DANNY BOY - Irish Traditional Tune for Fingerstyle Guitar

[gutplucker]

That's really good. This tune has great harmonic possibilities.

[lucabez]

Hi @ gutplucker,

yes, of course this beautiful Irish melody can be played with many different arrangements!... and in general is always very nice!...

Thank you very much and best wishes,

luca

[sillydebator135]

Mister, this song is very dear to my heart. My great grandma was Irish and this was one of her favorite songs to sing. Your guitar playing brought me to tears! It made me think of her and her singing it. I play guitar as well and I would love to know how to play this! Tab's please?

[lucabez]

Hi @sillydebator135,

really thank you for your very personal and poignant comment!... I am very happy to help you to have the tabs of "Danny Boy", but for send them to you I need of your e-mail address!...

Best wishes and see you soon,

luca

[sillydebator135]

@lucabez Ok, I will send you a message with my email, thanks!

[omfgwtfbbq90]

Shouldn't you be playing this in DADGAD though...? Because you know... Irish, Celtic...

[anthonymcdonagh2k10]

TAB PLEASE!

[lucabez]

hi @anthonymcdonagh2k10,

I found this arrangement by ear, but if you want I can send you the TABS of Morone and El mcMeen!...

Stay well and see you soon,

luca

[anthonymcdonagh2k10]

@lucabez yes could you please send me them tabs. thanks

[lucabez]

Hi @anthonymcdonagh2k10,

ok, but I need your e-mail address...

See you soon,

luca

[KISSarmyist]

That`s a veary nice Guitar. And a great song.. I`m looking to buy a Guild. Tell me why you chose the Overseas model instead of the north american one. Other than the obvious cost, Is it solid or plywood..

[lucabez]

Hi @KISSarmyist,

I wanted to play a Guild, when I saw that this model for left-handers were at a great price so I bought it and I'm not sorry at all: it is a guitar with a really good sound!... The woods are solid and well made, but if you want to buy a Guild, certainly sound better those made​in the USA!...

All the best,

luca

[ubacam]

this is so beautiful, thank you so much and stellar playing.

[lucabez]

Hi @ubacam,

many thanks to you for listening and kind comment!...

Best,

luca

[LBluvhorsesrugby]

BEAUTIFUL! my grandads fav song :')

[13310Nick]

Wow that is very nice song, I have always loved Celtic folk songs, and though I have only been playing for like a month and can only play a few cords and notes, this is definately on my to do list!

[lucabez]

Hi Nick,

yes, it's true: celtic folk music is really lovely and amazing!... I'm pleased you like my rendition, thank you very much for your kind comment!...

Take care,

luca

[marshall50able]

@lucabez I Just love the way you do this song, I play but not that good. My family are from Ireland orig, and you do us well thanks, Marshall walker

[marshall50able]

@lucabez Hi Luca just love the way you play, It makes my day go better My family came for Ireland and you do us proud thanks Marshall

[marshall50able]

@13310Nick Hi Nick you realy do a great job on this Irish song My family are orig, from Ireland and you do us well thanks Marshall Walker

[13310Nick]

@marshall50able Im not the one in the video lol, and I have no videos up of me playing songs, so i think you have the wrong person

[cinzsweet]

I am thinking about buying the Guild Gad 50. I just fingerpick, thanks for showing me how beautiful it can sound played this way. I got so caught up listening to your beautiful touch and playing I nearly forgot why I came here. Thank You.

[lucabez]

Hi @cinzsweet,

this guitar have a rich sound, with a balanced tone from treble to bass; bone nut and saddle I'm sure help the incredible sustain. It plays nicely with flat pick or fingerstyle. You will enjoy with it!...

Thank you very much for your kind comment!...

Stay well,

luca

[cicadagodking]

Terrific arrangement and so well played - I really enjoyed this - thanks! :)

[lucabez]

Hi @cicadagodking,

I'm honoured you like my rendition of this beautiful irish tune!...

