DADGAD in a Nutshell
This lesson introduces DADGAD tuning, jig rhythm, reel rhythm and a “chord scale” in D major.
DADGAD Chord Scales
This chord chart shows some of the most common “chord scales” that are used in the backing of trad tunes. They are meant to be used as a guide and a starting point for understanding the most commonly used chords within each key. The first scale is in D major …
DADGAD Tuning
In this lesson we will learn the most fundamental thing about playing in DADGAD: How to tune a guitar to DADGAD. There are three ways that we will go over. The first and simplest way is to use an electronic tuner. The second is to tune by ear to the …
Single String Strumming
In this lesson we will learn about ‘single string strumming’. I put it in quotes because it could also be thought of as alternate flat picking when you are ‘strumming’ just one string. The goal is to gain control over the strings that you play and the ones that you …