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Lesson 7: Learn to play Star of the County Down

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Folk Music for Classical Musicians
  • Lesson 2: Introduction to Folk Music for Non-Classical Musicians
  • Lesson 3: Anatomy of a tune – Denis Murphey’s Polka
  • Lesson 4: Introduction to the Polka
  • Lesson 5: Learn to play Jenny Lind
  • Lesson 6: Introduction to the Waltz
  • Lesson 7: Learn to play Star of the County Down
  • Lesson 8: Introduction to Breakdowns
  • Lesson 9: Learn to play Soldier’s Joy
  • Lesson 10: Introduction to Reels
  • Lesson 11: Learn to play Cooley’s Reel
  • Lesson 12: Introduction to the Strathspey
  • Lesson 13: Learn to play the Orange and the Blue
  • Lesson 14: Introduction to the Hornpipe
  • Lesson 15: Learn to play Jacob
  • Lesson 16: Introduction to the Hora
  • Lesson 17: Learn to play Hora de la Risipiti
  • Lesson 18: Introduction to the Slipjig
  • Lesson 19: Learn to play The Rocky Road to Dublin

There are many variations of the Star of the County Down, an Irish ballad often called Dives and Lazarus. In this beginner lesson, Chris will take you through the whole tune step by step. Once you’ve mastered the basics, try the advanced course for further ornamentation.

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