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.
Roaring Mary |
Roaring Mary, Part 2: Variations and Ornamentation |
Marla shows you some of the melodic variations and ornamentation she often plays on “Roaring Mary.”