Classical dadgad:
Bach edition
BY Ton Y MCManus
One of the foremost Celtic guitarists in the
world, Tony McManus crosses borders and
genres by combining elements of classical,
country, folk, and traditional music to create
a unique hybrid sound. His latest album, The
Maker’s Mark, was recorded in Nashville and
features 15 of the finest guitars being built today.
For more information, visit tonymcmanus.com.
CHOPS: Intermediate
THEORY: Intermediate
LESSON OVERVIEW:
• Understand a few basic
arranging techniques in
DADGAD tuning.
• Create open-string or
campanella melodies.
• Learn how to combine fretted
and unfretted notes to create
flowing arpeggios.
Click here to
download Tony’s entire
arrangement of the
Prelude section.
When my friend Mike Marshall sug- gested I learn Bach’s Partita No. 3 in
E major (BWV 1006), my first thought was
“impossible.” That was shortly followed by
“what if?”
I’d known the solo violin works for years,
but however much I love Bach’s music I
never considered it within my scope as a
player. I’m a “folkie” and I play by ear. As
more non-classical musicians are beginning
to explore this incredible musical landscape,
I figured now might be the time to dive in!
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