All my best,

luca

[SuperRandomGuitar]

Hi, could you please send me this tab? Thanks :)

[lucabez]

Hi @SuperRandomGuitar,

I haven't this tab, because I've found this rendition by ear, but if you want I can send you Morone's Tab of "Danny Boy".... I need only your e-mail!...

See you soon,

luca

[SuperRandomGuitar]

@lucabez WIll send you a message :)

[steve4kez]

thats cool picking

[lucabez]

Hi @steve4kez,

many thanks my friend!...

luca

[johnny2076]

thats a gorgeous guitar bro

[lucabez]

Hi johnny,

glad you like my music!...

All the best,

luca

[dearsilence]

This is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing- is there any way I could get the tab, too? If it's no problem, that is. :) I'll send you my email address...

[lucabez]

Hi @dearsilence,

Thanks so much!... I haven't this tab, because I've found this rendition by ear, but if you want I can send you Morone's Tab of "Danny Boy".... I need only your e-mail!...

See you soon,

luca

[scottygehlotty]

scottygehlotty@gmail.com

thanks!!

[scottygehlotty]

hello, could you send me the morone's tab that you have? you play this beautifully, i would love to learn it for my grandfather, it would mean a lot to him.

[lucabez]

Hi Scottygehlotty,

yes, I can send it to you, but I need your e-mail address...

See you soon,

luca

[Oliver9758]

You're really great lefty player!

[lucabez]

Hi Oliver9758,

thank you very much dear lefty player!...

luca

[tom36450]

Ditch the jumper.

[lilmizfoxy1887]

I really want to learn how to play this. Thank you so much for posting. Bravo! xoxo

[lucabez]

Hi Lilmizfoxy1887,

many thanks for your kind word!... If you want, you can try with the HOFEI Tab: in his channel on YT you can find it...

Greetings from italy,

luca

[janellee07]

im jelous, you're amazing! I'm plannin on doin this for fund raiser at school, but, i cant seem to find the perfect tab anywhere. I wish there were someone as good as you around here to play for me.! :(

[lucabez]

hi,

thank you for passing by and for your comment!...

On YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interest arrangement and the TAB can be found on his website: maybe you can try with it!... Or, if you prefer, I can send to your e-mail address Morone's tab...

Stay well and good music,

luca

[jerrysleftyguitars]

I'm posting this video on my website link to my Guild GAD50. I sell only lefty guitars and I'm glad to have a great lefty player!

[lucabez]

Hi Jerry,

thanks a lot for passing by... From lefty to lefty, I'm really honoured!...

All my best,

luca

P.S. the Guild GAD-50 is really a beautiful instrument!...

[jerrysleftyguitars]

I wish you could come to my shop and play a bunch of the leftys on video for me. I'm setting up to do that soon. We need more good lefty players on YouTube.

[E0N7]

Excellent! You have great skill. I think it would be interesting if you also played it slower. Like if you were trying to make someone cry, because this is supposed to be a very emotional song. You are left handed. Left handed people are very creative.

[lucabez]

Hi E0N7,

thank you very much for stopping by and for your kind suggestion!..

All the best,

luca

[brikkostello]

se fossi invidioso....ti invidierei per come sei bravo.....ma sono solo..ammirato....per fortuna:)) bellissimo brano....tra l'altro.....

***** cia' luca..rimani la chiave sotto la porta che ogni tanto passo...

[lucabez]

...non essere invidioso, carissimo, ti garantisco che non ce n'è proprio motivo... ahahah!... piuttosto, sono contento che queste vecchie melodie irlandesi possano incontrare i tuoi gusti...

Grazie per le tue visite... sempre graditissime!

Un caro saluto,

luca

[GuidoMi100]

bellissimo ciao

[lucabez]

Ciao Gazzella,

sono contento che ti piaccia: è una vecchia cosa che feci un po' per caso, ma che gli amici di YT hanno avuto la benevolenza di apprezzare...

