How to Play "Whiskey in the Jar" (Mandolin)

[@BardofCornwall]

The chords and lyrics are in the video description for all of my videos. Thanks for stopping by!

[@WACHANYSHT]

Hello Canadian folk singer Jesse Ferguson!

[@syinr2186]

Hi my channel

[@tallpaulmagic]

Thank you! I just got my first working mandolin yesterday and this is the first song I'm putting effort in to learning rather than just tinkering. It's a lot of fun and you're a great instructor. Thank you.

[@BardofCornwall]

Rock on!

[@PDeRop]

Until you burst into singing, I thought the mandolin was an arpegio instrument. Thanks for changing my mind. And cheers on the beautiful vocal.

[@amberlynn9115]

I'm thinking about taking up the mandolin, so I started reading about mandolins and watching videos about them. I'm glad I found this video!!!!!

[@Boinkmchaggis]

How’s it going

[@Fendirtfarmer]

How can you not like this tutorial.........................thanks Jesse a great help.

[@thebalddruid5076]

My kid watched literally 2 minutes of your video, and picked up the chop and chord pattern. This on a 12 string guitar. Thanks! :D

[@lorrinf]

Mandos my first Instrument, and this is my first song I'm learning. I've spent so much time on this video learning this song, I felt it was time to say thanks! So Thank you. Next up is Scotland the Brave Cant wait to learn that first part.

[@karenosborne8306]

Gotta love a good old Irish song especially on Mandolin .Thanx Jesse

[@dustymojoden]

Just getting into mandolin.... excellent video. I'm clawhammer ukulele

[@FlatlandMando]

This is very clear teaching & also can see pretty well. For mandolin though, lots of fingers going into very small spaces! Also a vote for a simple " Shady Grove" lesson.

[@chuffpup]

A little trick I'm sure many of you already know, the mandolin is basically the same as the top (bass) four strings on a guitar but upside down. So if you picture a G chord on guitar with the two bass (top) strings, the E string 3rd fret the A 2nd fret, on mandolin you flip it upside down to play the thinnest (E) string(s) 3rd fret, second thinnest (A) 2nd fret. Then its the same with all guitar chords. Incidently, violin is same tuning as mandolin.

[@benuchie]

no, i had no idea 🤔🤔🤔 thanks for this and any other 'trick' given 👍👍👍 🙌🙌🙌

[@trock8930]

Same as violin is easy for me to comprehend, and maybe others too.

[@مازندريد-ر1ص]

I love this instrument so much

[@martinvannostrand8488]

I love this song and I work in an Irish pub so I hear it basically every night. Everyone who comes in to play it sings different lyrics, but honestly, I think Metallica had the best lyrics of all versions

[@eno8759]

Tyler Keating Metallica's was basicly thin lizzy's version right?

[@piadeimling8119]

Wonderful voice! Hear you in Germany during. Thanks!

[@anonymous-pt6zf]

thank you Mr. Ferguson........it helps me a lot........

[@gigiwills7851]

Wow. You are so clear, and the chords are visible. I'm a newbie on mandolin but an oldie human. I ordered a mandolin because my hands aren't working right after an illness. (Occupational therapy, right?) My spirits brightened when you mentioned "two-finger mandolin chord chart". Thank-you! Thank-you!

[@BardofCornwall]

Happy strumming, Gigi!

[@mandojimmy]

Helpful to demonstrate it in key D as that's a more common key to play it in and favoured by vocalists, fiddlers and accordion players. Personally I'd say a 4/4 rhythm is simply described as filling a bar with DOWN DOWN DOWN/UP DOWN/UP ad infinitum. Jimmy Powells-mandolin player UK

[@brianmann7177]

I'm a guitar player, but just bought a cheap mandolin just for laughs. IT'S A WAY FUN INSTRUMENT! I'm just learning the chords, and the weird tuning threw me off at first. Not to mention it's so tiny! but I'm having a blast messing around with it. Cool vid. Now I know another song. Thanks for post.

[@jamesramsden5319]

if you're a guitarist, think of the strings of a mandolin as the bottom four strings of a guitar in reverse order. Can make it a lot easier to get a grip on it.

