Hiya - I originally wrote the theme tune for the children's tv series back in about 1986, along with the songs and incidental music. The original vocal was recorded by the series author, John Grace, but I recently re-recorded a version of the theme for YouTube with more complete song lyric.
@MrFaulconbridge It's generally accepted that Davey Graham (RIP) invented the tuning in the mid 1960s, and it is popular with Celtic players - also called 'D - Modal' tuning. Other folk 'names' such as Martin Carthy have used it, and I use it myself (though by no means exclusively).
Unlike standard tuning, you can play a melody on the 2nd/3rd strings using the remaining open strings as drones. Try Googling DADGAD, as a fuller explanation is beyond the few characters YouTube allow me to post!
Hiya - I originally wrote the theme tune for the children's tv series back in about 1986, along with the songs and incidental music. The original vocal was recorded by the series author, John Grace, but I recently re-recorded a version of the theme for YouTube with more complete song lyric.
Hope you'll take a look:
mikoparsonius 3 months ago 2
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mikoparsonius 3 months ago
Yes!!!!
mh6761 6 months ago
@Owdfolkie Alright thanks for the info!
MrFaulconbridge 10 months ago
@MrFaulconbridge It's generally accepted that Davey Graham (RIP) invented the tuning in the mid 1960s, and it is popular with Celtic players - also called 'D - Modal' tuning. Other folk 'names' such as Martin Carthy have used it, and I use it myself (though by no means exclusively).
Unlike standard tuning, you can play a melody on the 2nd/3rd strings using the remaining open strings as drones. Try Googling DADGAD, as a fuller explanation is beyond the few characters YouTube allow me to post!
Owdfolkie 10 months ago
@Owdfolkie really? What kind of music made DADGAD popular?
What advantages does it have over standard?
MrFaulconbridge 10 months ago
The tune that made DADGAD mainstream!!
Owdfolkie 1 year ago
The adventures of umbilical bill !!!
SaintFintansCemetery 1 year ago
wow......brings back my childhood
jonblazeinc 1 year ago