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.
Whelan’s Jig |
Jig Set: “Whelan’s Jig” / “Donnybrook Fair” / “The Gander in the Pratie Hole” |
Use this video to practice playing three of the jigs you’ve learned in a set: “Whelan’s Jig,” “Donnybrook Fair,” and “The Gander in the Pratie Hole.” Marla walks you through the transitions between tunes, making sure you know how each new tune starts.
Jig Set MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |