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) |