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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 Reels |
| Introduction to Reels, Part 1 |
This lesson builds on the picking-hand exercises you learned in the last lesson by introducing you to reel rhythm. Marla starts with a “broken thirds” scale exercise, playing it through a couple times slowly, so you can play along with her. Then she incorporates the broken thirds into a rhythmic exercise similar to one you did in the lesson picking-hand technique. Marla also gives you advice on fingering, such as leaving your fingers down for maximum sustain until the next note rings.
| Intro to Reels Exercises (Available to subscribers) |
