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.
O’Carolan’s Draught |
O’Carolan’s Draught, Part 1 |
“O’Carolan’s Draught” is one of O’Carolan’s most popular tunes. It has a hornpipe-like feel, and, as with many “O’Carolan tunes, combines Irish folk and Baroque sounds. Marla walks you through the melody of the first part of “O’Carolan’s Draught” in this video.
"O'Carolan's Draught" (Available to subscribers) |