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 G: “The Ballintore Fancy” |
The Ballintore Fancy, Part 1: Melody |
This lesson begins a series of lessons on accompanying Irish tunes on the mandolin. But, as usual, you’ll learn a tune and some variations as well as how to accompany it and tunes like it. “The Ballintore Fancy” is a two-part half reel in the key of G. Marla walks you through the melody of both parts of“The Ballintore Fancy” in this video.
"The Ballintore Fancy" (Available to subscribers) |