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Hi Michael Are you thinking of his Stagi repair essay? http://hmi.homewood.net/adjuster/'>http://hmi.homewood.net/adjuster/ I can't think of making screws from scratch, although there are two videos of his spring making and tool. http://hmi.homewood.net/ Thanks Leo

Hi Juliette Welcome back posting. Haven't seen you here in a year. I like the addition of singing. It sounds nice. Look forward to more. Thanks Leo

Great Britain Concertina - Christmas Carol Medley Suffolk Maypoles to Mistletoe 2011:Cherry Tree Carol: Mary Humphries & Anahata Me hard at work coaching the concertina group in Wollaston!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJQGdhsEWk&fmt=18 __________ Ireland Mario Bros theme on concertina CCE Leixlip Recital - Aifric Boylan and Ciarán O'Grady http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQC0BEWL7mQ&fmt=18 __________ Japan (Set dance) The Storyteller - Concertina Solo.wmv (Set dance) The Three Sea Captains - Concertina and Flute Duet.wmv concertina コンサーティーナで「いつも何度でも」(Spirited Away) __________ US Tears Gravel Walk Reel - Concertina and Octave Mandolin Kerrie Bornman - Mamma Koesiesie __________ Brazil For Ireland I'd not tell her name - Concertina Down by the Sally Gardens - Concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70jljfby6Dw&fmt=18 __________ Ireland ComhaltasLive #360-3: Aoife and Deridre Granville and Maura Walsh http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_360_3_aoife_and_deridre_granville_and_maura_walsh/ ComhaltasLive #360-10: The Mac Gabhann Family http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_360_10_the_mac_gabhann_family/ ComhaltasLive #361-3: Stephen McMahon http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_361_3_stephen_mcmahon/ ComhaltasLive #362-2: Dylan Foley, Dan Gurney and Caitlín Nic Gabhann http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_362_2_dylan_foley_dan_gurney_and_caitlin_nic_gabhann/ ComhaltasLive #364-4: Mick O’Connor http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_364_4_mick_oconnor/ ComhaltasLive #365-1: Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh and Danny O’Mahony http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_365_1_micheal_o_raghallaigh_and_danny_omahony/ ComhaltasLive #365-2: Scoil Éigse Tutors http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_365_2_scoil_eigse_tutors/ ComhaltasLive #365-8: Caitlín Nic Gabhann http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_365_8_caitlin_nic_gabhann/ ComhaltasLive #367-4: Scoil Éigse Tutors http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_367_4_scoil_eigse_tutors/ __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Dick Very nice. Would have liked to hear the dog commentary. Thanks Leo

Hi Dick OOPS! Yeah, that creeps in like that occasionally. It came from the home page of the person uploading the videos, not the description. YouTube, at least on this side of the pond, redid their layout within the last week, and the country of origin is not specifically spelled out. It looks something like a two letter postal type code. That one is listed as GB. The sort really has nothing to do with content. But then again, isn't Northern Ireland part of "Great Britain"? Here's my geography lesson: I fixed that. I live in the Township of Brighton. There is London Ontario, Paris Texas, Rome New York. Frankfurt Kentucky, Athens Georgia, Vienna Ohio, Moscow Idaho, and probably lots more. Gotta love geography. Peace Bro!! Thanks Leo

France Walking In A Winter Wonderland Caramba! __________ Belgium Furet il court - concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt9eco2RNoI&fmt=18 __________ Japan (Set dance) The Wandering Musician - Concertina Solo.wmv __________ Ireland Teddy o Neill Concertina tunes - Clare.MOD Barbara Allen second version Noel Hill & Tony MacMahon - The Humours of Castlefin __________ New Zealand Concertina progress at mid-Dec 2011 'Momma Don't Allow' and 'Piano Cassé' .mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D95mEXFXmSw&fmt=18 __________ US Japie Laubscher - Saamstaan (Stand Together) Did You Ever See a Lassie __________ Great Britain Reel it in - Polka and jigs __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Marcus Try a word search on Boeremusiek. It should find a few resources, like this: http://www.boeremusiek.org.za/English/E_main_page.htm Not all of it is in English, but it's good information. Then combine the search with tutor, tuition, or anything else that comes to mind. Sorry, I don't speak the laguage, but, it's a start. Thanks Leo

Yes. I remember a few threads when it was finished. http://www.concertina.net/learning.html#saec Thanks Leo

