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.
An Choisir |
An Choisir |
The lovely B minor slide “An Choisir” translates as “The House Party” or “The Wedding Party” and it suits the mandolin quite nicely. Marla shows you the basic melody to both parts and then shows you how and where to add some triplets and some variations to the descending B part melody.
"An Choisir" (Available to subscribers) |