The Fingerpicking Bootcamp
Wayfaring Stranger
Using the “Outwards” Pattern
“Wayfaring Stranger” is a folk classing with a soulful melody and lyrics that have made it a popular song for years. It paints the portrait of a weary traveller journeying through life, longing for a reunion with loved ones in a distant, serene land.
This timeless tune captures the essence of wandering and yearning, a bittersweet reminder of the connections that transcend distance. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt the pull of home while navigating the unknown, leaving you with a sense of hope that lingers even after the last notes fade.
TAB and Notation
Jam With Me – Final Tracks!
Accompaniment and Melody Combined (Full Speed)
Accompaniment and Melody Combined (Slow Speed)
Play along with the audio above or just listen to them to hear how the final part featuring both the accompaniment rhythm and melody should sound when played together!
Jam With Me – “Accompaniment” Tracks
Full Speed
Slow Speed
You can EITHER play the melody with the above track to have a jam with me like we are in my studio OR you can play the accompaniment with me to help you improve your timing.
Jam With Me – “Melody” Tracks
Full Speed
Slow Speed
You can EITHER play the melody with the accompaniment tracks above to have a jam with me like we are in my studio OR you can play the accompaniment with me to help solidify your timing.
Download in One Handy Zip File
Get all the tracks and TAB/Notation in one easy-to-download file. Note: You will need “zip” software on your PC or device to “unzip” these files. Find out more about that HERE. If you prefer, you can just come back to this page and listen to the tracks here.
I play Wayfaring Stranger on the Bagpipe. It will be nice to play it on guitar as well.
That’s so cool you can play it on the bagpipes. Have fun playing it on the guitar too! 🙂