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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.
| Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz |
| Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz, Part 2: Triplets and Variations |
In this lesson, Marla talks about adding triplets to waltzes, explaining that since your right hand plays waltzes much like it plays reels, triplets in waltzes will also be played as they are in reels. Then she shows you some good places to add triplets in “Mrs. Kenny’s Waltz.” She also shows you how to add some melodic variations, particularly to the descending quarter notes in the first part. She also talks about creating a balance between ornamented phrases and unadorned phrases.
| "Mrs. Kenny's Waltz" (Available to subscribers) |
