Chris Timson Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Seeing Stephen's Waschica German concertina reminded me of my idiotina, which I recovered last weekend during a massive clearout of our loft. Here it is:- It is indeed a variety of anglo, playing just 2 notes: C and E. When you play it, 2 little balls whizz round in the transparent bit. I've been trying to find the words to follow that last remark, but somehow I can't... Quite a co-incidence that it should turn up again now. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 (edited) Does it blow bubbles too ? I bet you mine does ! Edited September 3, 2004 by Stephen Chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart estell Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It is indeed a variety of anglo, playing just 2 notes: C and E. When you play it, 2 little balls whizz round in the transparent bit. A perfect instrument for Music Hall performance then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It is indeed a variety of anglo, playing just 2 notes: C and E.A perfect instrument for Music Hall performance then But I'll bet those handles could be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart estell Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 But I'll bet those handles could be improved. Surely with the addition of a neck-str... oh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 But I'll bet those handles could be improved. Surely with the addition of a neck-str... oh, never mind. No, I don't think we want to go down that road . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrigglefingers Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Clearly a quality instrument, Chris, at least compared to the woodblocks. How would you feel about adding some red and yellow ribbons to act as a neckstrap and play in Bath this weekend with Mr Wilkins'? Beers are on me if you do! Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Thompson Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Perhaps we could get together about 30 of these - tuned to different notes and produces a "concertina angklung band". But perhaps an English variant would be better - two notes per instrument might be too confusing. (An angklung band consists of a collection of bamboo "bells", each player being responsible for one note only. It sounds wonderful). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Madge Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 (edited) Yes! send Chris over to the Kennet and Avon Handbell ringers for instruction! They should know just how to do it and they're a jovial bunch. Robin Madge (Edited for spelling) Edited September 6, 2004 by Robin Madge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 How would you feel about adding some red and yellow ribbons to act as a neckstrap and play in Bath this weekend with Mr Wilkins'? Beers are on me if you do! Find me a tune with just C and E in it and persuade the lasses to dance to it and you're on (and I'll buy the beer). I'll bring the minibeast this Thursday. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomylly Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 looks like it'd be a PERFECT first concertina for my kid-on-the-way. (which, by the way, we found out will be a girl -- Keely Rose Garman should hit the world running some time in late December) (and yes, I want her to try the concertina!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Chris, I was just checking eBay and found what looks rather like a variant form of the Idiotina, here. You could start a collection of them ! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 You could start a collection of them ! Me want me want waah! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 (edited) Rhomylly oh yes I think it is really fine to wish your kid play the ... the idiotina. Did you consider HOW LONG you wish her to play it, too ? (for the sake of your own sanity) Edited September 20, 2004 by Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Me want me want waah! Well, I was outbid (by a high official in the Vatican, it would seem - draw your own conclusions). I cannot be philosophical about this. I have already thrown my rattle out of the pram, and I am investigating the effectiveness of repeatedly holding my breath until my face turns blue. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 ...I am investigating the effectiveness of repeatedly holding my breath until my face turns blue. To match some of those concertinas that have appeared on eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomylly Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Tina, Until she's old enough to leave it at Grandma's house, lol. Or until she's old enough to learn to play the real thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dickey Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Perhaps someone would like this to add to the collection:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...4326422424&rd=1 Funny, I'm sure the description reminds me of somebody Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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