Molte grazie anche a te, carissima...

luca

[GuidoMi100]

musica irlandese se non sbaglio..ti scrivo ciao

[lucabez]

...non sbagli!... It's Irish music!!...

[racketmensch54]

Nice.

[lucabez]

hi,

thanks for stopping by!...

luca

[1WAMozart]

Magnifivent abd Bravo!!

Very beautiful and great playing!!!

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for your kind comment!...

All my best,

luca

[steelyphil41]

beautiful

[lucabez]

Hi Phil,

many thanks for stopping by!...

luca

[DANSMARTIND2R]

Very interesting arrangement indeed! One of my favorite songs of all time, you do a great job in playing it. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you for your kind comment!...

My best wishes for the new year...

luca

[peteholm]

Very beautiful playing.

Greetings from Peter in Sweden.

[lucabez]

Hi Peter,

nice to meet you!... thanks so much for your comment and for passing by!...

My best wishes,

luca

[vzerli1]

bravo!! one of my all time favourite songs and so beautifully played... the ending was really

great also! complimenti

[lucabez]

Hi dear,

sorry for my delay!... thank you very much for stopping by and for your kind comment!... Much appreciated!...

My best wishes,

luca

[lacrosse4life26]

kk do u have any websites where you learned that. im tryin to learn this but i cant find any websites that do the job

[lucabez]

Hi,

I'm sorry again, but I haven't anything tab on paper, I have found this arrangement, in standard tuning, by ear, listening the versions of the tune, played from El McMeen (in CGDGAD) and from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). But on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interest arrangement and the TAB can be found on his website: maybe you can try with it!... Or, if you prefer, I can send to your e-mail address Morone's tab...

Stay well and good music,

luca

[lacrosse4life26]

dude that was an amazing video!can u post another video on how to play it like a tutorial thingey please? :)

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your appreciation!...

I'm sorry but I think that it's not easy for me play a tutorial thingey.

All the best,

luca

[Taro8World]

Beautiful interpretation!

nice!!

[lucabez]

Hi Taro,

nice to meet you!... Thanks a lot for stopping by!...

Stay well,

luca

[Ringgiants08]

wow left handed nice!

[lucabez]

Hi guy.

thank you so much!... I'm pleased that you like it!...

Stay well,

luca

[llibmahargtube]

A very nice arrangement of one of my favorite songs. You play it better than I do, although you play it a little bit faster. :~)

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your kind words... and for your "Danny boy": it's really very nice!...

All the best,

luca

[greenbrad182]

i hope to be that talented some day. It also looked like the couch was caving in but i realized it was the pillows lol

[lucabez]

...I'm sure that you will have much more talent!...

Cheers,

luca

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much, I'm pleased that you like my arrangement!...

All the best,

luca

[CelticthunderRules]

ur great best version of danny boy on guitar yet

[richard07960]

im sure you get many request a day, but do you have tabs?

[lucabez]

Hi Richard,

don't worry, for me there is no problem... I'm sorry but I don't have this tab: I have found this arrangement, in standard tuning, by ear, listening the versions of the tune, played from El McMeen (in CGDGAD) and from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). But on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interest arrangement and the TAB can be found on his website: you can try with it!...

Thank you very much, it's nice to meet you,

luca

[PackOwolflets]

I have this admiration for left-handed players, cause i was left handed until i reached primary school where the only way of writing was with the right hand e.e my brother's still lefty though, but he plays like a rightie too, still nice video, even if the music sucks (it doesn't :P ).

[lucabez]

Hi,

it's hard for the left-hands!... ahaha!...

Nice to meet you and many thanks for stopping by!...

luca

[doctorcastille]

Stumbled upon you this afternoon and got to hear a real treat. Sometimes stumbling is good !!

