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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.
| Joe Bane’s Schottische |
| Joe Bane’s Schottische, Part 1: Melody |
Barn dances, flings, and schottisches used to be distinct dance forms, since there were separate dances that went with them, but these days most traditional Irish musicians play them in a similar manner, with a similar rhythmic feel. “Joe Bane’s Schottische” is in the key of A, and the B part has some tricky fingering, requiring you to use you pinky on the high B on the E string. Marla walks you through the melody of both parts in this video.
| "Joe Bane's Schottische" (Available to subscribers) |
