Drop D Guitar for Celtic Backup
Come explore the vast potential of this guitar tuning for backing Celtic trad! We'll talk about basslines, harmony and countermelody, chord choices and substitutions, and the Big Right Hand. We'll also talk about the ways that Celtic guitar stylings can creep into other worlds, such as contra dance and old-time.
About Alex Sturbaum
Alex (they/them) is best known for their powerhouse guitar and accordion playing, their sharp, traditional-sounding lyrics, and their enthusiasm and appetite for collaboration - the latter of which has led some to call them "one of the most get-sh*t done people in folk music". They tour regularly as a solo artist and as half of the duo Countercurrent with Brian Lindsay. They also teach, record, and produce projects such as The Vashon Sessions (a collaborative music project connecting musicians across the Pacific Northwest) and Raise the Rafters (an annual traditional singing weekend). They have performed on many recordings, and have released four solo albums: River Run Wide, Loomings, Atlantic Dreams, Trans Trad Fest, and Slash.