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.
Cucanandy/The Whistling Thief |
Cucanandy/The Whistling Thief, Part 1: “Cucanandy” |
The hop jig “Cucanandy” is very similar to the slip jig “The Whistling Thief,” so in this lesson, you’ll learn both. Marla starts by playing both tunes, which are in they of G, so you can see the similarity and difference, and then she teaches you “Cucanandy” phrase by phrase.
"Cucanandy" and "The Whistling Thief" (Available to subscribers) |