Hi Marcus Have you tried this: http://youtubevideotomp3converter.com/ Thanks Leo

Ireland The Begley Family - The Final Set, Hornpipe & Reels - Moscow 2010 Tinneas Cinn - UL 2011 'Scott Joplin Meets the Kerryman's Daughter' Aoife O Halloran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO9EWQ9jdGI&fmt=18 Cormac Ó Beaglaíoch: Traditional Irish Music from LiveTrad.com Athol Highlanders Tutorial in D# She moved through the fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbrFYCNo6dc&fmt=18 The 9pm Project- Remembering Allenwood The 9pm Project The 9pm Project __________ UK Bradford on Avon Carols Band practicing at our house for tomorrow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QmrjsYLvOk&fmt=18 Bill's Christmas Vid 2011 The Polka Pests http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrWRR1F4bpk&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLZrZDMe538&fmt=18 __________ US Willie Nelson - Henningshoek Seties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY3DJyJzLSM&fmt=18 Kerrie Bornman - Hier wil ek nie bly nie (I don't want to stay here no more) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isodyM-djQU&fmt=18 Swaree Corofin-Plain-Set.MPG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxGN0iRLthg&fmt=18 __________ Japan k-waves LAB ~ ノーラと刻の工房「戦いの刻」 irish ver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N60BawMOnWo&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

US Maddie's Pride Crocodile Male Voice Choir - Sasingaxabene (No Argument, 1939) David de Lange - Roosterkoek (Grilled Bread, 1936) WhaleFest Grind: Hesitation Blues 11-11-11 wc macphersons lament.mov Rickett's Hornpipe. Anglo Concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w8aeDtAs4o&fmt=18 __________ Ireland Footura play Mickey Anne & Janet Jackson Footura play Elonya Footura play First semester and Hurricane Irene Footura play Victus lll __________ Japan (Set dance) The Deep Green Pool - Concertina Solo.wmv k-waves LAB ~ ノーラと刻の工房「刻の工房」 irish ver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKe0uawsscg&fmt=18 __________ UK Simon Thoumire at St Roch's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc72zbn9wLw&fmt=18 Anglo Concertina 3 Tunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRA315LwuU&fmt=18 Tin Whistle/ Concertina tunes by Kieth, Sylvia, George and Tom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfa0wNQBq5U&fmt=18 Come West Along The Road - S14E03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOZWHqVuJ-4#t=07m00s The Flood - The Lost Cavalry and Keston Cobblers' Club - Live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ybzbm2KbQ&fmt=18 Paddy Carey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OkuDOfV4vs&fmt=18 __________ Belgium Atholl Highlanders - concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGovPYSiqsA&fmt=18 Accords concertina 1,2 et 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMny7dOYWuw&fmt=18 __________ New Zealand Concertina progress report end Nov 2001 Harmony snippets for 'La Cuisinière' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y50bDaG0AU&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

England has been a strong sea-nation you know. That makes sense. You don't suppose it's this one do you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQhnM0V-4A#t=10m00s Thanks Leo

Hi Kautilya Would PDF's work? http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=9622 Thanks Leo

UK Scotts play Spongebob Xmas __________ Netherlands Quacker's Clones - The Wedding, The Banshee, Brenda Stubbert's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufiaGwsfFgc&fmt=18 __________ Italy JOHN KIRKPATRICK & SUE HARRIS - The Tailor and The Louse.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXRXLngkWig&fmt=18 __________ Belgium Auprès de ma blonde - concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw8i5RSdW4A&fmt=18 __________ Russia English concertina. Performance. The Lilting Banshee (jig) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI0Kw1j4Jew&fmt=18 __________ Japan 旅芸人サワムラ チャリティコンサート in 高円寺 "Kiki's Delivery Service" on Concertina　コンサーティーナで「魔女の宅急便」 __________ US Swingin' Tern Mark Widmer & Hog Wild Nov 19 2011 The First Noel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBP2KsFUKY&fmt=18 Off She Goes Hannes Schoeman - Till We Meet Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCD6p6BwgOM&fmt=18 WhaleFest Grind: Monkey Island Theme 11-11-11 Japie Laubscher - Lekker So (Nice, Like This) __________ Ireland Tinneas Cinn UL 2011 - 'Foreign Tunes' __________ Canada THE BUTTERFLY Alexander Prince 1913 Edison Blue Amberol Record: 23081 British series NAZARETH Alexander Prince 1913 Edison Blue Amberol: 23055 British series __________ Thanks Leo

