Guitar Tutorial: Geordie + Ideas for Drop D Accompaniment

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Written By Lindsay Straw

By far my most popular video on YouTube, I finally sat and did a breakdown of the lovely, triumphant Scottish folk song “Geordie.” Turns out it was a bit more complicated than I gave myself credit for! Being a rhythm drive song as it is, I’ve only tabbed out the melodic sections and provided a chord chart. For the finer elements and nuances of the rhythm and arrangement, you’ll have to check out the video!

If you’re new to drop D or to Celtic accompaniment and arrangement in general, I hope this tutorial also inspires you and gives you some new ideas to work into your own arrangements.

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Lindsay Straw

Lindsay Straw is a singer, guitarist, and Irish bouzouki player who splits her time between Nashville and Boston. A Berklee graduate, she blends roots music from both sides of the Atlantic, combining traditional Irish and Scottish influences with American styles. Performing solo and with The New Grown-Ups and The Ivy Leaf, she has three albums and a rich performance history. Known for her unique take on traditional music, she’s celebrated as a reincarnation of legendary trad singers of eras past.

http://www.lindsaystraw.com
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