If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and dont vote in the other threads. That is, each button plays the same tone whether youre moving the bellows in or out. Red cow music specialise in the english concertina and have a huge selection for sale at our york showroom, with makers such as morse,wakker,wheatstone,concertina connections, lachenal, scarlatti, hohner and stagi to name a few. This book is written for the 30button cg anglo concertina with either the wheatstonelachenal or jeffries layout, though alternate notes are provided in many tunes for players with 20button instruments. If you require any advice in selecting from our range of english concertinas, please do get in touch. This tune was the smash megahit of the 16th century, first. It is a fully chromatic instrument, having buttons in a rectangular arrangement of four staggered rows. I know little about concertinas other than it is anglo system and as far as i know. But she has shown no interest in taking the instrument further. The english concertina produces the same note on the push and on the pull. The c and g rows of buttons on an anglo german concertina have identical intervals. Anglo concertinas 30 duet concertina 6 english concertinas 26 dulcimers 72 appalachian dulcimers 52 hammered dulcimer 15 folk music books 296 american folk roots books 36 english folk music 96 folk dance music and cd instrument tutor books 84 irish folk music 42 scottish folk music and songs 52 sea shanties 4.
The aim was mainly to repair a few faults and tune it up, to make it more playable rather than carry out a complete restoration. Anglo concertinas specialists hobgoblin music, established 1976. Each piece is carefully chosen for its playability on the anglochromatic concertina. It has the same fingering as the jackie, but sounds one octave lower. A brief history of the anglo concertina in the united states by dan worrall in the united states the anglogerman concertina was very popular during the middle and late nineteenth century, but by the early twentieth century it had all but vanished from american popular culture, becoming only a hollywood symbol of the old days. There are a few different types of concertina, namely the english concertina, the anglo concertina, duet concertinas and chemnitzer concertinas. Bastari gc concertina sold bellingers button boxes. New straps, new case, pro microphone installation, spray polish. The tuning of this instrument does not correspond with the tuning used in the absolute beginners concertina book. English, anglo, and maccann duet, plus early wheatstone double duet, early wheatstone duett duet, crane or triumph duet, jeffries system duet, late wheatstone chidley duet, and hayden or wicki duet. I figured as much for some instruments you get what you pay for applies more broadly than others, and for the less popular or more complex instruments the range seems to be much more dramatically drawn out.
Aug 08, 2019 anglo concertinas also separate the low notes on the left side and the high notes on the right, making it easier to find the notes. The maple leaf rag, the liberty bell march, and more classic selections are presented for musical enjoyment. I need information and a value for a bastari concertina. We also have concertina cases, books for learners, free online lessons with a top tutor and much more. In one display case was a 30button anglo that looked like an italian w15 model, labeled bastari concertina. Wim wakker of the concertina connection see section 8, makers and repairers has been able to get concertinas made to his design in china but subject to his quality control.
I finished the bertram levy book about a month ago, and im really glad i put in the time and effort to work through it, because now i. The anglo concertina produces a different note on the push and on the pull. I have subsequently discovered that mel bays deluxe concertina book, also available on amazon, is based on the tuning of the scarlatti sc20r, so would recommend this for anyone purchasing a similar instrument. I found someone locally who is selling a bastari 30 button anglo concertina it looks the same as this model here s. I finished the bertram levy book about a month ago, and im really glad i put in the time and effort to work through it, because now i have a very nice repertoire of songs to pla.
Fancy carved casework,bellows look intact with no holes rips or tears,one button missing, one stuck and plays all the time the rest sound when pushed. Dec 18, 20 from the book christmas concertina for anglo concertina, p. What is needed is a systematic approach and, at last, here it is. The socalled concertinas made in germany and italy. In addition to tunes and exercises for beginning players, this tutor also presents more difficult tunes that have been carefully transcribed from recordings of the top anglo concertina players of the last several.
Many people buy or acquire an anglo concertina and find that it is less intuitive to play than it first appears. For anglo players, there is a further option in the shape of harold herrington, the button box, homewood, a. The air button didnt seem to let any air in or out, the buttons stuck in the expected way, the fivefold bellows were extremely stiff, and some of the notes were. Anglo concertinas come in 20key, 30key, and 40key variations. If you are willing to deal with that issue here is a great low priced concertina that you will have to futz with at some point. Bastari repairs i just finished fixing up a bastari gd anglo for a friend who plays for anonymous morris. The pirates life for me anglo concertinas are bisonoric, diatonic instruments. The large collection of this instrument on ebay is a testament to the increase in demand and interest in the concertina. The concertina was developed probably independently in both england and germany. We have a large range of concertinas for sale which includes the concertina accordion, lachenal concertina, anglo concertina and irish concertina. This uses accordion reedplates and has leather oneway valves.
Needs some tlc but definitely well worth it for such a vintage instrument. The english concertina is a member of the concertina family of freereed musical instruments. I also assume its a used instrument, since bastari is now known as stagi. This is made in italy and features nice leather binding on the bellows. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book. As you can see from the selection below, we cater for both beginner and professional concertina players, specialising in the 30 button anglo concertina in the key of cg. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Keyboard layout on each end of the concertina, the two. A concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. If there are more that should be added do let me know. The anglo concertina is the one most favoured by irish music players. A concertina, like the various accordions and the harmonica, is a member of the freereed family of instruments. The anglo concertina demystified house of musical traditions.
