The Jig Rhythm, Part 1

from: Irish Backup Guitar with Flynn Cohen

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THE JIG RHYTHM

The Jig Rhythm, Part 1

The Jig Rhythm, Part 2: “The Rambling Pitchfork”

The Jig Rhythm, Part 3: “The Rambling Pitchfork” Play-Along Track

The Jig Rhythm, Part 4: “Out on the Ocean”

The Jig Rhythm, Part 5: “Out on the Ocean” Play-Along Track

The Jig Rhythm, Part 1

Jigs are the other most commonly played dance form in Irish traditional music. The 6/8 jig rhythm is unique and has a specific strumming pattern and a particular feel. Beginning jig players often use an alternating picking pattern, but to get the right feel, it’s usually better to use a down-up-down, down-up-down pattern. Flynn demonstrates the pattern and gives you a couple of exercises to help you get used to the pattern.

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