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.
| Whelan’s Jig |
| Jig Set: “Whelan’s Jig” / “Donnybrook Fair” / “The Gander in the Pratie Hole” |
Use this video to practice playing three of the jigs you’ve learned in a set: “Whelan’s Jig,” “Donnybrook Fair,” and “The Gander in the Pratie Hole.” Marla walks you through the transitions between tunes, making sure you know how each new tune starts.
| Jig Set MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |