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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.
| The New Roundabout |
| Polka Set: “The Little Diamond” / “Ballydesmond Polka No. 1” / “The New Roundabout” |
Use this video to practice playing three of the polkas you’ve learned in a set “The Little Diamond,” “Ballydesmond Polka No. 1,” and “The New Roundabout” in the key of A. Marla walks you through the transitions between tunes, making sure you know what key you’re going to and how each new tune starts.
| Polka Set MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
