Bryan O’Lynn, Part 1

from: Irish Flatpicking Guitar with Flynn Cohen

This lesson is part of the course Irish Flatpicking Guitar with Flynn Cohen.

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Learn to play traditional Irish dance tunes such as reels, jigs, and hornpipes on the guitar in the style of Paul Brady, John Doyle, Arty McGlynn, and others. With technique lessons on jig picking, triplets, and other techniques derived from traditional Irish tenor banjo playing.

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Bryan O’Lynn

Bryan O’Lynn, Part 1

Bryan O’Lynn, Part 2

Bryan O’Lynn, Part 3: Melody Play-Along Track

Bryan O’Lynn, Part 4: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Bryan O’Lynn, Part 1

“Bryan O’Lynn” is a jig in A minor/D modal that Flynn first heard on a Steeleye Span record and is one of the first traditional Irish tunes he learned. Flynn also recorded “Bryan O’Lynn” on his Deadstring Rhythm album. His arrangement includes a lot of left-hand ornaments (rolls, grace notes, etc.) You’ll learn the first part of “Bryan O’Lynn” in this video.

“Bryan O’Lynn” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers)

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