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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.
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| The Blackbird, Part 3: Variations and Ornamentation |
Marla talks about phrasing the melody of the “The Blackbird” and shows you some of the variations, ornamentation, and double stops she uses when she plays “The Blackbird.”
