This tutor, written in tablature by Peter Flanagan, provides a carefully worked out method to give instant gratification from the moment you Pick up the Guitar. You are taught to play tunes with a simple accompaniment rather than just how to strum. Soundtrack available.

This tutor, written in tablature by Peter Flanagan, provides a carefully worked out method to give instant gratification from the moment you Pick up the Guitar. You are taught to play tunes with a simple accompaniment rather than just how to strum. Soundtrack available.

The recording is presented as an essential companion to the book because of the difficulty in trying to convey all of the elements of any (rhythm) guitar style solely in written form. I felt that the recording would transmit such elements as the exact accenting of some rhythms in a more comprehensible way than any amount of dots, lines and numbers would do. Also, hearing the accompaniment in place with some excellent melody players will give you a clear picture of what it is supposed to sound like.

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Pick Up the Guitar.

Frank Kilkelly has designed this book for guitarists who want to understand how to accompany Irish music. Frank assumes an understanding of the guitar but no knowledge of Irish music. He delves into DADGAD, dropped D and double dropped D tunings.

Frank Kilkelly has designed this book for guitarists who want to understand how to accompany Irish music. Frank assumes an understanding of the guitar but no knowledge of Irish music. He delves into DADGAD, dropped D and double dropped D tunings.