beautiful!

[@quantumguitar8157]

It's all about feeling good !

[@757flyer]

That was perfectly beautiful.

[@sportsbeat1673]

Scott is a virtuoso!!

[@user-ye2en6ff5p]

Beautiful basetone.

[@acwatercolors]

Superb arrangement

[@handelknown6109]

wonderful

[@diapedysis]

Wow

[@MintLeaf19]

so nice! thanks.

[@dianehillier2336]

So gorgeous! And I think I need one of those compression sleeve thingies. Perhaps you can talk about them as some of us are prone this way. It can make you feel so lost.

[@RobertoMartinez-uv4nx]

Todo muy bien. Interpretación, guitarra, obra.

[@iuliabozbei1081]

It is so nice😌😌😌

[@yeongminko6992]

Nicely done!! Amazing!!

[@Y2H]

OMG this guitar sounds so beatiful that it hurts!!!!!!

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

The best I`ve heard! Wonderful, full of feeling! A master of his instrument!

Beautiful piece very well interpreted! I much liked to have this score. All the best, Manuel

[@danielseabra9332]

Inquestionável tamanha virtuose, portanto segue meu agradecimento por proporcionar uma audição agradável. Grande abraço.

[@clownboy3333]

Astounding. THANK YOU.

[@paradasanda]

ole que bonito...

[@MelTuly]

Would love to find this score. Could never play it like this in a million years though. I love this song and folk music and the classical guitar together played like this just lovely. So soft '

[@aspire776]

You can get it at Guitar Solo Publications.

[@aspire776]

I don't know how this came up with the name, "Murder Streak". I did not enter it.

[@Z5LA5H]

its amazing how he plays! and no foot stool or ergo play! !?!

[@juarezandrade7562]

Magnífica sonoridade

[@tizaniceday9249]

Scot plays this Scots tune superbly well.

[@RobinGuitarros]

I'm looking for it too!

[@ManuelTavares]

Thanks Scott :-)

[@chrisdarling3598]

chapeau!

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Good playing.

[@lechfaza2514]

It could strange but the first notes (small intro before the main theme) sound exactly like the "Hero of the Day" by Metallica

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

Buena guitarra Buenas manos

[@AMD1885]

Excellent tune, anyone know where I can find a decent tab or sheet for this?

[@cfmill74]

GSP has it but it's way off from this performance. You'll have to make many changes, not playing notes, adding chords and notes. Also changing the rhythm in some places. I'm not sure if the publisher made mistakes or Scott's version here developed as time went on after publication.

[@kellytannehill4436]

He's come a long way from his Tenacious D days. Oh wait... But seriously, Maestro Tennant can do no wrong on those 19 frets. I haven't gone through his Pumping Nylon but intend to dive in soon.

[@arnoldjones]

Nice

[@cfmill74]

Musically, beautifully mastered! But really? Playing the D on the second string (third finger) and the G on the sixth string (fourth finger) Whoa! What a stretch! You must have played basketball in HS. Amazing! Me? No can do. Had to re-finger it slightly but still maintained the musicality. Bravo Scott! Killer!

[@daniel_roest]

Beautifully played but. .. it needs a slower tempo. Not faster than 76bpm. Try it, you'll like it.

[@DougHinVA]

what's the hurry?

[@the61919]

Anyone know where to find this arrangement? Thanks and a wonderful job by Mr Tennant

[@steeevs1]

GPS 211 (Guitar Solo Publications) ASCAP San Francisco

[@reh0119]

Scot’s arrangement for classical guitar of “Wild Mtn. Thyme” is the go to version of this piece of Irish/Scottish music. The song dates back to the latter half of the 1700s. You can find Scott’s arrangement on the internet if you search around. I got it from Elite Guitarist, and I also use their video tutorial to learn it. It is a seriously beautiful song, and Scot’s arrangement and his virtuosity on the guitar are unmatched.

[@evamello3009]

🎸🎶🎵👍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andyprestwood2621]

@Hundredcrackvids. He is playing the guitar correctly. For classical guitar arrangements when you are playing the bass line and melody your fingers must be able to stretch. Its almost impossible to do so playing the guitar resting

[@chas5131]

Superb, of course. Can anyone tell what guitar support Scott Tennant is using?

[@zu0832]

Doesn't look like he's using any except perhaps a pad on his right thigh

[@aspire776]

Can someone tell me how to change the name that keeps appearing when I post something? It is creating a name for me & I do not like the name it selected.

