The Process of Arranging Celtic Melodies- Tony McManus

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8 жыл бұрын

To find a unique voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement: to do so within a centuries old idiom where the instrument has no real history is truly remarkable. Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony's hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music.
Tony has recorded several instructional DVDs available as physical DVDs and Direct Downloads. For detailed information go to: Check out Tony's DVD lessons at www.guitarvideos.com/stefan-g...

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@davidsevenbros3065 Жыл бұрын

So wonderful how he shares his learning experience with self-deprecation and devastating virtuosity. I just love, love, love his PRS guitar. Not a cheap ride but how magical it sounds in his hands.

@dobby240 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic lesson. So many years of obvious hours and hours of practice condensed in to one 11 minute video. This not only goes for this style of music but everything else in the industry. reading between the lines there is an exceptional amount of knowledge this humble man is actually telling you that you can expand in to other regions of music. I love it. What a lesson.

@SorenAraujo 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love everything Tony McManus has EVER done. Such an amazing player.

@seejayjames 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Gorgeous sound, the way the melodies flow and ring out in DADGAD is amazing.

@billwendt1256 7 жыл бұрын

Tony is a great guy and a wonderful artist. No pretense and within moments, he's made things easier, sounding better, and "flowing"! Cool!

@jamescoughlan8193 5 жыл бұрын

At 56 the realisation that with my few chords in standard tuning I am a finger painter watching Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the sisten chapel.

@dudeatx 4 жыл бұрын

You get that feeling too eh?

@tsangarisjohn 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I first saw this a few months ago, introduced to DADGAD at that time too. Since then My skill level has improved a lot. I have even come up with some original melodies I hope to share soon. For any other new guitar players; Highly recommend listening to his advice.

@MrMusicguyma 7 жыл бұрын

Tony is a great teacher as well as player. Kudos!

@calebscrazyamazinglife1795 2 жыл бұрын

We all have to appreciate Irish music if you like Bluegrass or Country the influence is insane I love it

@markdpricemusic1574 Жыл бұрын

Many, many thanks for sharing this. Magnificent work Sir!

@heidi-jane 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful, honest and useful lesson - how wonderful to get a window into your process - thank you so much!

@mmd1957 8 жыл бұрын

Great presentation, well paced, informative and accessible, didn't just show off flashy finger pyrotechnics. Thank You Very much!

@mvo5720 6 жыл бұрын

Great insights on offer there, thanks Tony. More please. :-)

@manthasagittarius1 6 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on this listening to some John Renbourne performances. What a great treat! Thanks for posting!

@zzombiedeath 2 жыл бұрын

hiya love the way you cascade your sounds , played a lot of half assed tunes in my day , im gonna tackle this piece , when i have some proogress ill post it ...cheers 4 the inspiration .....

@iloverumi 8 жыл бұрын

that ornamentation is very cool and unique to that style. would be helpful to see a video/lesson on how to create that ornamentation. sounded very cool with the flat pick too. beautiful playing and guitar. great lesson.

@adamrafferty 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tony!!!!

@nialljosephosullivan4109 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Thank you

@globalnomad4074 3 жыл бұрын

lovely talented man ,, great musician

@ElMcMeen1a 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Tony! Great advice.

@Darrenmccarthymusica 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Tony!

@alexfeser9303 2 жыл бұрын

Your Sound is amazing, makes the sun comes out. I really will try this tuning. THANKS A LOT 🙏

@kenjikent 8 жыл бұрын

Very good playing.

@Osckarre Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Awesome video

@schlaackmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is great!

@sl.is.google 8 жыл бұрын

Great presentation :)

@VonSolo5 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so interesting and wonderful to listen to.

@alpert711 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your musical insights-additionally, it's fun to approach a transcription after you have fixed on your own to compare ideas regarding accompanying chord and rhythm progressions, as well as the influence of fingering on slurs and other ornaments.

@redlabel9294 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Really instructive!

@ReluctantReader 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@DanDDirges 8 жыл бұрын

Really great lesson. Learn the melody first. Then add the embellishments around that. As opposed to memorizing a tab. Great playing.

