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.
Introduction to Polkas |
“Charlie Harris’s Polka” Play-Along Track |
Marla plays “Charlie Harris’s Polka” so you can play along with her. She plays it a few times at a medium tempo and incrementally increases the speed so you can get the feel of the polka at full tilt!
"Charlie Harris's Polka" MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |