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.
| Accompaniment in A Minor: “Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine” |
| Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine, Part 1: Melody |
In this lesson you’ll learn to accompany tunes in the key of A minor, using the march “Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine.” Marla starts by showing you the melody of “Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine,” walking you through both parts in this video.
| "Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine" (Available to subscribers) |