Tuning your guitar toDADGAD compliments Celtic guitar music perfectly. It is easy to create drones and overlappingnotes that sound reminiscent of a harp or bagpipe. The 30 tunes represent a good selection ofwell known Celtic session tunes and songs. There are jigs, reels, songs, hornpipes, waltzes plus instructions onhow to read tablature and note rhythms. There are also some DADGAD chords, Celtic strumming patterns, major andminor scales, and a full DADGAD fingerboard chart.

ISBN 9781513455273. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book and online audio presents solo guitar settings of thirteen Celtic and traditional compositions in standard notation and tablature. In addition to well-known Celtic tunes, the author offers a couple of original solos plus arrangements of tunes by the famed Irish harper-Turlough OCarolan. It is intended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. All of the arrangements were created with the guitar in an alternate tunings including: CGCGCD, CGDGCD (Orkney), DAAEAB, CFCGCD and DGDGCD. Includes access to online audio that contains all of the tunes in the book and should provide a welcome assist in learning these tasteful, sometimes challenging arrangements.

ISBN 9781513455938. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A sparkling collection of 35 Celtic airs, ballads, reels, jigs and slip jigs arranged for solo flatpick guitar. Written in notation and tablature and includes access to an online recording of each selection.

ISBN 9781619118690.

El McMeen has painstakingly compiled and presented a stunning collection of fingerstyle guitar arrangements of his favorite Celtic songs, airs, and dance tunes from his 30 years of recording. These gems of the repertoire range from aching laments and gorgeous songs to lively dance tunes. 27 pieces are included in this monumental folio. A 77-minute recording of the tunes is available for download to help the reader access and enjoy the magical CGDGAD guitar tuning. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610651806. This collection of 23 striking and varied Celtic melodies arranged for solo guitar in altered tunings is presented in tablature and standard notation. The selection spans the Irish, Scots, Welsh and Manx traditions over three centuries and includes slow airs, reels, jigs, hornpipes and strathspeys. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610650618. This much-anticipated book presents favorite Irish melodies in stunning fingerstyle arrangements that blend traditional and modern influences. The majority of tunes are performed with the guitar in DADGAD or DGDGBD tuning. The author offers an introductory section on fingerstyle technique as well as informative program notes and his thoughts on accompanying Irish music. In notation and tablature.

ISBN 9781513455891. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A lively collection of 30 Celtic favorites skillfully arranged for the intermediate level classical guitarist. These tunes will add to any performance and will surely be a delight to both the performer and the audience. Includes access to an online audio.

This famous Scottish melody exists in sources from 16th Century in Celtic traditions. It is best known today when sung on New Year's Eve using a text by the great Scottish poet Robert 'Rabbie' Burns.

I will upload a YouTube video lesson before the end of November 2020.

The arrangement has been made with early-level guitarists in mind. The score is provided in notes with TAB below and just notes on a separate sheet in the single download. That way, teachers who wish to avoid TAB can do so easily.

Technically, the piece can be played in second position throughout. There is also the option of finishing a performance after the first G major section. Those wanting a more substantial piece can play the second page which modulates to A major.

The arrangement avoids unnecessary technical difficulties and therefore will make a great concert or repertoire piece for all learners. For a wide range of scores for solo guitar or guitar in ensemble, please visit www.danjonesguitarist.com.

Thank you

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Ellsworth ("El") McMeen has done over 220 solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements and compositions in the last 30 years. He has numerous recordings, books,
and DVD lessons and has concertized throughout the United States.

Of his work, he has selected for this voluminous book
60 pieces with his favorite melodies. (Among them is an instrumental
he composed for his wife, called "Song for Sheila.")

The music is diverse in genre and mood, but each piece is compelling in its own way.
Included are folk tunes, a classical piece, hymns, a patriotic song,
ancient Celtic harp music, lullabies, El's favorite Christmas song
("In the Bleak Midwinter"), El's favorite Irish jig ("The Kid on the Mountain"),
laments, love songs, and Irish airs.

El is included in the Digitaldreamdoor listing of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists.
https://tinyurl.com/GreatestGuitarists Several of his recordings are referenced here:
https://elmcmeen.bandcamp.com/

The audio sampler contains all or part of the following selections, in the CGDGAD tuning
except as otherwise indicated. (When El has recorded some of this music, he has used a capo,
usually at fret II or IV, for tonal atmosphere.)

1. America the Beautiful
2. Be Still, My Soul
3. Be Thou My Vision
4. Carolan's Concerto
5. Carolan's No. 179
6. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
7. Give Me Your Hand
8. Hector the Hero
9. In the Bleak Midwinter
10. Jerusalem (Drop D)
11. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
12. Kid on the Mountain
13. My Mary of the Curling Hair
14. Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
15. Rose of Allendale
16. Song for Sheila

Solo guitar arrangement of Carolan's Welcome, a famous celtic waltz composed by Irish harpist of 17-18 centuries, Turlough O'Carolan.