[@rangerodyssey7912]

I really like this song and how you teach it. You have a great singing voice.. I will attempt to imitate. Thanks again and please keep these folk song tutorials coming!

[@68tri1]

Great lesson. Clear and understandable. Thanks

[@BardofCornwall]

Glad it was helpful!

[@urielprince12]

I'm Soo buying a mandolin amazing folk instrument

[@russellshearer1690]

Really enjoyed that ... as a 5row box player I The mandy and the box work well together ! Well done !

[@Huldru]

Come play a show near Guelph, ON!

[@isobelburke2818]

thanks for posting

[@malcolmkeene]

You've got a good voice there Jesse

[@agp24432]

Great tutorial Jesse thanks for taking the time to make it for us beginners

[@sebastiancotrone1874]

Thank you a bunch! Just started playing mando, and you have helped me get going a lot!

[@aspektx]

I can't believe how straightforward this was. Thank you.

[@tonivines1296]

Hi from England! Great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@albertharrison3945]

Came across this by accident.at last someone who makes sense ,thank you ,bought a mandolin in Italy whilst I was getting married

[@gypsyfilmsnewzealand5282]

Thanks for teaching the strumming, I have a chord chart, nice to have someone explaining the strumming patten.

[@francishackett6499]

Strum pattern will be useful. Thanks.

[@camyoung1731]

Please do ‘Rocky road to Dublin’ !!!

[@oneman49instruments]

Thanks for teaching!

[@clarkkentwearsglasses]

Tip the brim of my hat to you, thanks for the solid tutorial

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

Awesome lesson......very well explained and simple!

[@debralearyan8844]

❤ Jesse, Thank You. 💫

[@supertorin4532]

This original version was by a folk singer group called The Dubliners but it was populized by Thin Lizzy and a Metallica

[@LClulu]

Hi. I have zero experience with instruments though I love music. I chose the Mandolin as a challenge for myself this summer- I'm a bucket list junkie. I just wanted to say I enjoy watching your videos. And once I've got it figured out, I'll share and tell me what you think.

[@ChrisFP2]

Hi. I did the same a few years ago with ukulele. Surprisingly not too hard once you put the time in

[@ewwfreckles27]

lourdes conte-oro I did the same! I just ordered mine. How did it went?

[@anthonybuscarino6746]

so awesome thank you

[@forrest7126]

Awesome!

[@matttinoco6899]

Little late to the party but I would love to see Macpherson's Lament in a lesson video

[@marcosgutierrez6297]

Thanks!!

[@suelarkin8982]

Go canada❤

[@darrenhenley2258]

Could you please do Rocky Road To Dublin on mandolin? You had a wonderful video of it with the mandolin a while ago, and I enjoyed it immensely.

[@wiidlbeetle3857]

Man, this is awesome! Thanks for the video! It’s a big help!

[@BardofCornwall]

Glad it helped!

[@kellyk4450]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE and thank you..:)

[@CreativeSteve69]

hi Jesse I bought a mandolin and will be receiving it tomorrow I am excited to play it. but can you please do a video on how to tune it? :)

[@mikepiercey3845]

+Stevie Roder if you have a tuner its tuned to G-D-A-E (Thick string to thin)

[@CreativeSteve69]

+Mike Piercey thanks so much for the helpful tip highly appreciate it. :)

[@mikepiercey3845]

+Stevie Roder no problem....I too am quite a beginner at mandolin I've been playing guitar for nearly 10 years and with any instrument it's the best bet to get a teacher....hope you have some fun! Peace man

[@SuperCyril2]

Jesse could you please post a tutorial for rocky road to dublin. I wanna learn that song on mandolin. 😊

[@InsertName130]

Good voice.

[@gordonbreault8902]

this sounds lovely

[@Doorkicker505]

Jesse- I've also heard a variation of the lyrics "Stand and deliver for the Devil he may take ya" I guess its all the same. I might take up the mandolin now. It doesn't seem that different from the banjo.

[@thebigbison9949]

Very well done!