[lucabez]

Hi DrCastille,

ahaha!...it's true, something stumbling is good!...and It's nice to meet you too... thanks so much for your nice comment.

Best regards,

luca

[Tarasbunba]

I really enjoy the melodies. Could you have more folk songs /music on the tradition guitar? Thanks.

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

Yes, if you are interesting about celtic/folk music, I have somethig... tell me only what you want...

Best wishes,

luca

[TheNoobbusters]

You have a version of Mountains of Mourne?

Or anything more by Carolan? (I enjoyed very much your version of one of his pieces. )

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

I think that the Guild GAD-50 is really abeautiful guitar!...

In this video I use the the D'Addario - EXP16 Phosphor-Bronze Strings (.012- .053).

All the best and good playing...

luca

[skinchu]

It's well played; I love your performance! Good guitar and rich sound!

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

All the best and good music...

luca

[Dan12d3]

wow, awesome.

[lucabez]

Hi Dan,

thank you very much!...

Best regards,

luca

[obliviousdreamer]

OMG..... that was beautiful. Much respect!

[lucabez]

Hi Zach,

many thanks for your appreciation...

Best regards,

luca

[klausbarbie123]

Gawwjus

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks, but... ???....

[klausbarbie123]

Just wanted to show my appreciation. Gunna try and learn a version of this myself

[lucabez]

Ok... thank you and good music with "Danny Boy"!...

All the best,

luca

[deransan]

amazing. sounds great.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much.

Best regards,

luca

[thefamouspotato13]

an incredible performance! well done!

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for you kind comment, I'm pleased that you like it!...

Best regards,

luca

[Mwilson468]

hey man is there any way you could tab this out? this is amazing

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much, I'm pleased that you like this piece!... Unfortunately, I can't give you the tablature, because I don't have it on paper!... I have founded this arrangement by ear, in standard tuning, listening the versions of the tune, played from El McMeen (in CGDGAD) and from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). I'm sorry... but on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interesting arrangement and the TAB can be found on his ebsite: you can try with it!...

All the best,

luca

[anitadavideduo]

Bravo Luca!!

A&D

[lucabez]

Hi Anita & Davide,

thank you for stopping by!... It's nice to meet you...

All the best,

luca

[seanamundson]

Love this tune, my GAD 50E is on the way. Ill be soon to post some tunes with it. :)

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for kind comment... Guild GAD 50 is a beautiful instrument: I'm sure that you will enjoy with it!...

Best regards,

luca

[scottygehlotty]

and on a side note, that other guy was incorrect. it is most definitely an irish tune called "londonderry air," and the lyrics were added later by an englishman.

[scottygehlotty]

you wouldn't happen to have sheet music, would you?

[deynon123]

Excellent playing. Can you please advise your Guild guitar model and how old it is. I would like to try and get one - fantastic sound.

thanks

Douglas

[lucabez]

Hi Douglas,

thank you very much for your appreciation!...

This guitar is a Guild GAD50 Lefthand model and I have bought it in february 2006. The guitar is exceptionally well made in China, with meticulous craftsmanship; the materials used in building this guitar are very good (woods are solid!) and the sound is rich, with a balanced tone from treble to bass; bone nut and saddle I'm sure help the incredible sustain. It plays nicely with flat pick or fingerstyle. You will enjoy with it!..

luca

[TheBlackWelshman]

great guitar playing and beautiful sounding guitar too, i'm supposed to play this at my friends st. patty's party, but with singing... great work luca

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks for stopping by: much appreciated!...

I think that your exhibition will be optimal! Good music!...

Cheers,

luca

[reese0970]

this is absolutely fantastic!

[lucabez]

Oh!... thank you very much for your so kind appreciation!...

See you soon,

luca

[404wtrdst]

it;s good but it is not an Irish song it is scottish,,

[lucabez]

I don't know so, but it's ok, thanks for your precision!...

luca

[DarkBlue101]

Excellent.....be proud.

