In this Celtic fingerstyle guitar lesson we’ll take a look at a pretty arrangement of a Traditional Waltz, The Ash Grove. The tune is in the key of D Major and we are in drop D tuning (DADGBE). The time signature we are in is 3/4 (three quarter note beats per measure), also commonly known as waltz time.
This arrangement is for the intermediate student. The form is AABA and we explore the use of the rest stroke technique as part of the lesson to help reinforce the melody.
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which includes:
- 2 video lessons;
- The PDF tab/notation for the entire arrangement, plus the Guitar Pro file;
- MP3 audio track to download at full tempo.
The PDF tab/notation only is also available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Preview & introduction;
- Learn the complete part A;
- Left & right-hand technique, rhythm & chord positions.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the melody for part B;
- Left-hand positions, fingerpicking technique;
- Practice strategy & form.
The Ash Grove: Guitar Lesson #2
MP3 Audio
Members Only