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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 Humours of Tulla |
| The Humours of Tulla, Part 1: Melody |
“The Humours of Tulla” / “The Skylark” / “Roaring Mary” is one of the classic sets. It’s associated with the great accordion player Joe Cooley, who was a major influence on the San Francisco Bay Area Irish and folk music scene in the 1960s and 1970s. You can hear Cooley play the set here and learn more about Cooley and his music at joecooleytapes.org, which includes numerous recordings. In this lesson Marla shows you the first tune in the set “The Humours of Tulla,” a D major reel.
| “The Humours of Tulla” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers) |
