G’day! In The Foxhunters: Guitar Lesson, we’ll take a look at the basic melody of the tune. The Foxhunters is a traditional Irish Slip Jig (9/8 time) in the key of D. The left hand note combinations are relatively straight forward, but is quite a challenge for your right hand! As part of this lesson we’ll look at the advanced picking techniques required to fluently play the tune and help the pulse and accents be present.
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 break, plus a rhythm guitar worksheet for 9/8 time;
- Also includes MP3 play-along & backing tracks for 3 tempos.
Full membership gives you access to all video lessons, tabs & charts!
The PDF tab, notation & rhythm guitar worksheet only is also available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the melody for part A & B;
- Discuss the 9/8 time signature;
- Exercises for the right hand techniques required for the rhythm.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the melody for part C & D;
- Exercises for the rhythm variations found on part C & D;
- Rhythm guitar in Dropped D tuning and the 9/8 time signature.
The Foxhunters: Guitar Lesson
Lesson #3:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & backing tracks at 3 tempos.