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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.
| Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz |
| Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz, Part 1: Melody |
This lovely three-part waltz in the key of D was recorded in the 1920s by Irish fiddler Michael Coleman when he was living in America, so it has some “American” influences. In addition to being a great waltz melody to play, it’s a good tune for working on playing triplets in waltzes. Marla plays it through and then starts breaking down the melody phrase by phrase. The B and C parts of “Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz” are half as long as the A, but each has its own distinctive melody.
| "Mrs. Kenny's Waltz" (Available to subscribers) |
