Gold Rush
Jam Essential
intermediate
Gold Rush
Jam Fiddle Tunes
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Chord Chart
A x2
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
EE
AA
B x2
AA
D
A
AA
AA
AA
D
A
EE
AA
Chords used:
A
D
E
Demo Videos
Practice Videos
Jam Along
Jake Howard · 4:24
About This Song
Gold Rush is a classic fiddle tune and jam session favorite that's been a staple of bluegrass picking circles for decades. Written by Bill Monroe, it's a driving, uptempo number that showcases the bluegrass fiddle style. With only three chords (A, D, and E) and a straightforward structure, it's highly accessible for newer players while still being fun for experienced musicians.