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.
Comb Your Hair and Curl It |
Comb Your Hair and Curl It |
The E minor hop jig “Comb Your Hair and Curl It” is often played with a lot of triplet phrases. Marla shows you the basic version and how to embellish it with triplets. She also shows you some of the variations she plays, with double stops and melodic variations.
"Comb Your Hair and Curl It" (Available to subscribers) |