@rivermemphis9170 3 жыл бұрын

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@rayibrahim4267 3 жыл бұрын

@River Memphis yea, I have been watching on kaldrostream for years myself =)

@israelelon646 3 жыл бұрын

@River Memphis Definitely, have been watching on Kaldrostream for since november myself =)

@phillipmitchell2969 3 жыл бұрын

@River Memphis yup, have been using kaldroStream for since november myself :)

@wallacenehemiah7283 3 жыл бұрын

@River Memphis Definitely, have been watching on Kaldrostream for years myself =)

@hrebolledoc5159 6 жыл бұрын

Who said “he who can’t do...teach”? This great artist is also great teacher, he is probably a great person too, some guy! Thanks for this insight

@James-nr9gm 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! I’ve been learning classical and eyeing trad Celtic music as well - your videos are excellent!

@theodorejeremenko8256 4 жыл бұрын

Magic. Superb.

@chrisjacksonmakesstuff 8 жыл бұрын

such a great and gracious player

@dylanduke1075 8 жыл бұрын

such a gent

@tedpeterson1156 8 жыл бұрын

Real cool

@Dajavoutube 8 жыл бұрын

For the less, much less, musically advanced such as me, I rather liked the flat picking version. Yes, I could listen to it..............all day!.

@jondoyle44 4 жыл бұрын

Masterclass from a True Master ⭐

@Stemenik 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks a lot

@mSw736 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Tony - Learn the melody - Yes Yes Yes. mSw

@blaggards Жыл бұрын

Magic, sir

@joshnova9163 4 жыл бұрын

Sweetness!

@DocRockBaby 3 жыл бұрын

Good man Tony, even though Ive been playing DADGAD for years I always take something for your videos,

@thelonewolf8333 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful PRS guitar

@elmonte5lim 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! - that's how I interpreted the hair standing up on the back of my neck.

@bertoldriesenteil1430 4 жыл бұрын

I would be quite happy if I could play the guitar badly. I have been trying for about 50 years.

@gillesge170 5 жыл бұрын

well, that's the problem with excellent guitarists like Mr.McManus: they make it look simple, we nearly understand what they explain, but indeed , it is years of practice to barely approach their pplaying level. Anyway, it is so informative, thank you very much for this lesson !

@zachwbc 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, a guitar player who isn't afraid to voice his distaste for standard tuning, that's what you call bravery!

@Hinderlengjes 6 жыл бұрын

Even though he can play in it better than most of us.

@mcmanustony 5 жыл бұрын

no distaste for standard tuning. Just don't use it very much

@sureriviere425 2 жыл бұрын

YOU 2 Tommy ans Tony My vest guitarist

@joconnor59 5 жыл бұрын

After seeing this guy play the guitar...I got mine and threw it in the SKIP !!!

@jamescoughlan8193 5 жыл бұрын

John Oconnor know the feeling, why do we torture ourselves watching these talented people ?

@MtnLiner 5 жыл бұрын

Not the skip!

@theeaskey 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think that way.enjoy your playing on your terms don't ever compare yourself to anyone else there's only one you.

@theeaskey 4 жыл бұрын

Case in point...I was born in Ireland, raised listening to jigs and reels all my life...I can write music and compose a good song at the drop of a hat ..can I back or play jigs or reels .no way.. as Tony said it's all in your head... So don't be discouraged if you cannot play this stuff.

