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A disadvantage of attached documents in a post is eventually you reach a personal limit and have to eventually start deleting PDF and GIF files to make room for more. ABC text in a post has no such limitation and doesn't count toward that limit. Also if someone likes the tune, it's easy to just write the notes on a napkin pretty quick. I read music enough to learn and sight read very slowly, but am practically tone deaf and don't play by ear. ABC's are just another tool, but the sheet music is the ultimate tab that works on any instrument. Thanks Leo

Hi Michael I had this site bookmarked, and forgot it was there. It has a few Swedish tunes in abc. http://www.norbeck.nu/abc/ Thanks Leo

US Music For Morris Dancing - June 1994 Nico Langeveldt - Warrelwind (Whirlwind) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loew4v-php0&fmt=18 Unless of Course You Die.mpg David de Lange - Suikerbossie (Sugarbush, 1930s) Die Baron - Bokke se Klok __________ Australia "Don Dunstan" - John McNair __________ UK Cantilena Earl of Stamford Morris - Sandbach Sept 3 2011 Damien Barber & Mike Wilson EATMT TMD 2011 (2) EATMT TMD 2011 (3) __________ Spain Martademarte - Clown - Are you from Dixie (Concertina & Guitar) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Pm1KKLLi8&fmt=18 __________ Japan (Set dance) Is The Big Man Within? - Bb/F Concertina Solo.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHaKYIcvLhw&fmt=18 Beats of Fairy with Fumio Yoshida / 夢物語 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DJB27EACJk&fmt=18 Beats of Fairy with Fumio Yoshida / Drowsy Maggie ~ Flogging ~ Maids of Mt.Cisco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZTJ9kH1UGo&fmt=18 __________ Germany Ziehharmonika/Concertina zu verkaufen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnXa5VODCkU&fmt=18 __________ Austria Tony O'Connell, Antonia Dusa Wernig & Christian Troger - Jigs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp4z2N_NTsY&fmt=18 Tony O'Connell, Antonia Dusa Wernig, Paul Dangl & Christian Troger - Tell Her I am Jigs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXw1c5eW6c4&fmt=18 __________ Belgium Mon p'tit kaki - concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO7qpPgYxeo&fmt=18 __________ Netherlands Concertina and Harmonica - March of the King of Laois http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYmEBuRDDs&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Ann Have you looked at a partial translation from Google Translate? Move the mouse over the English, and click for some alternate words. http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|S%C3%A4rkynyt%20onni%20%20%28waltz%29%0AS%C3%A4v%20Georg%20Malmsten%20%281965%29%0A%20%20%20%20Kun%20|%20saapuvi%20|%20ilta%20ja%20|%20kaiho__|ten%20istun%20|%0A%20%20%20%20yksin__%20|%20anttehis|sain%2C%0A%20%20%20%20ei%20|%20rauhaa__%20|%20saada%20mun%20|%20rintani%20|%20voi%20sua%20|%0A%20%20%20%20oottavi%20|%20sy%C3%B6mmeni%20|%20sin_|_.%0A%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20CHORUS%3A%0A%20%20%20%20Oi%2C%20jos%20|%20kerran%20|%20saisin|kaan_|_%2C%0A%20%20%20%20surut%20|%20heitt%C3%A4%C3%A4%20|%20unho|laan_|_%0A%20%20%20%20Oi%2C%20jos%20|%20voisin_|_%2C%0A%20%20%20%20niin%20kuin%20|%20soisin_|_%2C%0A%20%20%20%20sinut%20|%20n%C3%A4hd%C3%A4%20|%20rinnal|lain_|_.%0A%20%20%20%20Silloin%20|%20ruusun%20|%20kauneim|man_|_%2C%0A%20%20%20%20silloin%20|%20lemmen%20|%20puhta|han_|_%0A%20%20%20%20sulle%20|%20toisin|_%0A%20%20%20%20omas%27%20|%20oisin|_%2C%0A%20%20%20%20unel|moisin%20|%20onnes|tain_|_|%0A%0A%20%20%20%20Oi%2C%20miksi%20sun%20lempesi%20kylmenyt%20lie%2C%0A%20%20%20%20miksi%20onnemme%20s%C3%A4rkynydt%20on%3F%0A%20%20%20%20Jos%2C%20rikkonut%20oon%2C%20mulle%20anateeksi%20suo%2C%0A%20%20%20%20etten%20joutuisi%20turmiohon.%0A%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20CHORUS or this page under "Broken Fortune" http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fi&u=http://dickatlee.com/music/finnish/finn_words.html&ei=YL5jTrGPFpHK0AG_r5igCg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=28&ved=0CIICEO4BMBs&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522S%25C3%25A4rkynyt%2Bonni%2522%2Blyrics%26num%3D100%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3Dakc%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26prmd%3Divns It's a start Thanks Leo

