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  1. Ptarmigan
    Hi Wolf, Regarding the position of the thumb strap, I agree that it usually sits behind centre on a 64 key model, but as you'll see in this photo, on my 62 key instrument on the right, the thumb trap is actually bang in the centre. 🙂 Also, on this page which gives details of old recordings, those of George Morris detail him playing an English Concertina. https://www.mustrad.org.uk/reviews/sook.htm The fact that the population of Oldmeldrum stands at only around 2,000 folk, I reckon it's highly unlikely that there were two men who owned a large & small English Concertina, who's son didn't play the instrument, so at the moment I'm convinced that this was George's Concertina. Cheers, Dick
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    I thought I'd add my own take on this lovely tune. For this Carolan tune I'm playing Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Tin Whistle. Cheers, Dick
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    I had a go at this lovely tune myself, a while back. Playing a Baritone Treble, I was able to double track the 2nd time through, bringing in the 2nd octave. As you will know, of course, this requires mirror fingering for the lower octave, which is always good fun. ? I took the photos of some local Co. Antrim ruined Castles. Cheers, Dick
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    Watson's Scotch Measure, played on my 62 key Wheatstone Baritone Treble English Concertina! Cheers, Dick
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    Glad you enjoyed that, I'll root out a few more videos. ? Cheers, Dick
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    Glad you enjoyed the tunes folks. Yes Wolf, as you can see in this photo, my 62 key is a fair bit smaller than the larger 64 key to its left, which belongs to Alan Jones. Unfortunately my low note is not an F, which is a pity as I play twice a week with a Northumbrian Piper & his Pipes are in F. I've often thought of getting the low Reed tuned to F, but am a little reluctant to mess around with the reeds. By the way, my wife Sabine is from Itzehoe & we spent a week there, 3 years ago. I should have given you a shout when we were over. ? Cheers, Dick
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    The Flowers of Ashgll & Alston Flower Show! Played on my 62 key Wheatstone Baritone Treble English Concertina. The Flowers of Ashgll & Alston Flower Show! Cheers, Dick
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    The Independence! Hornpipe, played on my 62 key Wheatstone Baritone Treble English Concertina! The Independence Cheers, Dick
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    On the subjects of recycling & Mandolin alongside Concertina ... here's The Trafalgar Hornpipe. Cheers, Dick
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    Lovely to hear the contrast between the two, thanks for that Jim.
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    Standard Lachenal size Jim, the wee was to do with only 20 keys. It was as light as a feather though & like most cheap instruments, these things probably discouraged more people from playing than they ever helped. Little better than an ornament, I'd say. Stephen Chambers has suggested that it was a Klingenthal product & having looked at photos of some of their Melodeons, I'd say he's hit the nail on the head, although this thing wouldn't be as well made even, as most of the other cheap German Concertinas I've seen. Cheers, Dick
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    Someone brought along this little 20 key German Concertina to the Session last night for us to have a look at. Obviously cheap & cheerful & designed for either a child or a complete beginner, with a flimsy cardboard case. Does anyone have any more info. on this model? Cheers, Dick
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    That's a lovely elegant tune. Good luck with the restoration. Cheers, Dick
  14. Ptarmigan
    Lovely tune Daria. I had to have a go myself, although I'm used to hearing it as a slow air on the Uilleann Pipes, so I play it more as an Air. Blind Mary On Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Tin Whistle. Cheers, Dick
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    Naturally, you understand Wolf, I wasn't trying to influence the result of the poll by posting the music.
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    I lived there & in the surrounding shire, for many years, so my choice is easy, too. Incidentally, for anyone interested in this tune, here's a link to Skinner's actual written MUSIC for the tune & an old recording of him actually playing his TUNE. Cheers, Dick
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    I think I found the one with the longest name: Squire Wood's Lamentation On The Refusal Of His Halfpence! Played on English Concertina, Fiddle & Hammered Dulcimer. Cheers, Dick
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    Thanks for clearing that up John. It looks rather tasty alright. I'm sure you won't have it for long. Cheers, Dick
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    Thanks Jim, I too look forward to seeing what John has to say. Cheers, Dick
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    John, I'm not in the market & forgive the stupid question but I am curious. I was looking at a couple of Tenors recently, but both had only 35 keys, so I'm just wondering how come your Tenor Edeopone has so many keys? Is it a Tenor / Treble or just a Tenor with a lot more options? Cheers, Dick
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    700 - 900 GBP ... clearly a 'come & by me' price Chris, to attract the buyers.
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    Thought I'd throw another one in. Here's Mr O'Connor on English Concertina, Hammered Dulcimer & Sobell Mandolin. Mr O'Connor Not the easiest of his tunes to learn, especially by ear, with all those twists & turns & extra phrases to keep you on your toes. Cheers, Dick
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    Hi Wolf, Being a Dulcimer player myself, I love that spelling mistake, when you describe the Dulcimer effect as ~ "creating a wall of decay"! ... or perhaps that's what you meant. Anyway, it's especially amusing as it's not exactly the most popular instrument, when introduced to an Irish Session over here. Cheers, Dick
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    Wow, that's three completely different Northern Lasses - the great version played by Brian Peters, the one on the wonderful new Leveret CD and yours. The more lasses .. the better!
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    Hi, The Northern Lass! Played here on Fiddle, English Concertina, Tin Whistle & Hammered Dulcimer, it first appeared in James Oswald's 'A Curious Collection of Scots Tunes', published in 1740. N. B. ... not to be confused with English tunes of the same name. Cheers, Dick * * * * *
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