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Pat Kirtley
A Kentucky-born guitarist who learned the instrument at an early age
via the
Chet Atkins/Merle Travis/Doc Watson
heritage, National Fingerstyle Champion Pat Kirtley admits to
having been bitten hard by the Irish music bug in the late 1980's after
hearing guitarist John McCormick playing Celtic tunes in DADGAD tuning. He
began exploring that tuning and channeling significant creative energy
into arranging Irish fiddle tunes and airs.
"I am as fascinated by the
fabulous wealth of musicality represented in the Irish folk-tradition as I
am by the fact that I went through most of my musical life being totally
ignorant of its existence," Pat remarks. The results of that work are
represented in his body of work by arrangements of "Planxty Irwin", the set dance "Rodney's Glory," and airs "Moran's Return"
and "The South Wind," all appearing on his 1997 album Irish Guitar.
Pat Kirtley - Introduction To Thumbstyle Guitar - DVD
In this DVD lesson, National Fingerstyle
Champion Pat Kirtley teaches the basics of thumbstyle guitar and shows you how to play five
repertoire building solo arrangements which illustrate various techniques of this
exciting style! Pat also teaches and explains: the basic right hand concepts
of thumbpicking, how to use the thumbpick, right hand palm muting, using the left hand
thumb for holding chords, differences in the styles of Mose Rager, Merle Travis and
Chet Atkins, how to play "up the neck" chords in the style of Mose
Rager, and chord form variations used by thumbstyle players. Tunes include: "I Am
A Pilgrim, I'll See You In My Dreams, Deep River Blues, Ready For The Times To Get Better, and The Guitar Rag"
(90 min) Printable Tab Booklet............................................Price - $29.95
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Pat Kirtley Plays "The Guitar Rag"
Pat Kirtley - Introduction To Alternate Tunings - DVD
In this DVD lesson, National Fingerstyle Champion Pat
Kirtley presents simplified, but highly musical and exciting to play solo guitar arrangements in four different
tunings! The arrangements presented were chosen for advanced beginner to intermediate skill level, and to illustrate
the differences and unique features of each tuning. Pat shows you: how to tune your guitar to each of the
tunings, how to get into tunings without the need for an electronic tuner, the pros and cons of alternate tunings,
harmonic "chime" techniques, and right hand fingerstyle techniques. Complete instructions for each tune, with
split-screen versions showing both hands, are explained and taught. Tunes include: "Battle Hymn
Of The Republic" (Drop-D tuning DGDGBE), "Spanish Fandango" (Open G tuning DGDGBD), "Both
Sides Now" (Open G tuning DGDGBD), "Amazing Grace" (DADGAD), and "Steel Guitar Rag" (EADEAE).
(93 min) Printable Tab Booklet............................................Price - $29.95
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Pat Kirtley Plays "Both Sides Now"
Pat Kirtley - Introduction To Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
In this DVD lesson, National Fingerstyle
Champion Pat Kirtley presents hauntingly beautiful solo guitar arrangements in the DADGAD tuning of
six traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland! These arrangements are designed
for guitarists who are already at advanced beginner to intermediate level and
want to explore a completely different musical style. The skill level progresses
throughout the lesson from the very easy but melodic "Skye Boat Song" to a
challenging dance tune "Boys From Blue Hill". Pat also teaches and explains: the
structure and form of Celtic tunes, how to understand and play dance rhythms
(jigs and reels), how to identity the different types of tunes in this genre,
how to play Celtic ornaments, and ways to embellish the melody on slow pieces.
Tunes include: "Skye Boat Song, Fannie Power, Moran's Return, The Blarney
Pilgrim, The South Wind, Boys From Blue Hill".
(90 min) Printable Tab Booklet............................................Price - $29.95
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Pat Kirtley Plays "The Blarney Pilgrim"
Pat Kirtley - Pickin' Like Chet - Vol 1 - 2 DVD Set
Chet Atkins was a true master of the guitar! One
of his greatest skills was his uncanny ability to discover songs that would
"work" as fingerstyle arrangements and then use his musical genius to turn them
into superb guitar masterpieces. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Pat
Kirtley has assembled a unique collection of favorites from Chet's "Golden Era"
and teaches you all the secrets of how to play them as well as how to duplicate
the sound of the original recordings in this exciting DVD set! Pat carefully
dissects each and every song and then puts them back together - step by step -
so that you not only learn how to play them, but also get a sense of the feel
and history of each unique solo guitar piece. Split-screen viewing allows you to
study both the left and right hands in great detail. Tunes include: "Hidden
Charm, Mystery Train, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To, St. Louis Blues, Oh By
Jingo, Chinatown My Chinatown".
(173 min) Printable Tab Booklet..........................................Price - $39.95
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Pat Kirtley Plays "Hidden Charm"
Pat Kirtley - Pickin' Like Chet - Vol 2 - 2 DVD Set
Chet Atkins was a true master of the guitar! One
of his greatest skills was his uncanny ability to discover songs that would
"work" as fingerstyle arrangements and then use his musical genius to turn them
into superb guitar masterpieces. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Pat
Kirtley has assembled a unique collection of favorites from Chet's "Golden Era"
and teaches you all the secrets of how to play them as well as how to duplicate
the sound of the original recordings in this exciting DVD set! Pat carefully
dissects each and every song and then puts them back together - step by step -
so that you not only learn how to play them, but also get a sense of the feel
and history of each unique solo guitar piece. Split-screen viewing allows you to
study both the left and right hands in great detail. Tunes include: "Alice
Blue Gown, Down Home, Drive In, Rose Ann, Somebody's Knockin', Trambone".
Bonus performance by Chet of the following songs: "Makin' Believe, Say Si Si, Side by
Side, The Poor People of Paris, Villa".
(122 min) Printable Tab Booklet..........................................Price - $39.95
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Pat Kirtley Plays "Down Home"
You can own the entire 5 volume "Pat Kirtley Guitar Course" today for only $139.50!
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