Hi Shas Yes, Alan has a really nice tutor. He's a member here, and plays a mean concertina, one of my favorites. On another helpful site, from another member, there is a good picture showing where those 20 buttons fit into a larger concertina. So your learning won't be lost "WHEN" the time comes to upgrade. http://petertrimming.webs.com/teachyourselfanglo.htm Thanks Leo

US Jakkie Louw - Dueling Banjos (Fiddle & Concertina) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzB_MzWSrA4&fmt=18 Die Namakwalanders - Hannes se Vastrap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJPPP8HwNo&fmt=18 "Get Up Jack, John Sit Down" Three Times Through (Blackthorn) at the Dana Point Cafe - CafeCuts #1 Geckoes: The Seven Stars/Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing Southwind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZlzYFfZqU&fmt=18 Prof. MacCann - A Frangesa March (Concertina Solo, 1901) Henry Schuckert, Henry Schepp - Viennese Citizens (1924) Henry Schuckert, Henry Schepp - Pretty Josephine (1924) Alistair Anderson - The Ironbridge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJeQIic73M8&fmt=18 __________ UK Beamish Museum Georgian Fair - 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_ginztA40&fmt=18 __________ Ireland The Banks of The Sacramento Sweeneys polka tutorial Imagine - John Lennon (Cover) - Claire Prendergast __________ Japan (Jigs) Old Man Dillon, The Ship in Full Sail - Concertina Solo.wmv __________ New Zealand Concertina report end Aug 2011 'The Cuckoo' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDOuf8y_QQ&fmt=18 __________ South Africa Kliprivier Polka - gespeel deur Die Kaapse Affodille http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqs-0gJ1Rms&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Henrik Just too much time with a misspent youth in a library looking up "stuff". We couldn't afford to do much, and it was free. I just consider the internet as a big library, only easier. And a long time curiosity about unanswered questions. It really didn't take much time to find an answer, and in most cases it's how I ask the question. Thanks Leo

US Hesitation blues - Jimmy Mazzy and friends Holmwood Tenor-treble Concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a96DvJoZ0iA&fmt=18 Holmwood Tenor-treble Concertina 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMsaeAXLeYI&fmt=18 David Kramer - Volstruis Foxtrot (Ostrich Foxtrot, 1984) Chris Blignaut - Sarie Seties (Sarie Marais, 1930s remix) Alabama Joe - Minstrel Banjo & Concertina __________ Ireland Cliona_Halley.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiUAv7w09Pk&fmt=18 Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye (Cover) - Claire Prendergast __________ Japan (Set dance) The Orange Rouge - Bb/F Concertina and C Flute Duet.wmv (Set dance) The Rambling Rake - Bb/F Concertina and C Flute Duet.wmv (Reels) Fisherman's Lilt, My Love is in America - Concertina and Flute Duet.wmv (Set dance, O'Carolan) Planxty Drury - Concertina Solo.wmv __________ France Off to California - V1 - 21 août 2011 Katyusha - Version 2 - 21 Août 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWQ1lG0CVgM&fmt=18 __________ UK "You are my Sunshine"_Unstrung Heroes.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML_nfig42M8&fmt=18 "King of the Faries"_Unstrung Heroes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKEJLJQ_Ric&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Mary B To the right of the name of the member posting in the forum is a number. Click on it and a small window opens with the address of the post suitable for copy/paste into a reply. The results looks like this: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1020&view=findpost&p=9647 Thanks Leo

