Bob McElroy

Jim Do any names come to mind? I'd love to pick their brains a little. (darn guitar players always want to pick something...)

Samantha I am based in northeastern US (NJ). The shops are all still guitar-centric. There are two fine fiddle shops (they carry violins too!), but I'm still searching for someone local that knows an anglo concertina from an angled saxophone. (the difference being the angled saxophones conquered Count Basie I think).

As if I needed to drive home that I am a newbie; I left out 'anglo' in my description. Based on some reading, investigating what primers are available, and my inclination towards Irish music, I figured it (the anglo) was what I should get. Thanks for the advice folks!

I play half slow guitar and the opposite on mandolin Now seeking to further annoy my dog, I plan on try the concertina. In considering concertina keys (presuming the entry level instrument I get plays somewhat in tune), is there a better all around key/key? I will most likely try and teach myself the guitar and mando tunes I know, and I find a great deal of the tunes are in G,D,C and the every popular E and A. I understand that you can play keys other then the 'named' keys (ie G/C) but like the guitar and mando, I imagine some keys are easier to finger. tanks! Bob