The Skye Boat Song, Part 2: A Part

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Alternate tunings can create beautiful guitar sounds that are impossible in standard tuning, and make some things easier to play. You’ll learn to play fingerstyle melodies in a variety of popular alternate tunings, including favorites like dropped D, DADGAD, and open G, as well as more unusual tunings.

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The Skye Boat Song

The Skye Boat Song, Part 1: Intervals

The Skye Boat Song, Part 2: A Part

The Skye Boat Song, Part 3: B Part

The Skye Boat Song, Part 4: Play-Along Track

The Skye Boat Song, Part 2: A Part

Doug’s arrangement of “The Skye Boat Song” starts with a series of tenth intervals, and he uses tenths to harmonize the melody throughout the song. He walks you through the intro and A part of “The Skye Boat Song” in this video.

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← The Skye Boat Song, Part 1: Intervals

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The Skye Boat Song, Part 3: B Part →

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