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.
Toss the Feathers Set |
“Toss the Feathers” in E Minor, Part 1: Melody |
You’ve already learned a reel called “Toss the Feathers” in the key of D, but there’s another classic reel with the same name in E minor. It’s a seisiún standard, and both tunes work well together in a set rounded out by “Lafferty’s.” You’ll learn the melody to the E minor “Toss the Feathers” in this video.
“Toss the Feathers” in E Minor Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers) |