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Thank you Don! Makes it all worthwhile. Yes, the Elise looks very interesting. The guy who gave me my Jackie had one for a while. All the best Les

I made this video today to help anyone who is contemplating starting to play and is unsure of the differences. I would have found this very useful when I started so I hope it will be of use to people out there. Please click the link below to view the video https://youtu.be/IhvrtWpby8g Les

If you go to Wheatstone English Concertina price list for 1925 ( for instance), on the concertina.com website, it shows firstly the button layout for a 56 Treble... G to G four octaves from G below middle C. Then it will show the ranges of varius models. But quickly and taking the 48 treble ( G below middle C to C above the fifth ledger line beyond the treble stave)... then the Tenor treble is a 56 that adds the notes down to C an octave below Middle C. Tenor is usually a 48 that starts on the C an octave under middle C. Baritone is either a 48 pitched a octave lower than a Treble or a 56 an octave belows the 56 Treble ( usually called an extended Treble).This has the Low G ( on the lowest line of the Bass clef) on the right hand end.Also exists in 64 key versions. A Baritone-Treble is basically a treble with a keyboard that continues downwards keeping the same patern untill it reaches that G on the bottom line of the Bass clef , only now that note will be on the Left hand end. These come in 56, 62 and 64 key models. There are variants and specials too. A wee bit confusing but this is the basics. Basses exist in several sizes too, both single and double action. Thanks Geoff - I really appreciate your help!

Thank you so much - this is brilliant, just what I wanted!!

Having done a little research would I be right in saying that a tenor EC is pitched somewhat below a treble. i.e. the lowest note is C (Bass clef second space and the highest note F (Treble clef fifth line)? Therefore, a tenor-treble goes up as high as a treble but has the extra low notes down to the C (Bass clef second space)?

Thanks Geoff. I have just looked on both sites but apart from a generic chart for the EC I've drawn a blank. Is there anyway you could provide me with a specific link? Many Thanks Les

Hi, I have a Jackie Treble concertina and the range is G below middle C on the piano up to the C two octaves above middle C. I know that the Jack Baritone has a range of exactly one octave below this. However I am confused about the range of other ECs. For instance what is the range of a tenor, tenor-treble or a baritone-treble? Is there a chart anywhere on here that I could refer to? I would be very grateful for any information on this subject. Many Thanks Les

Very easy lesson with tab attached. Key of D major. Introducing the F# note and a couple of simple harmonies. This is the link to the video:- https://youtu.be/8iyyLtxXQLw For explanation of my EC tab click this link:- https://youtu.be/VwSVDqsz02k Les On Top Of Old Smoky.pdf

Here is the link to the video:- https://youtu.be/2VDVFSsWKvY A really easy tune which uses my new EC tab which you can download from www.daddylongles.com - Go to "Concertina Music". I've also attached the file of this tab. Perfect for a beginner! Les Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.pdf

I made this video today for anyone who may be thinking about starting to play this instrument:-

Hi Dave, Yes that looks really good. I specifically came up with my tab as it really helps me play more accurately. It also made me learn all my notes on the EC which can't be a bad thing! Les

I have been working on a new kind of tablature for English Concertina. Even though I can read music I have found by using this tablature I can play more fluently. I have made a short film to explain:- You can download the tab sheet here:- www.daddylongles.com - go to "Concertina Music" and look for "Morning Has Broken" I have made this very easy tune my first example. This tab could be adapted for other English Concertinas. The one I play is a 30 button "Jackie" treble instrument.