From the book christmas concertina for anglo concertina, p. Anglo concertinasred cow music anglo concertina shop uk. From anglo concertina in the harmonic style by gary coover, p. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Anglo style 20 button concertina about this specific concertina. English concertinas play the same note in each direction. Anglo concertinas also separate the low notes on the left side and the high notes on the right, making it easier to find the notes. It could not be easier to buy a concertina than here at red cow. English concertinas for salered cow musicenglish concertina. Does the instrument have 40 buttons, or 40 notes but only 20 buttons. This concertina has the standard 46 button hayden layout with a range from the tenor c to the b above middle c on the bass side, and middle c to the high d 3 octaves above middle c giving it almost an octave of overlap.
Crossposting to here as i think it has accordion reeds. Each end has a thumbstrap and a pinky rest for supporting the concertina, leaving your other fingers free to play. Stagi hayden duet concertina this concertina has the standard 46 button hayden layout with a range from the tenor c to the b above middle c on the bass side, and middle c to the high d 3 octaves above middle c giving it almost an octave of overlap. A 20key concertina limits the notes you can play, but it may be a good start if youre a beginner. Paypal payment due at end of sell, all sells final,sold in as is condition, buyer pays all shipping costs. As a rule of thumb, the english concertina is recommended if you want to play in a group concertinas or wish to play fast melodic music. Anyone know anything about stagi and bastari concertinas.
It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front. We carry a broad selection of books and other materials to get you started. I asked to see it, but i was really just engaging in idle curiosity. The concertina was developed independently in both england and germany. Another option for those interested in irish music is the online academy of irish music, with classes in irish concertina, button accordion, and piano accordion. Of all the other anglo tutors out there, the tablature system presented here is by far and away the easiest to understand and play. New trinity college ap1230 anglo style 30button chromatic concertina. Learning to play the anglo concertina blog one youtube. The c and g rows of buttons on an anglogerman concertina have identical intervals. An entry level instrument has 20 buttons with 2 keys for example c and g arranged in a similar order to 2 diatonic harmonicas split across left and right hands.
The three sections of the book contain tunes that can be played using one, two, or three rows of a cg anglo concertina, as well as lefthand chord charts for 10, 20, and 30button instruments. Documents in the concertina library concerning keyboard diagrams for the most important concertina fingering systems. I just finished fixing up a bastari gd anglo for a friend who plays for anonymous morris. The jackie is a treble english concertina, with a range comparable to a violin.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. English concertinas introduction to concertinas and. Invented in england in 1829, it was the first instrument of what would become the concertina family. Accordionanglo german concertina wikibooks, open books for. The anglo concertina absolute beginners chris sherburn and dave mallinson. I suspect if i had been playing concertina 25 years ago, i would know some of this. Teachers introduction to concertinas and accordions. Please contact us if you need help finding the right product for you for a primer on concertinas and accordions, including links to teachers, camps, and online communities, please visit our sister site. Both instruments are identical in appearance and sound, but differ in compass. If you learn to play a tune on the c row, you can use exactly the same combination of finger strokes and bellows action to play the same tune in the key of g, half an octave higher. Jan 01, 2000 the tuning of this instrument does not correspond with the tuning used in the absolute beginners concertina book. This concertina has been in the family since 1950 from new its not been played,and has been well looked after while being stored,i know very little about this instrument inquire on postal charges.
Jack baritone english concertina accordion reeds squeeze. Otherwise, the absolute beginners concertina is a good beginners tutor if you happen to have a matching concertina. The italian anglo bastari concertina does not fall under this classification as it is a real concertina and a good buy for the money. The anglo is often recommended for english folk dance and irish. Concertinas explained the anglo, the english and the duet. They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. This book uses the harmonic tablature system of anglo concertina in the harmonic style.
They are very good general intros, and quite handy to start you off, and have good diagrams of keyboard layouts and standard fingering options. The english version was invented in 1829 by sir charles wheatstone, while carl friedrich uhlig introduced the german version five years later, in 1834. The standard anglo learning resources supplementary. In the uk bastaristagi apparently rarely sold their better instruments. Best selling concertina for sale 2020 effortless learning. Due to different use of the term key in different concertina communities, i need to ask. Mick bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the cg anglo concertina, irish style. This is the concertina book for anyone who wants to play classic ragtime, marches, and popular themes, arranged for the 30button anglo concertina. English concertinas introduction to concertinas and accordions. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. Various forms of concertina are used for classical music, for the traditional musics of ireland, england, and south africa, and for tango and polka music. Anglo concertinas hobgoblin music usa anglo concertina store. English concertinas for sale red cow music specialise in the english concertina and have a huge selection for sale at our york showroom, with makers such as morse,wakker,wheatstone, concertina connections, lachenal, scarlatti, hohner and stagi to name a few.
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