Captain Mike

Being totally self taught I find this discussion fascinating (I've learned that if you are self taught your teacher is an idiot) Anyway, I was wondering if it is possible and/or desirable to practice scales such that you do a complete scale on a push or or a pull?

Again thanks for all the ideas and encouragement. I down loaded "Tutor for the Chromatic Anglo Concertina" from concertina.com. This book was written about the time I was born but it has some very good exercises. As I've worked through the exercises and (of course) practice I've notices my skills improve. Anyway it is definitely worth looking at.

First I want to thank everyone for their input. I've started practicing scales and it is amazing how it has helped. I've moved from really terrible to just terrible. One more question. I'm trying to get better at reading music. Would it be worth while to have the scales in different keys written out on a music staff so as I practice I could try to train my eyes and fingers at the same time? If this is a good idea has anyone already written this out or do I start from scratch? Thanks again for your help and ideas.

Wisconsin

I'm a REAL beginner. I have a 30 button Ango (Stagi) and need some very basic information. 1. What keys can I play with this concertina (besides C and G)? 2. When I practice scales should I go from C to C for example or A to F or what ever. What's really beneficial for me to work on as a beginner? 3. For keys that I can play is there an easy way to transpose the music to something I can play. Thanks. As I said I'm just getting started and am really enjoying it. I just want to spend my practice time beneficially.