May he rest in Peace. His playing is unequalled, and their communion was a Gift, a divine encounter ❤. I so agree to your take on him (and Martin Hayes) 🦋🙏
nice explanation of the strumming technique!! very useful! But the c chord and the d chord are played on first string (strumming g) and the 4th and 5 th string! watch the video and you'll see mr Cahill playing 4th and 5th string. the c chord is on both 5th fret and the d chord is 4th string 5th fret and 5th string 7th fret. that adds more feeling into it.
I'll definitely come back to him! He really was my favourite accompanist and there are endless nuances and great recordings to look at. Thanks for your comment :).
Thank you so much for this video. I'd really like to learn more of Dennis' Style of playing Guitar. So I'm looking forward to more videos from you. Btw. Your book is awesome. Helps a lot!
I hadn't heard of Dennis Cahill until he passed away RIP. I listened to a bit of that clip. He seemed to use a very percussive, almost atonal style. You might get the same effect from the old washboards that used to feature in Jug Bands and Skiffle Bands. That's perfectly alright of course as the music known as Irish traditional music was never meant to be backed with diatonic chords - bad news for guitarists of course, but there are plenty of other genres where the guitar can feature. The beauty of Irish Traditional music is in solo or unison playing and its use of subtle variations on western tempered tuning. Did Mr Cahill ever play the melody of any of those tunes or was he always playing accompaniment?
Hello! You absolutely can- unfortunately Amazon have decided to block my book sales at the moment (why that is I'm not too sure- they're currently reviewing the case). In the meantime if you'd like the paperback then please get in touch through the contact page at folkfriend.co.uk/contact/ and I'll send one over to you!
So far as I know he generally uses standard tuning as he started out on classical guitar. Glad you enjoyed the video :). There are loads more on Https://folkfriend.co.uk/videos/
May he rest in Peace. His playing is unequalled, and their communion was a Gift, a divine encounter ❤. I so agree to your take on him (and Martin Hayes) 🦋🙏
A beautiful breakdown of Dennis's technique, thank you. You show so much respect for him which I share with you.
RIP Denis, he was a legend. Great video btw, I learned a lot!
@@celticviolaandfiddle thankyou!
nice explanation of the strumming technique!! very useful!
But the c chord and the d chord are played on first string (strumming g) and the 4th and 5 th string! watch the video and you'll see mr Cahill playing 4th and 5th string. the c chord is on both 5th fret and the d chord is 4th string 5th fret and 5th string 7th fret. that adds more feeling into it.
I was very sorry to hear of Dennis's death this week. My most heart felt condolences go to his family.
Really interesting and informative and very well explained. Please more on Denis Cahills guitar style. Thanks for posting
I'll definitely come back to him! He really was my favourite accompanist and there are endless nuances and great recordings to look at. Thanks for your comment :).
Great stuff. Amazingly simple but effective. Thanks!
Yes indeed, all the best notes and nothing else! Best accompanist ever.
Thank you so much for this video. I'd really like to learn more of Dennis' Style of playing Guitar. So I'm looking forward to more videos from you. Btw. Your book is awesome. Helps a lot!
Thanks very much, glad you're enjoying it! Lots more coming soon :)
I hadn't heard of Dennis Cahill until he passed away RIP. I listened to a bit of that clip. He seemed to use a very percussive, almost atonal style. You might get the same effect from the old washboards that used to feature in Jug Bands and Skiffle Bands. That's perfectly alright of course as the music known as Irish traditional music was never meant to be backed with diatonic chords - bad news for guitarists of course, but there are plenty of other genres where the guitar can feature. The beauty of Irish Traditional music is in solo or unison playing and its use of subtle variations on western tempered tuning. Did Mr Cahill ever play the melody of any of those tunes or was he always playing accompaniment?
Yes, he often switched to melodies- check out the live in Seattle recording, that's one of my favourites!
Can I buy the book pls
Hello! You absolutely can- unfortunately Amazon have decided to block my book sales at the moment (why that is I'm not too sure- they're currently reviewing the case). In the meantime if you'd like the paperback then please get in touch through the contact page at folkfriend.co.uk/contact/ and I'll send one over to you!
I thought that Dennis tuned mainly to DADGAD? I guess not? In any case, thanks so much. This was enlightening.
So far as I know he generally uses standard tuning as he started out on classical guitar. Glad you enjoyed the video :). There are loads more on Https://folkfriend.co.uk/videos/
@@folkfriend Thanks, good to know. I will check out site. I also am enjoying your John Doyle videos.
Looks like he does a pinky stretch up to the 7th fret on the B part. And it's bloody painful to try hahaha
A few hours on the pinky rack every day and you'll have it in no time 💪
Is he an actual Zen master? What's the backstory there?
Haha no, he just plays perfect chords with very few notes!