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left hand c draw is flat and muffled
papawemba replied to Martavogel's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
I have the exact same problem but A drawn (not a Ceili) just about one week ago. I have told by seller (Algar) the reason could be humidity (like Noel Ways said). But I am still looking for a solution ! In my case, reed and reed frame is good so it is probably reed frame placement or valve (like Frank Edgley said) or... I am a total newbie in maintenance and I find it so complex to find the reason... Nicolas -
expanded: button layout options on 20b vs. 30b Anglo
papawemba replied to Wolf Molkentin's topic in Teaching and Learning
As a beginner view, yes that's what I meant ! Keeping finger on the low A and playing other notes around, and the G on push, lot's of fun. -
expanded: button layout options on 20b vs. 30b Anglo
papawemba replied to Wolf Molkentin's topic in Teaching and Learning
Totally agree with low A :-) And can be used as a fun drone note -
www.IrishConcertinaLessons.com
papawemba replied to Caitlín Nic Gabhann's topic in Teaching and Learning
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I guess no catch...I am thinking about it but definitively waiting for a sale.
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Tiposx, have you consider the mcneela New Swan concertina ? I started a thread here Best
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Hello ! There is this thread about mcneelamusic Phoenix concertina but what about the "New Swan concertina" ? Does anybody can give his/her impression ? Here is a Link The description say "Produces a strong, clear & bright tone" and a reviewer say "Lovely concertina, has a very sweet sound" lol It does sound kind of sweet, which is good. Thank you, Nicolas
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Hello Tiposx, you can find my initial impression of the Wren 2 here : https://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?/topic/19805-buying-advice-under-50000/&tab=comments#comment-185246 I was really going for the Phoenix lately but as I couldn't find any more information/reviews, I gave up. And find out that for the price of a 3 rows (in general), I could buy two vintage 20b lol or a 20b and 26b... The third row is very expensive !! Best !
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www.IrishConcertinaLessons.com
papawemba replied to Caitlín Nic Gabhann's topic in Teaching and Learning
Hello Terence, I subscribe to both of them (not at the same time ? ). There are nice tune on both side and no overlap. IrishConcertinaLessons is a newborn site and have only access to beginner part, where you’ll learn fingering for each tune (which is great) and eventually an alternative. I personally really like the tune “Fig for a kiss”. The down side is that she does not teach ornamentation at all in beginner section (I think an advance beginner could already start basic ornamentation or double note to emphasis the tune), that was the biggest disappointment for me but no big deal. OAIM: You have access to beginner and intermediate, both have lessons going on (and from various teacher) and ornamentation. I don't feel that it is less modern ? (also have mp3, pdf and video). At the end both are great, I probably should have wait for the intermediate lessons next year in IrishConcertinaLessons.com. Best- 9 replies
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The end looks exactly like this Lachenal.
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I asked myself the same question about the Phoenix, it does sound pretty good ! But like you said, she is a very good player and can make the Wren sound pretty good too... My story: I bought the Wren and decide to send it back for a refund. They have a good refund policy so you can always order the Phoenix and send it back if you don't like it ! Good luck and in that case, please tell us what you think about the Phoenix ? I decided to go for a vintage 20b, cheaper and usually very good if well restored (better buy from a known seller/shop). But now looking for a 26b. For a 30b, I understand your choice concerning the Phoenix. Nicolas
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Should I buy a brass reed vintage anglo ?
