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.
Accompaniment in D Mixolydian and “Toss the Feathers” |
Toss the Feathers, Part 2: Variations and Ornamentation |
Marla gives you lots of ideas for variations and ornamentation on “Toss the Feathers,” including double stops, melodic and rhythmic variation, and triplets.
"Toss the Feathers" (Available to subscribers) |