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World's Biggest concertina ?
Noel Ways replied to SIMON GABRIELOW's topic in General Concertina Discussion
A beauty of the concertina is its portability. When the size becomes "excessive," perhaps one should consider a free reed organ?!? https://www.youtube.com/user/ReedOrganSociety -
Here are two young lads doing a bang-up job!
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Anglo concertina as an expressive instrument
Noel Ways replied to Kathryn Wheeler's topic in General Concertina Discussion
This piece that you wrote Kathryn so reminds of MrManfid's, "For Levon": -
Duet concertinas - why such a large overlap?
Noel Ways replied to ritonmousquetaire's topic in General Concertina Discussion
A little more background … When I first started exploring the Hayden system over a decade ago, I, too (like Stephen / Robert mentions above), thought the F# was an error on the key layout diagram. The word “Typo” came to mind back then. I thought that the diagram would surely change in time, but like others also observed, it did not (and I did check). Fast forward to the present, and I have now become a “steward” of one of these bastari instruments (as of a few months ago). I had forgotten the above layout issue - until I began to play in a few keys anticipating that lower Eb. Ouch!! Since then, I have been considering having the note changed from F# à to Eb, but before moving in that direction, I sought concertina.net’s input – which you have provided. Thanks again; this has been most helpful. I am leaning strongly to move in that direction. -
Duet concertinas - why such a large overlap?
Noel Ways replied to ritonmousquetaire's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Can anyone tell me why the original Hayden layout (for the left hand) has an F# next to the lower F and not a Eb? I'm sure the answer is straight forward, but it just does not make sense. Many thanks in advance. Screen shot of layout attached. -
Hear are videos of this instrument in action
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Below is a nice documentary of using the concertina in education and in a group setting.
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That was a feast! The music had a particular depth and feeling. I have never been a connoisseur of poetry, but there have been a few exceptions. The recitation of the poem at the end is one of the few. I am also amazed that the music was done on a lowly 20 button anglo (maybe I should not consider it "lowly" anymore)!
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Sing along undesirable - advise needed!
Noel Ways replied to RP3's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Keep your dog!! Perhaps this thread will provide some encouragement: -
There are several videos by this group which are sweet. This one boasts a concertina. I suspect that this group is new to most of us, so thought it worth sharing. Best
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Humidification packs for instruments
Noel Ways replied to robert stewart's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Dave, Is this addressed in your maintenance manual? -
Humidification packs for instruments
Noel Ways replied to robert stewart's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Is it possible to check and calibrate the Humiditrak? -
A Strange Hybrid Instrument
Noel Ways replied to Dave Leggett's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
I agree with Saguar-squeezer. You are onto something. I don't think this portative organ project should be given up but rather developed.