How To Play Danny Boy With Travis Picking
by Simon Candy
In this video, you learn how to play an arrangement of Danny Boy that utilises the travis picking technique.
The form of Danny Boy is A B, meaning there is an A section and a B section to complete the tune.
Our arrangement will play through the form of Danny Boy once using the travis picking technique. Travis picking is a great way to fingerpick guitar where your thumb plays a steady bass line on the lower strings while your fingers play syncopated melodies on top.
I will demonstrate each section of Danny Boy to you using the travis picking technique, then I will break it down in great detail, showing you both how to play it and most importantly, how to practice it.
Watch the video below to learn more:
Danny Boy: Travispicking
Be sure to watch the video above for a detailed breakdown of this arrangement of Danny Boy. There are important steps you need to take to get this tue down, and any travispicking tune for that matter.
• Danny Boy Arrangement
Here is the complete arrangement of Danny Boy: (watch the tutorial above for a detailed breakdown)
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