Hi Al Peter is credited as playing Private Day at the end. http://www.afunnystuff.com/videos/Funny-videos/The-godiva-affair-dads-army.html I don't remember seeing this show on this side of the pond. Looks funny. It's the first one I've seen. I've missed a lot. Thanks Leo

Hi Henrik According to this article, it was a mostly locally created magazine in Sweden: http://www.pizarro.net/didier/_private/tomart/Disney_MagazinesI.htm Here's the cover art for the two years it was printed. http://www.seriesam.com/cgi-bin/guide?s=musse+pigg-tidningen&covers=ON Thanks Leo

US Hannes Schoeman - Till We Meet Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCD6p6BwgOM&fmt=18 Jerrys Inn, Bainbridge. Irish Session 8/10/11. Blanket Mkhize - Gumboot 1996 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67lbXCpwyAk&fmt=18 Kishwaukee Ramblers, "Follow the Drinking Gourd" at the Mother Rudd Home Koos du Plessis - Hier's Ons Almal Tesaam (with English subtitles) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49L8A8_Gt4E&fmt=18 Drunken Sailor __________ Ireland The Nicholas Hill Boys - Planxty Irwin Roly Poly - Claire Prendergast __________ Japan (Polkas) The Kerry no.1 & no.2.wmv (Polkas) The Four Shoves no,1 & no.2.wmv (Reels) Kilrush Polka no.1 & no.2.wmv __________ UK suzie the singing dog Lachenal English Concertina with Rosewood Ends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNzVRsNnn3s&fmt=18 The Poor Loom Weaver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kjs1bDSVD0&fmt=18 __________ New Zealand Concertina report mid Aug 2011 Happy Hornpipe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOnZ9UBKa8&fmt=18 __________ ??? Mr. Maharajah Sweets - Performance Artist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG8vUNiaUhg#t=-01m25s __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Jim This video says he played the background music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af0XCYkLUMc&fmt=18 Thanks Leo

UK Monks march concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FHPTbjh2_k&fmt=18 Small coals and little money concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9FpMZ2Ru6Q&fmt=18 Muster Marauders Concertina Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1fKovHU-E&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5bVXF9sKVI&fmt=18 Unstrung Heroes at the Dartmoor Folk Festival.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqIp94e0xw&fmt=18 Unstrung Heroes "Any Old Time" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbKpkUN_88&fmt=18 Unstrung Heroes at Teignmouth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsSCQzJh4Bw&fmt=18 __________ Netherlands The Dutch in the Medway Op Michiel de Ruyter Stay Human LP Recording Video Diary Day 4 __________ US Manie Erasmus - Amanda se Baandans (Amanda's Barn Dance) Hannes Schoeman - Houhoek Seties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXLVFsuukkY&fmt=18 Melody in A Major (It's All in the Game) Nico van Rensburg - Onder die Kremetartboom (Under the Boabab) __________ Ireland Cormac Begley and Jack Talty Dympna O-Sullivan and Danny O-Mahony.mp4 __________ Japan (Slip jigs) Comb Your Hair and Curl It, The Boys of Ballisodare.wmv k-waves LAB ~ 死霊の夜桜 irish ver __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Danny Boy you got good eyes. As they walk into the room, and sets the candle on the table, there it is for only about a half a second. Thanks Leo

