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.
Accompaniment in E Minor: “Lafferty’s” |
Lafferty’s, Part 1: Melody |
The E minor reel “Lafferty’s” was composed by Sean Ryan (who called the tune “The Glen of Aherlow”). In addition to showing you the basic melody, Marla spends a lot of time showing you the kinds of melodic variations, ornamentation, and double stops you can play on “Lafferty’s.
"Lafferty's" (Available to subscribers) |