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Useful demonstrations for playing traditional music on guitar.

Start by listening to the pulse and watching the right hand. Try the pattern slowly before playing along with a full tune.

Accompaniment

Rhythm and strumming

Jigs and slip jigs have different bar lengths and phrasing. Keep the larger pulse clear.

6/8 jig · Craig Irving

A practical demonstration of jig strumming patterns. The relevant section begins at 5:01.

9/8 slip jig · Folk Friend

A clear introduction to the 9/8 feel, covering two important approaches and a strummed-triplet variation.

More Celtic rhythm · Craig Irving

A playlist of guitar lessons on Celtic rhythm and accompaniment.