In this Celtic fingerstyle guitar lesson we’ll take a look at a pretty arrangement of the Turlough O’Carolan tune, Lord Inchiquin. The tune is in the key of D Major and we are in ‘Drop D’ tuning (string 6 = D). Interestingly, the time signature we are in is 6/4 (six quarter note beats per measure).
The left hand chord positions can be quite a challenge, but the right hand is relatively straight forward (if you’re already comfortable with fingerstyle). I would suggest this tune is for the advanced student. As part of the full lesson break down the techniques required to fluently play the tune.
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which includes:
- 3 video lessons;
- The PDF tab & notation for the entire arrangement;
- Plus an 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 first 4 measures of part A.
Lesson #2:
- Learn bars 5-8 for part A;
- Right-hand positions & picking technique.
Lord Inchiquin: Guitar Lesson 2
Lesson #3:
- Learn the melody for part B;
- Left-hand positions, fingerpicking technique & dynamics.
Lord Inchiquin: Guitar Lesson 3