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Wheatstone Concertinas 1921 and 1936.
Robin Harrison replied to Stephen's topic in General Concertina Discussion
FYI............from the Wheatstone ledgers. http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD01/PAGES/D1P1510S.HTM -
Wheatstone factory newsreel
Robin Harrison replied to Stephen Chambers's topic in Concertina History
Around 13.40 He's tuning one reed, with another one in the same tuning jig..........you can see the other one sounding. Is he tuning one to the other by ear ? -
One thing to ponder, Shevy, is that yes, ITM can and is played on a wide variety of instruments...........if you choose concertina and want to have any lessons then there will be scads of web sites, videos and people who can help you if you play a C/G anglo, irrespective of the make or button number.
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that is interesting,Geoff.........any indication as to number of buttons/keys the anglos were ?
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Polishing metal buttons
Robin Harrison replied to Christian Husmann's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
Tortoise-shell ended Æola ? Looks lovely ! -
Robbie, I used to own one and my experience was the complete opposite of yours perhaps. I walked into Hobgoblin on Oxford St. London and there it was on the shelf ! Mine had the interesting provenance of belonging to Peter Kennedy's wife who played in their country dance band , the Haymakers. (Peter Kennedy, son of Douglas Kennedy of EFDSS renown, apparently imported Hohner melodeons into England tuned in D&G when most were at the time tuned in C&F. This led to those two keys becoming "standard" in sessions. I am happy to be corrected on this.....my information is from decades ago.)
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Replacing springs.. what is the secret?
Robin Harrison replied to seanc's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
Chris...as Don pointed out....I find it has tendency to fracture if bent too tightly or too quickly. Should I simply be bending much more slowly ? Tx -
concertina case Simon Gabrielow
Robin Harrison replied to SIMON GABRIELOW's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I wonder how relevant the type of case is. How you store the case with the concertina inside is the relevant part. If you use it to travel on vacation, to a session etc then the time period it is in the vertical position is surely not enough to let the valves take on a curl. ie if you want to store your Jeffries inside it's jug type leather case, store it on its side. -
John Clare collection slip jig set
Robin Harrison replied to Jake Middleton-Metcalfe's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Nice playing there, Jake, plus great name for you group. One of the great trad.songs to be sure. Robin -
Felix, let me respond to the video you posted without overthinking it. My immediate response is that it is completely joyous music.............such a pleasure to listen to. Naturally I loved the parts with the Anglo concertina lead !!, but just so engrossing to listen to and to see how much you all love the performing of it. Boy, the bouzouki player, Cástor I think, has this huge smile from start to finish. Wonderful and thank you for posting. Robin
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Has anyone on this site ever played one ? I'd love to know how it sounds compared to an Æola. I wonder if it has anything of the "honk".
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The Prince of Hess's Rigadoon
Robin Harrison replied to Alison Scott's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Really nice, Alison .............A sad year well spent ! Firstly; love the common-sense air lever....and second, you wait till Alex makes you a G/D ! You'll love those top notes mellowing out ! Robin -
My new concertina (a quart in a pint pot)
Robin Harrison replied to Little John's topic in General Concertina Discussion
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John Kirkpatrick Anglo concertina book
Robin Harrison replied to gcoover's topic in Teaching and Learning
Ordered................and excited ! Thanks. -
FOR SALE: English 48 KEY BARITONE CONCERTINA by H.Crabb & Son
Robin Harrison replied to Connie M.'s topic in Buy & Sell
Me too, Connie. I wonder if the error we made is to confuse "cello part" with "third part". The image I have attached is from a Piccolo Press set of concertina marches for concertina, all written in the treble clef. So the "third part", taken here by a baritone, would be a cello in a string quartet. So in the context of treble concertinas taking what would be "violin and viola" parts, the baritone takes the "cello" part. This has been my logic...... Robin -
Aeola pin-hole on eBay.
Robin Harrison replied to Robin Harrison's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Jim.......on the serial number side, at the very bottom mid-way between the two bolts ? -
Don't know if this has it's own thread but it's a great looking concertina. Right hand side has an inscription "Aola" ? Serial # 22663 date ? Wheatstone on eBay..
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Bass concertina and harp - King of the Fairies
Robin Harrison replied to gcoover's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Very nice Gary.....from the opposite end of the concertina spectrum....played on an aeola piccolo. Robin King of the Fairies -
A 17th century Almayne by John Sturt
Robin Harrison replied to Mike Pierceall's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Very nice playing, Mike......much enjoyed it ! I've been humming snatches of it all morning................... Would love to see the sheet music if possible.....and had not heard of John Sturt before. Where did you find his music ? Lovely Robin -
Tunes From Doolin Episode 01 - Hugh Healy
Robin Harrison replied to Takayuki YAGI's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
Thanks for posting this..............just bought a CD for myself (which will make it's way to Bill N. who will love it !) and a download for another anglo pal. as a gift. It has gorgeous tune by Michael Rooney called Planxty Fitzgerald. Robin- 1 reply
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"Reminiscence": a short English concertina solo
Robin Harrison replied to Armityle's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
As you should be.....lovely playing. Please post more when you are ready. Robin -
Brian Wood-Meaford Ontario
Robin Harrison replied to Brian W's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
fyi....Brian, Frank makes lovely concertinas.