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About Christian Husmann
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Chatty concertinist
- Birthday 08/19/1974
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Playing the English Concertina since years, I started with English and Irish folk music but changed now (main focus) to classical music as well as original scores for the EC. Playing alone and together with a flute playing friend.<br />Accordion - M3 (free base system) mainly Baroque and all types of Classical as well as modern music - orchestra and solo.
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Münster
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Looking to buy Concertinas- Barleycorn Concertinas
Christian Husmann replied to Ciaran Algar's topic in Buy & Sell
Hello, I’ve already contacted your dad and packed one but still hesitating as I haven’t understood the new regulations yet... Christian -
Need help! Cigarette smoke?
Christian Husmann replied to seanc's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I’ve recently acquired an instrument and a tobacco/ cigarette smell is definitely noticeable. It’s getting a lot better by leaving it outside of it’s case and changing the case. I had a spare one as it’s previous one had the same smell. but it’ll take time -
Oh, I’m sure you’re going to enjoy playing your new instrument, have fun!
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Bellow control. How to learn it.
Christian Husmann replied to Maarten's topic in Teaching and Learning
Hello Gail, yes, it sometimes happens with the very high or very low notes. As you said, you’ve got to be creative. Some play better on the pull or push, if the notation allows it you could try to push that button earlier down as you’d normally do. best wishes -
Bellow control. How to learn it.
Christian Husmann replied to Maarten's topic in Teaching and Learning
Hello Maarten, interesting question. And a question that should be asked more often as yes, the concertina can easily be learned and therefore doesn’t need a lot of tuition like other instruments. But I’ve got the feeling that the most important part of the instrument doesn’t get enough attention. Depending on the music it’s worth to try out different ways of bellows directions: If you’re playing a long phrase at the beginning it’s sometimes useful to open the bellows and start pushing to eventually have more air for the than uninterrupted phrase. Putting on emphases has -
Thank you, it’s a fine Instrument. Beautiful to look at and a joy to play
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That was quick, thanks!
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Hello! does anyone have an idea what gauge (?) in the Wheatstone ledgers is standing for? thanks Christian
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English concertina suggestions?
Christian Husmann replied to seanc's topic in General Concertina Discussion
A decent Lachenal could do the job - I’ve got a wooden ended New Model which has a fast action, good reeds and a mellow and sweet tone. I’ve got a Model 22 as well and yes, it can be loud but it’s got a good dynamic range. Maybe it’s worth trying to play at the bottom end of loudness… installing internal baffles could help as well -
Dating A Lachenal From The Serial Number
Christian Husmann replied to johnconstable's topic in Concertina History
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Dating A Lachenal From The Serial Number
Christian Husmann replied to johnconstable's topic in Concertina History
Hello, I would like to know the date of my New Model, #59204, it’s an English treble. Ebonised ends, silver plated metal fittings. Another New Model, English treble, metal ends, #39818 thank you very much! -
Source for Wheatstone brown leather
Christian Husmann replied to Oberon's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Maybe asking Steve Dickinson might be helpful… www.wheatstone.co.uk -
What a pleasure to watch
Christian Husmann replied to Christian Husmann's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Thank you Daniel