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Hi Juan Lots of music on a concertina from Bolivia. But there's not an Anglo in sight. Your Wheatstone should fit right in. They generally look like this: Waldo Trujillo is the musician, and I've come across quite a few other videos from there. Most of which are posted as I found them. Nice music. Thanks Leo

UK WIGAN LACHENAL CONCERTINA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J2ncdbJvw0&fmt=18 Charlotte and Spong at Brighton Childrens' Festival Charlotte and Spong at Brighton Childrens' Festival 0003 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0HQn1SNVCM&fmt=18 __________ US Wally Doubell and his Waker Uppers - Tin Town (early 1930s) Scottish Fiddlers at the Spokane Folk Festival, Nov. 12, 2011 Scottish Country Dancers-"Laird's of Miltons Daughter & Mrs. McGhee", Spokane Folk Festival 2011 Scottish Country Dancers, Spokane Folk Festival 2011 - dancing to "Mrs. Stewarts Jig Set" Joe Livoti, violin, Myron Floren, concertina - Under Paris Skies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pZbPYm-uU0&fmt=18 Katthleen on Concertina at Riley School Mar 2011.wmv Concertina-Improv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCxih58Sjzs&fmt=18 Wheatley Processional Bonny Green Garters (Bampton/Headington) __________ Japan (Set dance) The Roving Pedelar - Concertina Solo.wmv Lili Marleen on Concertina　コンサーティーナでリリー・マルレーン __________ France en avent deux de travers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUTmbJxMvQk&fmt=18 le voyage à Maurice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPl95Bk-cKo&fmt=18 __________ Sweden Not Epic Concertina Guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmRUb2zxon8&fmt=18 __________ New Zealand Concertina progress report mid Nov 2011 Ashokan Farewell tune w harmony on 1 concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzbMf8oopoM&fmt=18 __________ Belgium Mockin' Bird Hill - concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkalb9VdHDE&fmt=18'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkalb9VdHDE&fmt=18 Accords concertina - La valse (part.3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkalb9VdHDE&fmt=18 __________ Italy JOHN KIRKPATRICK & SUE HARRIS - The Milkmaid's Song.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jhrSdejoH4&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

eh eh... Concertina-addicted you are! Hi Nisse You have no idea. Wait until you want get your second concertina and third and...... http://www.idw.at/concertina/ Thanks Leo

Hi Nisse That's why I picked three different styles of playing on theree different instruments for clarification. All three are really good concertina players, and members here. The English one is Danny Chapman (Ratface here). Try these. They're the best I can come up with on short notice. El Cóndor Pasa (Concertina) コンドルは飛んでいく コンサーティナ Yann Tiersen La Valse d'Amélie (English Concertina) アメリのワルツ コンサーティナ La vie en rose (Concertina & Guitar) Jan på concertina Dipper G/D Anglo Concertina - Oh Suzanna (You could play your harmonica with a concertina too.) I'm really not familiar with Piaf, but I did find one of her songs I recognized. All three of the instruments within their own limitations can play the music you suggested. There really isn't directly one made for one kind of music, but maybe an English would suit better than an Anglo. Here's a note layout for a standard 48 button English. Mine only has 37 buttons, with the other notes missing from the top. I don't miss them since the music I play doesn't use them, and it was lots more expensive when I bought it: http://www.concertina.info/tina.faq/images/finger6.htm Thanks Leo

Which Queen Stephen? After all, Burns used it in this wee poem, which was published back in 1791! Johnie Lad, Cock Up Your Beaver Mind you, when we consider what the word Beaver is a nickname for, in the U.S.A., I can't imagine folks over there being too keen to use Burns expression in public! Cheers, Dick Hi Dick Not a big deal considering where I live: http://www.gribblenation.com/papics/keystone/beaver-kerr.jpg I have heard this tune supposedly about the town at a history reenactment more than once or twice, although how they mixed up a hat with an indian is beyond me. Gotta love Burns: http://abcnotation.com/tunePage?a=trillian.mit.edu/~jc/music/abc/Scotland/air/CockUpYourBeaver2_G/0000 I will admit, though, searching in Google does produce some interesting results. Who was that guy that said "....separated by a common language." Thanks Leo

