Whiskey in the Jar (fiddle lesson)

Whiskey in the Jar is one of the best known popular Irish songs, and a pub singalong favourite. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, give some ideas for backup fiddle, a solo with ornamentation and drones, and a challenging solo for when you're bored with this song and want to give it some extra zing. Finally, a rendition of the Thin Lizzy/ Metallica version with some over-the top shredding!
A free pdf of the sheet music for Whiskey in the Jar is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Irish fiddle tunes, songs and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.

At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public.
At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month.
Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
www.patreon.com/thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
You can order from
bit.ly/31ZWmgm
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses
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MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book
Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
Part 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
academyoffolk.com/
I suggest you contact me before subscribing.
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
[e-mail]

[@madisonfeaver2063]

I love how this channel is 75% really cool informative fiddle tutorials and 25% Chris just shredding while we all look on in awe

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Maddy! I'm just having fun.

[@johnbentham3485]

You certainly saved the best till last, Chris. Rock on!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks John. I rather enjoyed that bit!

[@ogstopper]

Wow! That's far too much talent for one man!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

🤣

[@gordonlynn8300]

Chris , today I started to relearn this song for a St. Patricks Day Gig, I remember the Thin Lizzy version a long time ago in the 1970's , anyways I see you just posted this , it must be my lucky day ! thank you .What about the starting licks of the guitar ?(Thin Lizzy) . I hear a little bit of the guitar after watching the end solo .
do you think the fiddle could play them? they have nothing to do with the vocal melody but they add a lot .

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Gordon. If you've seen the whole video, you'll see I did the Thin Lizzy intro lick. Works well on the fiddle!

[@FallRiseRepeat]

2:13 Basic melody
3:57 Basic melody, backing