How to play Star of the Co Down - guitar lesson - Irish ballads and folksongs

Learn how to play Star of the County Down melody on guitar. Folksongs and ballads popular in Ireland.
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[@DavidSL64]

I loved this. You explain so well and having the string chart there is very helpful

[@bootslawless]

This is great! I have a dream to jam some irish folk tunes with friends, this is the first song I'm learning. Thanks!

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Best of luck! Thanks for checking it out.

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Thanks very much great lesson

[@anikasirkel8696]

A perfect lesson. This was absolutely helpful!

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Thanks for your comment - great to hear!

[@5solas321]

I've loved this tune for years. Ever since I heard yo yo , edgar and mark play it on appalachian waltz. So excited to learn this. Thank you

[@seamusdoran9851]

Grea lesson. Thank you very much. 👍👍👍

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Konpekikaminari]

I recently started playing the guitar
thank you for this tutorial, finally I can play something that sounds decent

[@andrewfairbrother6970]

I have to say this video is an amazing tutorial. I can confidently play the song with no problems after just three days of practice.

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment.

[@sangirardiecavicchi648]

Great lesson

[@konstantineguruli]

Thank you.

[@katewalsh7377]

Well done

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

very good tutorial bro

[@casperkasparov302]

You are a fantastic Teacher, I feel like I should be paying for these wonderful lessons!
Do you have anything set up?

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Thank you! RUclips lessons are free - enjoy! I have a subscription channel for those who wish to subscribe.

[@casperkasparov302]

@@getcrackingguitar8084 Thank You for your response. I live in the US, I noticed the lesson payments are in Euros, should I just pay for lessons in USD?
Example:One lesson in NY costs USD 20 per half hour. However, No one teaches Liam Clancy songs. You are authentic! You have a passion for these songs and it shows!

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

@@casperkasparov302 You can pay in USD - it should convert automatically. Thank you for your interest. Note - the RUclips content might be sufficient for you.

[@casperkasparov302]

@@getcrackingguitar8084 Dear Kind Sir, Thank You for your quick response, I will take it to my bank and let them figure it out. I know it will be okay. Your prices are so reasonable, and if it helps continue your excellent Teaching, I will definetly do it!

[@bluecottagepickinmattriley8113]

excellent

[@OurCrazyGypsyLife]

Do you have a lesson for this with just the rhythm part? I play fiddle and my hubby wants to learn the chords and the strumming.

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Sorry, I don't. Will probably do one soon though as a few have asked the same question.

[@OurCrazyGypsyLife]

@@getcrackingguitar8084 thank you!

[@Cloudwondergirl]

I really want to play this but I can't follow the tutorial at all, at the start he says "5th fret b string" but I can't see him playing the 5th fret and the 5th fret doesn't sound right?

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Sorry, mistake on my part -- hadn't noticed this before! Should have said 5th string 2nd fret - not 5th fret 2nd string! Apologies - and hope this helps.

[@seanodwyer5579]

How are you doing there boss? I don't suppose you are anywhere near bundoran? I have a mate around there who's looking for a guitar teacher

[@getcrackingguitar8084]

Afraid not - from opposite end of the country!