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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Black Is The Color" by Celtic Thunder, in E minor at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Black Is The Color" by Celtic Thunder

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Black Is The Color” by Celtic Thunder.

Black Is The Color
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · rock · celtic
Moodmelancholic · passionate
SignatureCeltic folk-rock ballad with a driving rhythm
E minor
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
Em
C
D
B7
Cmaj7
B
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic arpeggios
bass guitar
steady, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady 4/4 beat with a solid kick and snare, supporting the folk-rock feel
electric guitar
clean lead lines and occasional melodic fills
celtic fiddle
melodic, ornamented lines that weave around the vocal melody
harmonium/organ
warm, sustained chords that add depth and a traditional folk texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Heritage (2011)

Heritage leans into the musical culture of Ireland, featuring 12 recordings that include traditional fare such as 'Whiskey In The Jar' alongside pieces like 'An Irish Blessing'. It accompanied a PBS special that aired over a thousand times and a North American tour the same year.

All of Heritage
Artist

Celtic Thunder

Celtic Thunder is an Irish vocal ensemble and stage show that formed in 2007, built around a rotating cast of male singers from Ireland. The group mixes traditional Irish folk material with contemporary pop songs, and their theatrical live productions, developed for PBS in the United States, helped build a large North American following. Each member performs both solo and in group arrangements, backed by the Celtic Thunder Band.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black Is The Color" in?

"Black Is The Color" by Celtic Thunder is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Black Is The Color"?

"Black Is The Color" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black Is The Color"?

The core progression is N, Em, C, D, B7, and Cmaj7, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black Is The Color"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, celtic fiddle, and harmonium/organ.

Can I get "Black Is The Color" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Black Is The Color" by Celtic Thunder, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Black Is The Color" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Black Is The Color" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in E minor with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Black Is The Color" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Black Is The Color" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Black Is The Color" on?

"Black Is The Color" appears on Heritage (2011).

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