I'll Fly Away; fiddle lesson showing melody and variations

I'll Fly Away is a gospel song written in 1929 by Albert Brumley. It is best known today from the soundtrack of the film "Oh Brother where art Thou", where it is sung by Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss.
It has become a bluegrass standard, and in this fiddle lesson I play four versions of the song. First is the basic melody. Secondly there are many grace notes which can be added. The third version has a driving shuffle rhythm (The Georgia Shuffle), best suited if playing backing fiddle. The final version is in the style of early bluegrass- a solo based on the melody, but dressed up with double stops, drones and blues licks.
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
/ 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
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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/
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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[@mrgroovestring]

You get the best tone out of your fiddle. And a fine old tune, thank you for this lesson Chris.

[@luveniaspotswood885]

Loved this lesson and one of my favorite gospel song. A lot of skills to learn. Thanks.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Luvenia

[@ogstopper]

Superb, as ever! Thank you, Chris.

[@dukepeterson]

Fantastic! That forth version is sweet! Thank you from Texas!

[@ritabeazley5481]

Hi Chris I've just played a great version of this following you on the telly......I've also gone very cross eyed with plenty of gurning also a very effective Georgia twitch! Lol...good job I'm alone at the moment. 🤪🤪🎻🤣 Thank you once again 👍🎶

[@maryshort6448]

Another great lesson Chris - as ever brimful of helpful practical info and useful potential variations. Plenty to work on indeed! Thank you.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Mary!

[@AntonioGarcia-uk2hi]

Thank you, thank you, thank you !!🙏🙏🙏

[@TheFiddleChannel]

You're welcome Antonio!

[@timmyv795]

I’m on day 2 of learning. I’m picking it pretty fast since I’ve been a musician all of my life. I play this song decent. This video has helped me out. I wish my double stops sounded as pretty as yours lol

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Glad you found it helpful.And don't worry about the double stops. It takes time!

[@christophertodd4204]

Very nicely done

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Christopher!

[@Pmedic7575]

Thank you!

[@stuartnisbet8061]

love it

[@bluegrasspointofview5191]

Can someone help me with the drones he discusses at the beginning? Guitar player here trying to get tabs for his double stops at the 3:00 mark.

[@marymartens5705]

Hey Chris! I'd like to here the song "unclouded day" from you!😀 Or also some Christmas songs!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Mary. Unclouded day is a good one- I'll put it on the list. For Christmas songs, you'll have to wait for Christmas!

[@marymartens5705]

@@TheFiddleChannel sounds good! I'm excided about it!😀

[@chrisfiorini7238]

Is there any way of getting the sheet music for this the different ways your are playing the song

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Chris. Send me a email to the address in the description below the video, and I will send you the pdf.

[@chrisfiorini7238]

Email sent

[@marymartens5705]

Is there a way I could get the sheet music?!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Mary. Yes, send me an email to [e-mail]

[@marymartens5705]

Email send!

[@houstonsam6163]

Dude - the Opry is *definitely* missing you.........

[@Fishbird]

You never name the key......?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Stanley. Sorry, it's in G!