Hi Nisse I suspected as much and frustration isn't necessary. I couldn't make any sense of a harmonica when I tried it, it was beyond my comprehension, so I chose an English which made better sense to me. Different logic and layout. As far as videos, I've found as much as anybody, and there are plenty. What exactly are you looking for? It's not necessarily the instrument, the person pushing the buttons can get a lot out of a concertina. Here's one playing two different instruments; an Anglo, and a Duet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpVOOmmQA5Q&fmt=18 An Anglo concertina: An English concertina: On each of the channels, click on their name for lots more. Thanks Leo

Hi Nisse Would a 20 button C/G instrument have all the notes for the type of music you wish to play? If not, then a 30 button Anglo, or an English would be needed for the extra sharps and flats. On this diagram of the standard Wheatstone layout, the bottom two rows are the same notes as a 20 button instrument. The top rows contain the additional needed sharps and flats. http://www.concertinaconnection.com/rochelle%20lay%20out.htm Thanks Leo

Hi Geoff Patience, tenacity, persisence in the unrelenting search for the elusive hidden concertina videos. Plus the judicious use of the secret search term "concertina" in the world of the magical search engine Google.com, based in the US. It starts with something like this and it's self updating automatically all by itself without help: http://www.google.com/#q=%22concertina%22&num=100&hl=en&safe=off&tbo=s&tbs=vid:1,sbd:1,qdr:w&ei=ZHy-S6v0AsGqlAfp6uH2Bg&sa=X&oi=tool&resnum=5&ct=tlink&ved=0CDMQpwU&fp=b93a0d9d32199aa3 In a pinch, I've used Google.co.Uk and others, and they all produce different results. Then the copy/paste commands to make a list in Notepad, sorted by first found country, and compatible with the self imposed standards of excellence of a two fold criteria: 1. can it be seen, and 2. can it be heard and/or identified. It can be a really tough decision of either/or or both to keep such high standards. Lots of work, but nowhere near as much work as those that actually make them and put them up for our enjoyment. They deserve the real credit. Thanks Leo

Hi Nisse No, it doesn't have to be replaced after a short while. It can last a good long time if taken care of. See the age of the Lachenal and Wheatstone, and Crabb and others that are desirable after a hundred + years. Time will tell on these. At one time, only a few years ago, the cheap Chinese concertinas were the only way to start playing with all their frustrating faults. Concertina Connection started the line of their instruments with a lot of thought in the design, and are priced above the junk, and below the Stagi line. It became the new standard of minimum. It also has a major benefit, if something goes wrong with it, a fix is a quick phone call or email that usually resolves the problem quickly. Not so with "no name". If you'd purchase a $100/$200 no name from Ebay, chances are a year from now, "when" the skills and needs/wants demand, it's probably worthless and might make a good doorstop, if it's decorative enough. Then pay in the $2000 range for a nice instrument. So all in all there would be $2200 + taxes and shipping total. At least with a Rochelle, at $300+, a year from now, to upgrade, depending on where purchased, there is a clause that says "full purchase price refund". That means the same $2000 instrument will only need an additional $1700 when the Rochelle is traded for a better instrument. Sounds like the longer term cheaper way to go. In the US, Concertina Connection, the Button Box, and Tedrow offer that pricing. I don't know of Europe. I speak in $US, but it doesn't matter, the idea works the same in any currency. They do come available used sometimes here, and hold their value more than the lesser instruments and the Stagi line. You can still look for something really cheap. It is what it is, but it's better doing it with your eyes open with knowing rather than that's all there is. Do you play an instrument now, or read music? What kind of music you interested in? I suspect, it's not a decision that needs to be answered yesterday. Take your time and like the old knight in the movie said "Choose wisely". Thanks Leo

Hi Nisse Have you found these two essays on purchasing a first concertina yet? http://www.concertina.info/tina.faq/conc-buy.htm http://www.concertina.info/tina.faq/conc-typ.htm Generally speaking the "cheap" "beginner" concertinas are a mixed bag of reliability, playability, and satisfaction, with not much of a resale value. Since you mentioned you'd like and Anglo, this one is the best recommendation overall. They hold their value and can be traded for a better one "when" the time comes at full price depending on where purchased. Sometimes, they become available used also. http://www.concertinaconnection.com/rochelle%20anglo.htm We have a few members here from Norway. The search isn't the best, but a search of Norway will have quite a few posts from members, and also some videos from others that live there. Thanks Leo