[lucabez]

hi,

thank you very much!...

luca

[FeyGuitar]

grandissimo, veramente fatta bene..

Solo una domanda...ma non sarebbe da suonare in DADGAD??

[lucabez]

Ciao Alessandro,

ti ringrazio molto per l'apprezzamento...

Questo è uno dei più noti e bei brani

di musica irlandese e ne esistono innumerevoli versioni, anche per chitarra "fingerstyle"!... certamente in DADGAD viene molto bene (così ad esempio la suona Franco Morone), ma può essere suonata anche con altre accordature... io, da parte mia, ho semplicemente provato a trovarne un adattamento in "standard tuning", ma è solamente una delle possibile versione tra le tante!...

luca

[youareinvitedtodan]

That sounds really beautiful, and you can definately get that old fasioned feel! it's very individual and very different to any other version that i've heard, i'd love to know where to find a good quality tab of this nature so if anybody can help i'd be very grateful, best wishes

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your kind comment, I'm glad that you like this tune!... Unfortunately, I can't give you the tablature, because I don't have it on paper!... I have founded this arrangement, in standard tuning, listening the versions of the tune, played from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). I'm sorry... but, if you are interesting, on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interessant arrangement and the TAB can be found on his website: you can try with it!...

All the best,

luca

[anibalico]

Muy bueno

[lucabez]

Thank you very much.

luca

[paowibird]

kick ass bro!

[tintosangre]

I'd call the sound a touch gritty if anything. Personalizes it for me.

It really is amazing how much "juice" there is in a tune that can positively make you cringe when it's done badly.

[stevethepilot]

Nicely done. That is a great arrangement. I think it would sound 10x better if you got yourself a decent mic that didn't pick up so much background noise.

[lucabez]

Hi Steve,

many thanks for your comment... I'm sorry for the sound's quality, but my friend Simone (the cameraman!...) had only this fotocamera. For me, it's not so bad: there is an old fashion air, that I don't dislike...

Best wishes,

luca

[firefliesbdazzle]

Very nice playing. Lovely.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for your kind words.

luca

[TerryKSt]

It's okay but a bit robotic. You need to carress that guitar like it was a woman.

[Jackoisgreatness]

Fantastic. Awesome arrangement. I don't even know what to say man. This is just pure gold. One of the best versions I've ever heard. (I've heard a lot) I loved the chord choice and bass runs. It brought a hole new element to this song. Well done!

[lucabez]

Hi Jack,

thank you very much for your kind appreciation, I'm glad that you like it!...

I wish you a merry Christmas...

Best regards,

luca

[gathyman]

such a pity, that these days, the people who truly understand the theory of music and how to put it together aren't appreciated. a fantastic arrangement! I would love to hear a clean studio recording.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks for your comment. For a cleaner recording of this tune, maybe in the future!...

Best regards,

luca

[YourDogIsCatNow]

Seriously impressive,

I feel we both have a huge difference in guitar music, but I cant help but admire your technique, if you find the time do you think you could send me the tuning you used plus tabs?

Once again

Excellent =)

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you for your kind words, I'm glad that you like this piece!... Unfortunately, I can't give you the tablature, because I don't have it on paper!... I have founded this arrangement, in standard tuning, listening the versions of the tune, played from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). I'm sorry... but, if you are interesting, on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interessant arrangement and the TAB can be found on his website: you can try with it!...

All the best,

luca

[YourDogIsCatNow]

Thank you very much!

All the best

Andrew

[lucabez]

...not and all, I wish you a very merry Christmas!

luca

[xXsausagemanXx]

Wow I Have Never Heard A Gutarist Play So Well!

[lucabez]

Oh!... thank you very much... you are very kind!

All the best,

luca

[carvetop01]

Magnificent!!! Great tone and harmony movement. My fingerstyle is pathetic so I use a pick.Check out my video. It's a bit of Jazz

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

I find your flatpicker's job on "Danny Boy" really excellent!... it's a very nice jazz harmonization!...