US The Press Gang - Peat Fire Flame/Highland Laddie TALL SHIPS ARE THE BEST - Bill Dempsey BLOW THE MAN DOWN - Bill Dempsey SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Bill Dempsey Concertina - Roaring Lion Ben van der Linde - Wals vir Essie (Waltz for Essie) Danie Grey - Oudag Wals (Old Time Waltz) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRuPDJa61vs&fmt=18 Lovechild Zombie - Why I Come Back Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzmzRZgk204&fmt=18 Robert Bartlett "Wild Horses" live at VZD's 8.2.11 The MollyHawks: "Blackbird" in Scots-Gaelic into "McMahone's Reel" The MollyHawks - "Leis A Lurigan" The MollyHawks: "On We Go" - "Musical Priest" __________ Japan (Set dance) Miss Browns Fancy (Maggie Brown's Favourite).wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-oBrax12n0&fmt=18 HU Irish Circle 12 Kerry Polka / John Ryan's Polka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUemeBZrXU&fmt=18 __________ UK July 30, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zx5B_gDC8o&fmt=18 The Blackthorn Stick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DUQMBmtkhU&fmt=18 Mazurka - Old Dungeon Ghyll - Langdale - July 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_9_2DbtstQ&fmt=18 __________ Belgium Les Boites @ M'Eire Morough 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ArYXR9dKU&fmt=18 __________ Sweden Craigs Pipes etc... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJFEAmlfHI&fmt=18 __________ New Zealand Concertina report at end-July 2011 - Harmony notes to San Francisco Bay.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMjfDB-1Xqo&fmt=18 __________ Ireland Siobhan Peoples and Pádraig Rynne - SlipJigs Steeple Sessions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr_XyyIJb_c&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

UK Concertina Hymn - And Can It Be Ioscaid - Farewell to Whalley Range Scarlatti 20 button Anglo Concertina demo.avi Da Auld Restin Chair __________ Japan (Mazurkas) An Fhalaingin Mhuimhneach, Charlie Lennon's.wmv ulla Live in Gauche 2 __________ US Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered: Early Morning Rain The Boys of Blue Hill Die Oudag Boere-Orkes - Die Alibama Polka Hannes Schoeman - Oom Siepie se Polka (Uncle Siepie's Polka) __________ France Teacher's 2011 Promotion (Tocane Festival) - reel set http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwD06EpEKxE&fmt=18 Edel Fox perfoms a reel set at Tocane's Festival 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duHjm9khMa4&fmt=18 __________ Germany Concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoRi6UpEEO4&fmt=18 __________ Netherlands Trip to Durrow, Pride of Petravore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUro8MrjTtA&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

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Ireland Blackie O'Connell and Caitlin Nic Gabhain dance off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijxiIw7eVvg&fmt=18 __________ UK Ian Carr and Simon Thoumire Gravity -- or a Centipetal Farce Bb/F Lachenal Concertina: first outing for that and Zoom Q3 Spootiskerry Played on English Concertina at Belmont House, Unst, Shetland Concertina Hymn - O for a thousand tongues to sing __________ Czech Republic Navostro - Drunken Sailor (Live HD) __________ US Trumpet Tune by Jeremiah Clarke (1699) Archie Burgess and Eric Ball - Salvation Army Concertina Solo (1936) Bramwell Thornett - Salvation Army Concertina Solo (1940) Stone Castle Inn CIAW 2011 The Dread Crew of Oddwood — Queen's Decree Music Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGYaRJ3EFk&fmt=18 Squirrel Heads and Gravy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pYxydd1CDk&fmt=18 Die Bats - Weltevrede Stasie (Weltevrede Station) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpqPuEarzE4&fmt=18 Die Oudag Boere-Orkes - Warmpatat Polka (Hot Potato Polka) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p14pm3oyFc&fmt=18 Niek Potgieter en sy Konsertina - Hart van Steen (Wooden Heart) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpIx4y8u1xk&fmt=18 Hannes Schoeman - Riaan se Wals (Waltz Across Texas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faC0yxhcNGc&fmt=18 Buttons and Bows - Bob Hope - Jane Russell - The Paleface 1948 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1e7CIMvD74&fmt=18 Silent Night on concertina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiFSj3qcLZA&fmt=18 __________ Malaysia Rakes of kildare & Connaughtman's rambles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uuC5LC6ydQ&fmt=18 __________ Japan (Set dance) The Humours of Bandon.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPCI3UQgkWQ&fmt=18 (Set dance) The Downfall of Paris.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMczvoUJfNo&fmt=18 __________ Germany Impressionen.avi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGjPS7JRWmc&fmt=18 __________ South Africa Magobaskloof.MOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsoEpNKAFJs&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

