Dream Guitars Lesson - Robin Bullock - "Werewolf" (C-G-D-G-A-D) Tuning

A gifted musician, well-known for his mastery of Celtic genres, Robin Bullock is also a wonderful teacher. His thorough instructions and patient, easy-to-follow delivery make learning new concepts and techniques interesting and rewarding. In this video, Robin introduces us to an alternate tuning for guitar that he calls "Werewolf" tuning, a variation based on Open G major tuning, using the tune "Planxty Irwin" by Irish composer and Celtic harper Turlough O'Carolan. Along with the "how" and "why" of Werewolf tuning, Robin touches on concepts such as "harp-style" playing, the use of alternate bass notes, and voice leading in this complete lesson. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction with Robin Bullock 03:44 CGDGAD Tuning 05:24 Playing the melody - "Planxty Irwin" by Turlough O'Carolan 10:05 Adding bass notes 11:43 Harp-style playing 17:19 Adding alternate bass notes 19:46 Bringing it all together - Robin's guitar is a MacCubbin OM, custom built to Robin's specs in 2015, with Spruce top over East Indian Rosewood back and sides, with Wolf Paw Print inlays along the fretboard. - Please enjoy this free lesson from Dream Guitars! We love our Subscribers: please consider Subscribing to Dream Guitars YouTube Channel--we'd appreciate it! @DreamGuitars