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.
The Banks of Lough Gowna |
Jig Set: “The Hawthorn Hedge” / “The Lilting Banshee” / “The Banks of Lough Gowna” |
Use this video to practice the set of three jigs that includes “The Banks of Lough Gowna.” Marla shows you the transitions between tunes and then plays through the set, playing each tune twice.
Jig Set: “The Hawthorn Hedge” / “The Lilting Banshee” / “The Banks of Lough Gowna” MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |