Fisher's Hornpipe
intermediate
Fisher's Hornpipe
Doc Watson
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Jam Along
Chord Chart
A x2
D
G
D
G
D
G
D
A
D
G
D
G
AA
DD
B x2
AA
DD
AA
E
A
GG
DD
AA
DD
Chords used:
A
D
E
G
Demo Videos
About This Song
Fisher's Hornpipe is a traditional Irish hornpipe that has found a comfortable home in bluegrass jam sessions. While it has deep roots in Celtic fiddle repertoire, the tune's steady rhythm and memorable melody have made it a crossover favorite among flatpickers and fiddlers alike. It's popular at jams because of its straightforward structure—newer players can focus on the melody while more experienced musicians add their own variations and ornaments. The tune showcases how bluegrass musicians have embraced tunes from other traditions and made them their own.