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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.
| The Banks of Lough Gowna |
| The Banks of Lough Gowna, Part 1: Melody |
The jig “The Banks of Lough Gowna” works well in a set with two other jigs you’ve already learned, “The Hawthorn Hedge” and “The Lilting Banshee.” The A part of “The Banks of Lough Gowna” is in the key of B minor while the B part goes to D major. Marla shows you the melody of both parts of “The Banks of Lough Gowna” in this video.
| “The Banks of Lough Gowna” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers) |
