Doug Sparling – Guitar Noise

This lesson is a simple DADGAD arrangement of a very well-known, traditional French Christmas Carol titled Il est né, which translates to He Is Born. Source

Also known as Are You Sleeping Brother John, this has to be one of the best known children's songs in the world. Doug brings up a fun and thoughtful arrangement of this favorite song. Source

Here's a wonderful simple and sparse arrangement of this traditional song from the Outer Hebrides. It's a beautiful song and, like Doug, you'll be thrilled to add it to your holiday repertoire. Source

Doug brings us another beautiful Christmas carol, arranged in standard tuning. This one is quite catchy and Doug also gives us a fascinating bit of history concerning the history of Christmas carols in Britain. Source

Here is a beautiful Christmas hymn, wonderfully arranged in DADGAD tuning for us by Doug Sparling. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! Source

GN's favorite Celtic lesson writer returns with a jig in his step. Here's a sprightly air in 6/8 time to challenge you and delight your ears! Source

Our favorite arranger of Celtic music takes a short summer vacation and brings Guitar Noise readers a little bag of rock guitar riffs based on repeated phrases of notes. These are easy, fun and will add some spice to your soloing. Enjoy! Source

Doug takes a break from finger-style guitar to bring us a few lessons in flatpicking. In addition to a terrific arrangement of a Celtic reel, you'll learn a little more about timing and ornamentation, specifically the staccato triplet. Source

Doug Sparling graces the pages of Guitar Noise with another Celtic fingerstyle arrangement. Included in this lesson are some tips on traditional Celtic ornamentation, or articulations, which will add some zest to your playing and arrangements. Source

Doug Sparling kicks off a series of traditional Celtic pieces with one of his favorite Irish songs, Buachaill On Eirne (Boy From Ireland). Source

It may be after Christmas, but it's never too late to sing a wish for world peace. Enjoy this lovely arrangement (and a wonderful bit of history) of a favorite American carol, courtesy of Doug Sparling. Source

Doug Sparling graces our pages once again with this beautifully arranged Polish carol, also known as W Zlobie Lezy (Lying in the Manger). It's in standard tuning and it's a delight for the holidays! Source