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.
Bill Malley’s Barn Dance |
Bill Malley’s Barn Dance, Part 1: Melody |
You’ll learn another barn dance in G in this lesson, “Bill Malley’s Barn Dance,” which has a bit of wistful quality compared to “The Hills of Tara.” Marla walks you through the melody of both parts of “Bill Malley’s Barn Dance” in this video. She also talks about keeping your picking hand moving.
"Bill Malley's Barn Dance" (Available to subscribers) |