The Kesh Jig, Part 1

from: Beginning Celtic Fiddle with Emerald Rae

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The Kesh Jig

The Kesh Jig, Part 1

The Kesh Jig, Part 2

The Kesh Jig, Part 3: Play-Along Track

The Kesh Jig, Part 1

“The Kesh Jig” is a beautiful Irish tune and one of the most popular jigs; it’s played in sessions everywhere.It’s in the key of G, in 6/8 time (like all jigs), and has two parts. Emerald walks you through the first part of “The Kesh Jig” in this video.

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