{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FGH-0003: Interview With Tony McManus - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master","description":"Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. In Tony\u2019s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music.   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\u2019 from & describes the spirit behind it. 10:00 Tony plays his arrangement a popular Irish tune from the band \u201cPlanxty\u201d \u2013 demonstrates scales in DADGAD tuning. 12:16 Tony shows fiddle ornamentation with the left hand. 13:05 Tony adds a bassline to the \u201cPlanxty\u201d 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 \u2013 \u201cSandizan\u201d by So\u00efg Siberil . 22:39 Similarities of ornamentation in middle eastern music to Irish music. 23:45 Teaching advanced students \u2013 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\u2019s guitar festival and how he began his explorations of Bach. 35:48 Fingernails & Technique \u2013 Tony uses nails like flatpicks. 37:39 Tony\u2019s duo with Julia Koaspern. 38:50 Tony unveils a mini Mike Greenfield Guitar. 40:11 I ask Tony \u2013 what things should guitarists do differently? 43:07 Tony talks about Pat Metheny\u2019s unexpected pick thickness. 44:40 Tony\u2019s talks about his CD \u201cMysterious Boundaries\u201d and upcoming CD projects. 50:00 Does Tony play other styles or instruments? 51:21 Parting thoughts \u2013 his wonder with music around the world & different cultures.     Links: You can find Tony\u2019s website online at http:\/\/www.tonymcmanus.com Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TonyMcManusMusic\/ Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE \u2013 adamrafferty.com\/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com   ","author_name":"The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam Rafferty","author_url":"http:\/\/adamrafferty.libsyn.com\/website","html":"