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This is just a wonderful set of tunes. Thank you

Can anyone tell me about their current experiences or if they know the specific rules for taking a wooden Concertina across the US/Canadian border? I know there is a problem with Rosewood and Ebony but I dont know about other woods or how to find out. I am about to buy an older Dipper but we dont know what wood is on it and I do have to cross the border now and again.

Are you still looking? I might be selling mine. It was new in September

Are you still looking? I am in the states but have a chance to upgrade. I just bought this Morse Ceili new in September.

I so agree

I am strongly considering attending this years Boxwood Festival in Lunenburg Nova Scotia. Just wondering if any of the Anglo players here have attended in the past. I just started playing in September so I want to be sure this would fit. It started as a Flute event but has grown considerably. They offer slow playing each day and a Concertina instructor. http://boxwood.org/canada_register Any thoughts?

I really appreciate all the suggestions and will probably try several different ones. And yes I was a math teacher. But I will have to go slow on any music theory because I am learning so many new things at the same time. I am really glad I was directed to Gary Coovers books because I can at least feel like I am making some progress.

Thank you Theo, I have signed up for this. May be more then I can digest right now. But I will give it a go.

So here I am, 66 years old and just playing my first instrument. I am using Gary Coovers books but I really would like to read music. I live in a very remote area. There are music instructors but no concertina players. If anyone can suggest an app, a way to practice reading music that would be great. All suggestions are welcome

So glad you mentioned this. I just donated. I hadn’t even thought of it.

I found Bob to be really very nice when I contacted him about my interest before it was listed on eBay. Unfortunately it was not in my budget. I am sure if you have interest in this instrument you should contact him. I also know that ivory or rosewood can cause real issues especially if you are crossing borders.

I might be interested if this person passes

Exactly

Thank you, Wolf! Both for the music and for fixing my misplaced and hijacked thread. This really helps

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Kinda so of my right little finger is doing fine

I cannot believe how much every day when I pick up 'Sadie and play what I can there is so much joy.

Sad thing is it is not anything very difficult. Just Fevre Jacque from Gary Coover's book. When I try to hit the little finger it comes out really weak. But I appreciate the encouragement and will keep trying.

Just to let you know that my tutor is still there as a free down load if anybody wants it.It was recorded for Anglo beginners and is a help for twenty button playing. It was the way I found to enable my left hand to accompany my right. Al So isn’t still available somewhere? This link is not work8 g for me. Thank you for this

So I understand which buttons on an Anglo are supposed to be played with my little finger but I find I dont do very well on my left hand for the second to the last button . I do much better if I use my ring finger. Is this verboten or sacrilegious? Will I be developing a terrible habit?

If you would be so kind to post a recording if you do

Thank you very much Gary. I will listen to those links and hope you find a quieter place to record.

So did this finally sell? How much?

Thank you so much for these. Right now I am trying to learn "Nancy" from the 1,2,3 book but can't find the tune I the internet. Does it exist somewhere? I really need to hear something before I can play it.

Just want to thank you, Gary Coover. I have been playing Concertina for three months. It is my very first instrument. I attended NESI this year and Marta Vogel recommended your books and then Jody Kruskal explained some of how you put them together. They have been a godsend and I look forward to Cowboy songs