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In this lesson, you’ll learn the reel “Anything for John Joe.” It’s what is often called a “half reel” or “single reel,” meaning there are only 16 measures in the whole tune. Marla starts by playing “Anything for John Joe” through a couple times and then takes it apart slowly, phrase by phrase.
| Bantry Bay |
| Bantry Bay, Part 1 |
In this lesson, you’ll learn your first hornpipe, “Bantry Bay.” Marla starts by talking about the history of hornpipes and some of their melodic characteristics. Then she walks you through the basic melody of “Bantry Bay,” which is in the key of G major. You’ll learn the A part of “Bantry Bay” in this video.
| "Bantry Bay" (Available to subscribers) |