[@alastairmonk4884]

Great really like that thanks

[@ryanbrawn5512]

I would love to learn a very very easy version of shady Grove on mandolin please

[@beorngare]

Ok I need to find me a mandolin now. ^^

[@jmoakley1]

Loving this.

[@jessgibbs8702]

omg, love this song. Im irish (from Kilkenny) and I first got introduced to this song and instrument on holiday to spain when I was younger as me and my friends (also from Ireland, but diff parts) were in an Irish Bar, and the musician (Brendan O'Brian) was playing this. I was wondering, would you be able to fo Flogging Molly 'If I ever leave this world alive'.

[@danielrose9977]

I agree! Flogging Molly “If I ever leave this world alive” would be a really great video. I know the chords but can’t seem to find a drumming pattern that fits.

[@banjodeano2202]

brilliant video thanks for sharing

[@jessierobison3968]

Jesse Ferguson is bae

[@fabricebaux6128]

great music !!!!!

[@davidAll5]

excellent ! thank u

[@tiernandevine2849]

Would you possibly be able to upload the night visiting Song

[@BardofCornwall]

Thanks for the request!

[@MikeontheMandolin]

Thanks for the video :)

[@ashleymarie6682]

I think I might have the same mandolin as you. Ventura? I bought this for my husband but he's more into guitar so i decided to use it :)

[@justinmcelveen9034]

Awesome! :)

[@nothing-2-live-4]

fuck yes, jesse fergusen

[@harlantanner7550]

Truly epic.

[@SoadBerry]

I'm not sure if Harold Foss is public domain but a tutorial of one of his songs would be cool!

[@earlstewart9832]

new to your site. Like your stryle. New to Mando, are there simplier chords for beginners?

[@BardofCornwall]

Welcome, Stewart! I think the mando chords I play are the simplest ones possible, mostly using just two fingers.

[@tessahallett4133]

Thank you!

[@bdavis6582]

Hi Jesse great learning site. I have just taken up mandolin and am trying to find the chords for when I'm dead and gone was maguiness flint. I wander if you know the song the chords would be great thanks

[@aceinurhole]

We have the same mandolin xD great vid, thank you!

[@bucksellers5364]

What kind of mandolin is that ?? ....I've been trying to figure that out...Cant see enough of the headstock to guess....

[@BardofCornwall]

Hi Buck, it's a vintage Hondo brand mandolin (around 25 years old).

[@kellyrheaume9275]

Can you do a tutorial on Touch the sky on the mandolin?

[@bandplop6162]

Hey Jesse, wow, your voice has a very nice sound. Can you show some other songs, this song is top explained.

[@chrisbonnell2221]

just came across your channel really good stuff. Could you do a tutorial on the monaghan jig?

[@jackblack5246]

Great tutorial! I have a question. What is the wristband on your right hand please?

[@BardofCornwall]

Thanks, Jack. It's a paracord bracelet, which can be disassembled to produce cordage in a survival situation.

[@sinonlini5367]

me encanta aunqe no entienda nada. u.u solo me gio por lo q veo graciass

[@jaymorgan6363]

So I'm new to the mandolin as well but I've been playing the french horn for 9 years so I'm not new to music. A few things are confusing to me in this video. One is when you slow down the strum pattern, it seems as if you're playing it in a different pattern than when you play it in the song. Slowed down is 1 2 & 3 & (eighth notes) and when played to speed it's 1 2 a 3 & (sixteenth notes). Also, are you playing another chord when you switch from the Am to F? Sorry, I probably didn't explain that very well, but in my opinion, it would be easier if you slowed down the song a lot more but played it exactly as you would full speed.

[@Shotzeethegamer]

6 years later so TRUE

[@brookesundling4156]

Hello :) I'm new to the mandolin, but I love this song so I'm determined to get it ;) However, in the video you show Aminor and F different than any of the chord charts I've googled. :( If you could recommend a cord chart to look at that matches what you show in the video I'd LOVE IT!

[@BardofCornwall]

Hi Brookelyn. Here you go: adel-guitarsblog.blogspot.ca/2011/07/mandolin-chords.html

[@brookesundling4156]

Thank you sooo much!