@theliamofella 4 жыл бұрын

Luckily babies dont say im not even going to attempt walking, they are so good at it

@christopherclarke3022 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you loverly clip. May I ask How do you manage to keep your right-hand fingernails from wearing or splitting? I have tried heavy-duty nail polishes etc to no avail? I play acoustic and electric contemporary music and some folk and incorporating playing a little mandolin and banjo depending on the material of choice but end up at times doing dreadful things to my nails. I don't like flat picks particularly but sometimes it is a necessity, I can't stand and won't wear thumb picks or finger picks even for the banjo. I like to physically feel what I play. Any suggestions (constructive) would be welcome

@richardsmith5477 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Clarke ~~~It’s a good idea to use a polish. I’ve had to take meds since I was 8 and they have destroyed my bones and nails. So now I’m on a 600mg per day vit D with calcium plus if you eat eggs,salmon,oatmeal and any kind Of beans your making them strong from the inside!! Hope it helps ya keep on playin

@christopherclarke3022 4 жыл бұрын

@@richardsmith5477 Mmm that could be problematic for some food items as I am vegan (lol). the Vit D or oatmeal beans & lentils are no issue it is what I usually consume (almost anything plant-based) I used a heavy-duty American made nail polish but to no avail, I guess the search will continue for solutions. Thank you for your response and enjoy and have a safe festive season. Cheers.

@blaineaitkens 5 жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful advice. Thanks from a Cape Bretoner. Gorgeous guitar, by the way. If you don't mind me asking, who made it?

@mcmanustony 5 жыл бұрын

Its a PRS "McManus" signature model.

@ingerengel7310 4 жыл бұрын

Almost 50 years of trying to be a guitar player...How have I never heard of this dadgad?? Btw, you are amazing, Sir!

@sleddy12345 4 жыл бұрын

This is great but I always have the sneaking suspicion that Tony has been in the pub all afternoon before recording it

@pbhushanbsb 3 жыл бұрын

I feel there's one note which is sounding so off here .. it plays again n again .. eg , at 6:31 part

@Formisdestiny 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what brand and model of guitar he is playing, sounds so beautiful. Thanks!

@mcmanustony 4 жыл бұрын

It's a PRS McManus signature model

@kevinmichaelc 4 жыл бұрын

mcmanustony it’s probably the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen, this man must have been a genius when he decided to put little birds in the fretboard... as an Irish American boy, have often found myself longing for a shore I’ve never seen and to play the music of my long-lost country, making music with the very birds that sing songs I’ve never heard.

@Hjaltland2 5 жыл бұрын

Liked the easy presentation, What's the guitar? .. cant make out the make.

@RoryGFan-39 5 жыл бұрын

It's a Paul Reed Smith, not sure of the exact model though

@mcmanustony 5 жыл бұрын

Its a PRS McManus signature model.....available to order from any PRS dealer!

@GeneHardy 7 жыл бұрын

What was that band he mentioned?

@jameswebber-salmon4295 7 жыл бұрын

Planxty :)

@jameswebber-salmon4295 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks Tony, I appreciate your help. If anyone knows of the song he plays in this video please comment. I have searched youtube, searching lots of 'Planxty' recordings and videos. It is not on 'The Black Album', 'After the Break', or on 'Words & Music'.

@ae3898 7 жыл бұрын

The tune is 'Tiocfaidh Tu Abhaile Liom'. It's the latter half of second track on the album "The Woman I Loved So Well"...

@marcgib2000 5 жыл бұрын

what is this guitar ? quelle est cette guitare ?

@40horsejohnson 5 жыл бұрын

It's a Paul Reed Smith Tony McManus signature model. www.prsguitarsDOTcom/index.php/acoustics/model/private_stock_tony_mcmanus_acoustic Cut and paste that url, and replace the word DOT with a . to make the link work.

@jaycoboliveri809 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of guitar is that?

@lassibanjo 2 жыл бұрын

You have great fingernails. They must be difficult to maintain with metal strings. How do you do it?

@HyperSonic707 6 жыл бұрын

Is this the Krusty Krab?

@raj4myo 5 жыл бұрын

No! It's Patrick

@daddydayne 20 күн бұрын

Tune to 432hz 👍

@quigley4440 6 жыл бұрын

Tony would not original Celtic be in 432 Hz? Give it that haunting sound compared to the brightness of 440? Have you tried 432 for comparison?

@paulstephenson3610 5 жыл бұрын

Why would it be in 432Hz? Despite what you think A=432 is not some mystical frequency, tuning has varied from A=398Hz to A=485Hz in the last 400 years, during the Celtic revival 440 was already the standard.