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 Black Rogue |
The Black Rogue |
The jig “The Black Rogue,” which is in the key of D, has a lovely, off-center feeling because it doesn’t start on the D. In addition to learning “The Black Rogue” in this lesson, Marla shows you how to create a set with it and two other jigs you already know: “The Killaval Jig” and “Banish Misfortune.” Marla walks you through the melody of “The Black Rogue” phrase by phrase, giving you a few ideas for melodic variations as she goes.
"The Black Rogue" (Available to subscribers) |