Hi Ido I would think it closer to an Anglo style, used to play tango music in South America. Here's a website from a maker, who is also a member on this forum. http://www.bandoneon-maker.com/ If you've the time, there was a movie made a few years ago with lots of bandoneon music, and some history. http://www.linktv.org/programs/el-ultimo-bandoneon Thanks Leo

Hey Dick Yeah, that's a nice find. It was posted a little too late for my last Friday update. From their main site, their schedule runs through September, so hopefully there will be more. http://tunesinthechurch.com/ I like the acoustics of the buildings they use too. Thanks Leo

Yes, indeed! After the experiences of both myself and various friends, I simply refuse to take any flight that begins or ends or -- most especially -- requires a transfer at Heathrow. Said experiences have included baggage lost, baggage sent to the wrong destination, and baggage seriously damaged. Too many such experiences for me to be willing to take any more chances with their baggage handling "system". Hi Ruediger I couldn't agree with Jim more. Carry it on. DON'T CHECK IT AS BAGGAGE. It's not worth the worry. It doesn't matter the cost, it's irreplaceable. If European convention has gone the way the US has, it also has the added bonus of not costing extra for your trip. Thanks Leo

Hi Chris Every couple of months they show up on YouTube, with the same type video. I think the person taking the videos is a drummer or maybe a family member is up front. The concertinas are at the rear. I think it's just the way the video is taken. Even their website has the same kind of bias. http://thebcb.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=9373276 Thanks Leo

US Ernst Kilian - My Eie Seties EGB Zondie & Sindane - Qalaza Angimboni (Squashbox) EGB Zondie & Sindane - Ntombi Suka S'Hambe (Squashbox) NNC Zulu Dance Band - Sashokwaqaqa Mbai Salukazi (1959) (Squashbox) __________ Ireland concertina tunes flat.MOD Claire Keville and Charlie Piggot from www.tunesinthechurch.com Kerry Polka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aUvQnUNstg&fmt=18 Tony O'Connell plays a Wally Carroll concertina __________ Thailand Boeremusiek - Omie Zoon Boeremusiek - Tannie met die bontrok Boeremusiek - Die hele nag deur Boeremusiek - Carolina vastrap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCae0cPimfI&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Harseer wals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZiHjw1jyhs&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Rooitjalie seties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNN9Q0Y0Ib4&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Oom Kerrie se seties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajFxsy_UHU&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Kolonie wals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TktgVPkxJQU&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Namakwaland seties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy2pOKjps40&fmt=18 Boeremusiek - Kliprivier polka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9ga9L0uLj4&fmt=18 __________ UK BOOTLE CONCERTINA BAND 10-7-2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=234Cp-o3DlM&fmt=18 BOOTLE CONCERTINA BAND 10-7-2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8miYOoHOQ0A&fmt=18 __________ Japan (Set dance) The Blue Eyed Rascal.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjl7BVzDtZM&fmt=18 __________ Germany Pabst und Sultan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCCqUN_9h14&fmt=18 __________ Thanks Leo

I think the problem is that it is almost impossible to detach the notes. So a reel or jig should sound like a continuous and indistinct glissando. Oh, I don't know about that. I'm going back almost 40 years in memory. Those old guys could get going pretty good. It's speculation on my part how they did it, but I suspect it's something along the lines of bending and unbending, along with the thumb taps quickly and together and well practiced. They didn't use a hammer or anything else to strike it, nor was a bow used. Nobody could afford it. It sounded pretty good and the "notes" or "sounds" were pretty distinct. If I were to describe the sound, it would not be as sharp as something hard striking the metal, or as continuous as a bow moving across, but something more like a muted type sound and held as long as the saw was bent. It looks like it's partially described in the PDF David mentioned, where it describes holding the saw in both hands. I'm not advocating any particular technique, I'm just passing along an anecdotal experience. Either way, it sound cool to try it. Thanks Leo