[@stfkyle7771]

Jesse, I cant get the strumming pattern for when you went faster, any suggestions?

[@ProfesorRagequitlife]

Do it very slowly and just work your way up faster over time man, the effort might seem fruitless but muscle memory kicks in after a while and you'll get the hang of it

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

+Jesse Ferguson greetings. The mandolin chords you show are different from others online . which ones are correct??

[@jeff9347]

this is great! although did you ever continue the "how to" for the mandolin? you should, this is so helpful, thanks!

[@R.L.Kramer]

I had an interesting time, imagining your face

[@newintown3664]

R.L. Kramer Haha I laughed so hard

[@chrisedley2839]

Awesome. Can you do Sonny’s Dream on Mandolin please?

[@anthonycrolla9496]

hi jesse can you do dirty old town and show chords for mandolin

[@jackblack5246]

Hi, what mandolin is it in the video pls? It sounds really nice, the G's and glassy high's..:)

[@BardofCornwall]

Hi Jakub. It's a vintage Hondo Mandolin, around 20-25 years old.

[@f1948s]

Hi Jesse, Your mandolin sure has a nice tone. What is the make and model that you used on this video?

[@BardofCornwall]

+Franko S. Hi Franko, it's a Hondo brand mandolin purchased about 20 years ago. I don't see a model number on it, but I gather that the new ones from Hondo aren't as good.

[@marek4sho]

Can u post godfather and captain corelli mandolin song

[@ashleymarie6682]

Forgive me for not being much of a music person (yet) but is Am A minor major or what?

[@AndrewHank1]

Hi Jesse, can you show us any bluegrass classics? Thx

[@chrisbonnell2221]

dude could you do a lesson for Monaghan jig?

[@Pivojed]

Hi! I'm in the process of choosing a mandolin (and I'm in it up to my nose). I was wondering if you could give me a first hand input on whether I should take the presence of a pick-guard as an important factor? I know it's pretty much of topic, but you seem like a kind of guy I'd like to have answer my mandolin-related perplexity. Thanks!

[@BardofCornwall]

Mortensen Hello there. I wouldn't consider the pick guard important. On a guitar I tend to put some wear on that area, but not on the mandolin. Maybe it's because the clearance between the strings and body of the mandolin is greater than on a guitar.

[@Pivojed]

***** Hey, thank you very much for such swift answer! An opinion from someone who knows the stuff and doesn't look like having hidden (financial or other uncool) motives means a lot. (Especially these days.)Thanks again and good luck!

[@luchadorito]

***** that appears to be a Stagg m20 mandolin...is it a good one? I am planning on getting one :)

[@patart5760]

I have just bought a mandolin m 30 I have know Idea whare to start I hav a few guitars so what song is the most basic I can play with melody

[@BardofCornwall]

Hi Pat, I have a mandolin tutorial video you might like to check out.

[@patart5760]

yes thank you I would have you a link

[@DrSowmyaSuryanarayana]

lovely :) I have a mandolin that's ,5 stringed in India...now how do I play with it..... Mandolin music is lovely anyways.... :)

[@pritomsarma9432]

Tune it to CGDAE, figure out the chords here www.looknohands.com/chordhouse/guitar/index_rb.html

[@cynkel7661]

would you please do a tutorial on "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" or can't you do it because of the copyright?

[@clashwithjuice2877]

what kind of mandolin are you playing in this video?

[@BardofCornwall]

It's a vintage Hondo mandolin.

[@MrFrisMich]

can you do about how to play the title Labyrinth from Stronghold (3), which also includes tabs?

[@Travide]

hi I know nothing about mandolin but I'm looking to learn an instrument. is the 2 strings on a mandolin treat like one? so is it like 8 strings or 4?

[@BardofCornwall]

It's 4 "series" of strings. So, yes, these pairs are treated as one string.Happy strumming,Jesse

[@urielprince12]

Hey been a while. Can u upload Irish washer women it's a great tune

[@soulkyper]

Mind doing one of these for lukey's boat?