Whiskey Before Breakfast

Reel · 4/4 · D major

Whiskey Before Breakfast is a popular traditional North American fiddle tune of uncertain origin that is widely played in both old-time and bluegrass repertoires. Set in D major with a standard 4/4 meter, the tune is structured as a lively reel featuring a driving rhythm and a notoriously catchy, cascading melody. Because its exact historical roots remain largely undocumented, musicians primarily focus on its upbeat character and the technical dexterity required for its rapid ornamentations.

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