G’day! In this Ten Penny Bit: Guitar Lesson, we’ll take a look at the basic melody of the tune. The Ten Penny Bit is a traditional Irish Jig in the key of Am (dorian), sharing the same key signature as G (F#).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;
- Includes the PDF tab & notation for the entire break;
- 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 only is also available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the melody for part A;
- Discuss the 6/8 time signature;
- Discuss the left hand position;
- Look at the right hand techniques required for the rhythm.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the melody for part B;
- Left hand positions;
- Rhythm variations found on part B;
- Discuss my thoughts on the type of plectrum for this style of music.
Ten Penny Bit: Guitar Lesson
Lesson #3:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & backing tracks at 3 tempos.