Alan Ruff

Hallo Derek, Thanks for your information on replying to members on the Concertina .net Website. I f you have received this message then I have done something right for a change ! Regards. Alan Ruff

Hallo, There WAS someone out there. Many thanks to everyone who answered my plea, for their most helpful comments and the alacrity with which you have responded. I would reply to each of you personally, but I have not been able to work out how to do it through this site. I am not very computer capable. But I will take on board the suggestions you have kindly made. I am beginning to realise that it may be a lonely pursuit but I will give it my best shot. As information is flowing in to me I see that Concertinas make wonderful social history. I feel very fortunate to have been given one. Repeated thanks to you all. Regards Alan Ruff

Hallo out there. I have been given a 51 button Jeffries Duet Concertina which was formerly owned by my grandfather and has lain unplayed since his death 50 years ago. It has now been renovated and I am starting to try to play it. I can read music and play piano to a poor intermediate standard, but have no knowledge or experience of concertinas. I seem to be on a sharp learning curve. Any advice on obtaining a tutorial book would be appreciated. I am told that my grandfather was taught to play by one of the Jeffries brothers whom he met in a pub in Stonebridge, Willesden, London. In the concertina box was a handwritten button diagram for the left and right hands (probably written by Mr Jeffries), so I know which button to push for which note. I do not know anything about push and pull or air control. If there is anyone out there, HELP ! (Please).