[@Jclogig]

Merveilleux player, mais comment fait-il pour tenir sa guitare ???

[@WestChesterMike]

That guitar sound awesome. It help that Maestro Scott Tennant is playing it. How do you recieve the designation of "Maestro" anyway?

[@steeevs1]

You must have a Mistress!

[@hundredcrackvids]

Does anyone know why he holds the guitar like that, without resting it on the thigh properly? I feel like it's a lot of stress to do that.

[@Cork_UO]

When you have a fat stomach it's hard to hold a guitar in the proper position. Being a big guy myself I have struggled with trying to hold the guitar as I was taught. So I can completely relate.

[@ebookpioneers]

There's nothing whatsoever proper or improper about holding a guitar. Either you're playing the right notes at the right time with the right amount of force or you're not. Classical guitars don't weigh anything. I like to just tuck mine up under my arm the way many Mexican troubadours do. At 6'4", that's very comfortable with my long arms.

[@tobims2]

of course, everyone can, in general, hold the guitar as he or she wants to. But there is a good reason to do so like the "usual" classical guitarist does (between the legs): the guitar corpus is easily fixed and both hands are free to move forward and back. Holding the guitar like Scott Tennant is doing (and I am, too, as it is more comfortable for me), the guitar has to be fixed with your right arm and/or your left hand and you are not that "flexible" or "free" while moving on the fretboard. Another point is: the angle of the guitar/fretboard to your left hand. If it is steeper, it fits more to the angle of your left hand (for example index finger for a barree) and you don't have to rotate your hand/wrist that much while moving on the fretboard. The more horizontal the guitar lies, the more you have to twist your wrist. But: see Glenn Gould how he used to play the piano, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4Srpax9mJ2jnM0 which is way away from what is tought to sit...

[@augustoorselli5027]

tabs?

[@rodolfofanti2788]

Hey guys wonderful! Does anybody have the sheet of this arrangement or know where to find it? Many thanks

[@dawellness]

If you still want it, email me at [e-mail] and mention this reply...

[@reh0119]

Scot’s arrangement for classical guitar of “Wild Mtn. Thyme” is the go to version of this piece of Irish/Scottish music. The song dates back to the latter half of the 1700s. You can find Scott’s arrangement on the internet if you search around. I got it from Elite Guitarist, and I also use their video tutorial to learn it. It is a seriously beautiful song, and Scot’s arrangement and his virtuosity on the guitar are unmatched.

[@hondostone9046]

Is this done in standard tuning? Thanks!

[@michaelgilanschah2232]

No. E is tuned to D (bass)

[@hamidghadyani6520]

♪♫♥♫

[@thombotomb]

I can only endorse JB's comment. What else is there to be said!

[@jamievillasenor]

IT SOUNDS MUCH LIKE A DOMINIQUE DeLarue a French Luthier

[@RobertoMartinez-uv4nx]

Bien! Pero esa guitarra merecía una obra más grande.

[@musicavariada6975]

Roberto Martinez Cual es ti concepto de Grandeza?. Es una Hermosa Pieza, lo que vos llamas Grandeza es Subjetivo. Saludos

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

12 years hence, Mr. Tennant must be thrilled by the thousands of musicians who play his wonderful arrangement. Oh that guitar is itself, rather dull. Today's off the shelf Cordoba guitars sound much better.

[@frankanderson3503]

This is a Scottish song , not Irish

[@treinspore]

hahah doesn't he ever get tired of playing the same songs!

[@qweasd60]

... are you ever tired to breath - always the same movements.... ? ...

[@Rentaghost76]

This guy's BMI must be horrific...

[@Bejaardenbus]

Bit quicker... bit slower... this is why every classical guitar piece sounds the same nowadays. Anyone who's heard this song before hear that the heart of it is missing. A really bad rendition by someone who should know better.

[@azkeyz]

You lied scott , it's not classical , it's irish or scottish flavored neo-classical. next time you lie , yer fired.

[@johnjamieson7087]

The tune is an old Scottish air called the Braes o' Balquidder. A brae is a Scots word for a hillside. Balquidder is a village in Perthshire.

[@DougHinVA]

'making it his own' distorts the phrasing and timing. the song loses its beauty in favor of his imposing his technique on the song.

[@schmozzer]

But when there are so many traditional versions, that shouldn't matter too much.

[@Michajeru]

Love the music and love the guitar.

[@Dulcimerea]

wow