papawemba replied to papawemba's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Thank you for your answer !! Lots of information here, this is very helpful and instructive (I'll get back very often to read all this again). It does reconfort my choice...why not brass reeds after all :-) But more for home use so eventually I don't care if not modern pitch... I understand better the "slow" thing. And that brass reeds are more sensitive and airtight bellows is critical... I'll probably do my experience so I can answer to the next person asking about brass reeds ha ha I already bought a concertina from Chris and I am very happy with it ! Chris Algar just does not like (at all) to describe sound or kind of sound (mellow, harsh, warm,...) so it is not easy to buy online. Nicolas -
Hello everyone, An old discussion back again... I like to buy a 26b anglo concertina and I actually think about going for a George Jones Anglo concertina with brass reed (from Chris Algar), because cheaper than steel (budget) and I like the mellow/warm tone, but never tried it. I read on many place that brass reed gets out of tune quickly and is slower to speak and can break. Then I stumble upon harpomatic post in this thread : Here is a part of it : "Now, when both of my concertinas are equally airtight, here's what I get: 1) no rust or corrosion on brass reeds - reeds look brand new with just a swipe of a brass cleaner 2) reed responsiveness is the same on both instruments 3) dynamic range is the same (will elaborate a bit further on that): the brass one can be played much more quietly at the extreme low volume limit (whisper level, you can play next to someone sleeping, without waking them up). 4) sound is indeed, very different. 5) volume is not as different as it seems, and as common opinion would have it, and here comes my "elaboration"...." Here are my remarks/questions : a) Brass reeds gets out of tune: Chris Algar told me that it does not get out of tune… (I guess he meant for "home use". Probably in session if you play as hard as possible, it can get out of tune...) b) Brass reeds can break: Apparently this is true but in what condition ? Those vintage concertinas are eventually 200 hundreds year old and the brass reed are still there ! So I guess it does not break that easily :-) c) Brass reeds slower to speak: Reading harpomatic post saying "the brass one can be played much more quietly at the extreme low volume limit", I understand the opposite, it is super-fast to speak ! And if slower to speak, what does it mean ? Does it need more air ? Is it in all register or only low register ? The final question is can Irish tune can be played on a brass reed concertina ? I mean probably not super fast tune but I guess it is possible to get it up to speed or this is the maximum speed here All input and experience welcome ! Thank you, Nicolas
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Still for sale ? lol
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Thank you Takayuki, you helped me again :-) You’re an encyclopedia !!
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Hello ! I am looking for the name of this tune : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdhwnrmvU8 Thank you for your help ! Some of you have an Irish music database in their head :-) Best ! Nicolas
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Yes promising ! I also like the "The Story behind the Tune" (something usually non existent in tab book/DVD...) Playing a Irish tune to someone who has zero knowledge of Irish music makes it much more interesting for the listener to know the story :-)
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Name those 3 tunes game (Breda Shannon & Bernie Geraghty)
papawemba replied to papawemba's topic in Tunes /Songs
Yes that's it :-) Thank you Ann ! Always good to know the name of tune when learning it :-) Love her selections. -
Name those 3 tunes game (Breda Shannon & Bernie Geraghty)
papawemba replied to papawemba's topic in Tunes /Songs
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Hello ! Just when I was thinking it's getting difficult to find tune that I wan't to learn, just found 3 tune played by Breda Shannon & Bernie Geraghty class. I really like them !! (trying to tab this out right now :-) The tune name is pronounced out loud but I don't understand at all :-/ What do you think they are ? Tune 1 Tune 2 Tune 3 Is the name "less doesn't matter" (jig) !? Thank you and enjoy ! Best
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Thank you Roger, yes he was actually on tour, just got an email from him but the concertina I was interested in is sold
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I bought online a Lachenal 20 buttons (one year ago) and was quite happy with reed lounge service. The concertina was in very good working condition etc... (eventually one button needed more air to sound but I guess this is usually the case with lower end concertina). I send him some questions in order to buy a concertina but got no response since a week...don't know what is going on...maybe just too busy. Best
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Agree with the Online Academy of Irish Music, I found great tunes that keeps me going ! You get online video + downloadable pdf music sheet (no tab) and mp3. Concertina demystified is great too but not many tunes and get hard pretty quickly. But it gives information on chord/scale, also playing melody on right hand and accompaniment on left hand. Nicolas
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Fun Tunes. What's your favorite C/G anglo
papawemba replied to LateToTheGame's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I love to play this Mazurka : Best -
No worry Peter ! I still think about this concertina, unfortunately I cannot try it before I buy :-/ But I really need to learn this tune ! And I see it can be played on a 2 rows :-) maybe I'll just buy a 2 rows, a 3 rows is like 1000 euros more for the third row !!