Cherokee Shuffle
Jam Essential
intermediate
Cherokee Shuffle
Jam Fiddle Tunes
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Chord Chart
A x2
AA
AA
AA
F#mF#m
DD
AA
EE
AA
B x2
DD
AA
DD
AA
DD
AA
AA
F#mF#m
D
E
AA
Chords used:
A
D
E
F#m
Demo Videos
Practice Videos
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Jake Howard · 4:16
About This Song
Cherokee Shuffle is a popular fiddle tune that's become a jam session staple, written by fiddler Benny Martin in the 1950s. Its driving rhythm and melodic A and B parts make it a favorite showcase piece for fiddlers, though it's also commonly played by mandolin and banjo players.