FGH-0003: Interview With Tony McManus – Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master

Summary, Episode 3: In this episdode you will hear an exclusive interview with Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master Tony McManus. Show Notes: In this episode Tony tells us what Celtic music is, his influences & background plus he demonstrates techniques on the guitar live for us. * 4:53 Tony tells us what Celtic music is, where it' from & describes the spirit behind it. * 10:00 Tony plays his arrangement a popular Irish tune from the band "Planxty" - demonstrates scales in DADGAD tuning. * 12:16 Tony shows fiddle ornamentation with the left hand. * 13:05 Tony adds a bassline to the "Planxty" arrangement. * 14:00 I ask Tony to play we reminice about meeting at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society in Nashville. * 15:55 Tony talks about & demonstrates a piece with deft hammer ons - "Sandizan" by Soïg Siberil . * 22:39 Similarities of ornamentation in middle eastern music to Irish music. * 23:45 Teaching advanced students - getting them out of their comfort zone. * 24:39 Demonstration of a piece in 9/8 time. * 27:03 Tony admits limitations and likes the challenges. * 27:23 Tony describes Beppe Gambetta's guitar festival and how he began his explorations of Bach. * 35:48 Fingernails & Technique - Tony uses nails like flatpicks. * 37:39 Tony's duo with Julia Koaspern * 38:50 Tony unveils a mini Mike Greenfield Guitar * 40:11 I ask Tony - what things should guitarists do differently? * 43:07 Tony talks about Pat Metheny's unexpected pick thickness. * 44:40 Tony's talks about his CD "Mysterious Boundaries" and upcoming CD projects. * 50:00 Does Tony play other styles or instruments? * 51:21 Parting thoughts - his wonder with music around the world & different cultures. * You can find Tony's website online at https://www.tonymcmanus.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyMcManusMusic/ Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!