Celtic Folk (Irish Modal)

i → VII → i → v

Position
Em chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Em: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: openEm
D chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for D: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2××D
Em chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Em: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: openEm
Bm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Bm: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2×Bm
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About

The modal, droning progression of Irish reels and jigs. The i-VII movement creates that distinctive Celtic sound, often played in DADGAD tuning with open drones.

Songs using this progression

  • The Irish Washerwoman — Traditional
  • Swallowtail Jig — Traditional
  • Morrison's Jig — Traditional
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Related progressions

Country Classic (3-Chord)
I → IV → V
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Baroque Classical (Andalusian)
i → VII → VI → V
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