![]() ![]() Note that the A Mixolydian scale contains the same notes as the D major scale, and the DADGAD tuning seems to suggest a resolution to the D major key. The tension in this section is maintained by avoiding any resolution between the two scales. This tune opens with a moody aire which explores the use of the A Ionian and A Mixolydian scales in DADGAD. "The Gathering Storm" - A Winter’s Tale - DADGAD If there hand moves too much here, it is too difficult to come back in time for the picking. The key here is to minimize hand movement on the strum, keeping it to a wrist motion only. This section also combines strumming with picking. There are several switches between the keys of D major and G major, for example measures 77 to 90 are played in G major, before changing back to D major. The second part of the tune switches into 4:4 time at measure 61 to create a sense of release after the first section. This is the key technique in playing the melody and bass parts at the same time. When playing this tune, pay attention to the many notes hammered directly onto the string with no preceding note. The first half has a 6:8 Celtic feel and uses a great deal of left-hand ornamentation to complement the bass-line underneath. This is a bright tune with two main parts. "The Deep North" - A Winter’s Tale - DADGAD Whenever we talk about chords, scales and keys, were always ignore the fact that there is a capo on the guitar. These tabs now come with full standard notation, left-hand fingering guides and some right-hand percussive and strumming notes. There is also a "degree of difficulty" scale for the tunes so you can plan where to get started. The tunes are referenced through the book as examples and in the performance notes. The tablature collection is a product that completes the DADGAD picture by showing how it all fits together. The online book is a huge DADGAD resource, with hundreds of chord charts, exercises for Celtic and harp guitar techniques and more. This collection of 28 tabs is the companion material for Simon's online DADGAD book, free to read now. There is also a TEFView app if you want to play back on your tablet or phone. I highly encourage people to take up this option as it will be a huge help. You can open the TEF files with the below free product and see what the tablature actually sounds like in real time. This time, I wanted to offer something extra to help folks learn these tunes. As well as PDF, I have included the TEF files that I used to notate the tunes. It is quite difficult to notate some of these tunes and there will be slight variations on what is actually on the album. Ready to purchase now! We are using the Gumroad as our payment processor, a US-based, respected, secure service. ![]()
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