Best regards,

luca

[JerryxLives]

I really love your playing.

As a fellow left handed guitarist into traditional music. What are your thoughts on the GAD 50?

[lucabez]

Hi Jerry,

thank you for your kind appreciation.

Well, about this guitar, I can say that generally Guild-GAD guitars don't have a so good fame, maybe because made in China...

But, personally, I like very much Guild GAD50 sound: I find it rich, with a balanced tone from trable to bass. Bone nut and saddle, I'm sure, help the incredible sustain!... This guitar plays nicely with flat pick or fingerstyle: it really has one hell of tone!...

All the best,

luca

[slashsrealson]

I am both half Mick and I play guitar, so i love fingerpicked guitar in general, but ESPECIALLY a good Irish tune. very well done, really enjoyed it.

[lucabez]

Hi my dear "half Mick",

nice to meet you!... Thanks so much for your kind words!...

All the best,

luca

[zani1234]

My god i am speechless, amazing, simply amazing, beautiful.. thank you for sharing.

[lucabez]

Hi Zani,

thanks so much for your kind words!...

Nice to meet you,

luca

[grenadeserenade]

Very nicely done. There's always something moving about a well done finger-style piece.

[lucabez]

Hi,

...yes, it's really as you said!...

Thanks so much for your comment.

See you,

luca

[Rainman270]

Great job. Geez,I always get teary-eyed when someone (who knows how to play it) plays it. Maybe 'cause I'm half Mick.

[lucabez]

Hi Rainman,

thank you very much for your kind words: I'm not Mick, but this tune is really touching for me too!...

Nice to meet you,

luca

[Shirmia]

H Luca

Thanks for postar

Simply wonderful!!!

5***** and +....

[lucabez]

Hi Mia and Max,

many thanks for your kind comment!...

All the best,

luca

[brandonwburke]

very impressive too, neglected to mention that. much props.

[lucabez]

Oh!... Thanks so much for your kindness!...

See you,

luca

[brandonwburke]

can we get a transcription of this?

[lucabez]

Hi Brando,

I'm glad that you like this piece!... Unfortunately, I can't give you the tablature, because I don't have it on paper!... I have founded this arrangement, in standard tuning, listening the versions of the tune, played from El McMeen (in CGDGAD) and from Franco Morone (in DADGAD). I'm sorry... but on YouTube HOFEI plays just this tune with a very interessant arrangement and you can find the TAB on his website: maybe you can try with it!...

luca

[vinciarmy01]

Nice. think i like it better than claptons.

[lucabez]

Oh!... I think that it's too!!... but thanks so much for your kindly appreciation!...

See you soon,

luca

[RALPH7109]

Nice job! I enjoyed very much, thank you.

[lucabez]

Hi Ralph,

thanks so much for your kind comment!...

See you,

luca

[GreenMossProductions]

This is very good. It made my grandpa, who's father was Irish, cry. You are truly a talented musician.

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks!... you're too good with me!...

I'm afraid, I don't have irish ancestor in my family!...

Nice to meet you,

luca

[marceloseventies]

Beautiful, pure and true. Thanx, many thanx.

[lucabez]

Hi Marcelo,

thank you very much!... your kind words are for me really a great honour!...

All the best,

luca

[missnotes]

Hola From Ontario again! You should check out some of my songs (I just started playing guitar) -Search Annie Hewitt I have 2 songs up sor far and more are on the way!!!!!!!

Cheers!

[lucabez]

Hi Annie,

I've heard your playing: it's surely a very good start!... Kudos to you and your amazing guitar playing!...

See you,

luca

[missnotes]

Oh yes! a great Canadian Neil Young!!!! I am in Ontario, but not in the north. Keep up the great work!

Best

[missnotes]

Nice Job! Hearing it in Ontario!