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 Sailor’s Bonnet |
The Sailor’s Bonnet, Part 1: Melody |
The last tune in the Tarbolton Set is the D major reel “The Sailor’s Bonnet.” It’s a straightforward tune, but the first part is eight bars long and the second part is 16 bars long. Marla walks you through the melody of both parts of “The Sailor’s Bonnet” in this part.
“The Sailor’s Bonnet” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers) |