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    American On The Anglo

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Henk van Aalten

    Jody,

     

    A quick reply, just to let you know that the tune already is hosted. Thanks for posting.

     

    As I have a busy weekend and there is a lot going on with the Links page, it will take some time before the tune is inserted in the Links Page.

     

    B.T.W.: great tune(s) in C as well as in G!

     

    The tunes are now available on the Links Page at:

    http://www.anglo-concertina.net/guests/kruskal/merrily_c.mp3

    and

    http://www.anglo-concertina.net/guests/kruskal/merrily_g.mp3

    Wooden Or Metal Ends?

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    I am hoping to buy a new concertina (maybe a Marcus) in the not too distant future, but I am completely baffled by the choice of wooden or metal ends. Unfortunately I am not in the position to try either. I do not know of any other concertina players and the only shop in Belfast that sells concertinas is limited to Stagis in various disguises. I like the idea of the more mellow sound of the wooden ends, yet metal ends appear very attractive. I mostly play Irish music, including airs. Please help!

    Nigel,

    Generally spoken a wooden ended sounds less bright (and more mellow) than a metal ended concertina. But to make it more confusing for you, there are strong variations between brands. My wooden ended Geuns Wakker sounds louder (and a bit harsher) than my metal ended Marcus. Personally I am very satisfied with the sound of my Marcus (de Luxe model). The reason is probably a very thin layer of black foam just behind the metal ends. It prevents dust coming in, gives the metal ends a better look and gives the concertina a less metal-like sound. At the same time the Marcus can be loud enough for sessions.

     

    I hope this helps :unsure:

    Embellishments

    in Teaching and Learning

    Posted

    Unlike Henk, they don't come to me while I watch TV

    Samantha

    In your situation I should stare at Ailsa Craig :D

    I agree with Henk - stare at Ailsa Craig. I'm the wrong side of the Irish sea. I'll make do with the mountains of Mourne.

    Well Nigel.. we could stare together in October during the Arran Concertina Event :) ;)

    Embellishments

    in Teaching and Learning

    Posted

    THANKS A LOT Henk :) And THANKS A LOT to all of you who have submitted recordings! It's nice to hear tunes played by other C.Net members!!!)

    Thanks Charlotte for your kind words :)

     

    When You experienced Guys/Guyettes sit down to play a new tune, can you immediately spot when to place embellishments or do you experiment? Are there strict rules as to where to place embellishments? Or do you place them them where YOU feel they should be?

    Just speaking for myself (of course), when I learn a new tune I never bother about embellishments. I first get the tune in my fingers and after that I try to improve speed (when needed). After that embelishments are coming in. In my case they are dictated by the possibilities of the instrument and they just pop up while playing without thinking (for instance while I'm watching TV :) ).

     

    And what do you do, if you are playing together, if everyone has his/her own way of playing? :lol:
    By the time you play with others (in a small group) be sure that you have written down the music as you play it (and see what happens :ph34r: ). During sessions it's another thing! Just play the tune as basic as possible and listen to the others how they play it. Throw in your embellishments when possible.

    Other Uses For A Toothbrush

    in Instrument Construction & Repair

    Posted

    Now its a funny thing you should mention the bar-b-q, but I've just experimented with dipping them in tomato ketchup overnight!!

     

    It works suprisingly well and a little light boiling afterwards does no harm at all.

    That looks like an interesting experiment. I assume that the ketchup contains some weak acid(s) in low concentration.

    Can you describe exactly the effect(s) that you observed?

    Being Signed In

    in Forum Questions, Suggestions, Help

    Posted

    When I go to the 'buy and sell' section, it tells me I haven't signed in. I then sign in, go to the 'buy and sell' and it tells me I haven't signed in. How do I get past this?

    I have the same problem when submitting a tune to the Tune-o-Tron. I sign in. The system recognises me by replying "Hello Henk van Aalten". When I want to submit a tune, the system lets me know that I have to sign in..and so on.. and so on.. (for at least the last three months) :(

    Concertina Choice For American "old-time" Music

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Henk van Aalten

    I'm not sure if it is OTM, but I'm fascinated by this tune I found about a week ago. It is a tune played by Henry Reed and it's called "Texas". Later I found a recording of Henry Reed himself. He plays the tune much faster.

    I can play it over nad over again :) and it's "playable" on my C/G Anglo.

     

     

    Edited to get the link right (posting from a Mac in Schotland is new for me ;) )

    Share Your Single-row Tunes!

    in Tunes /Songs

    Posted

    But you're right, Michael, about reasons for crossing rows. Most tunes that I could play entirely on one row, I don't, because crossing rows helps with the fingering... or the rhythm... or the air.

    Michael and Jim, you are absolutely right, but there a (still) a lot of tunes that I prefer to play on one row. Some examples for Geraghty:

    Planxty Irwin (on the G row of my C/G)

    Sheebeg an Sheemor (on the C row of my C/G)

    Lord Inchiquin (on the C row of my C/G)

    Shandon Bells (on the G row of my G/D)

    Slieve Russel (on the G row of my C/G)

    The concertina hornpipe (on the G row of my C/G)

    etc. etc.

    Scales And Keys

    in Teaching and Learning

    Posted

    Henk,

     

    I think your animations are really wonderful - it would be great if you could make them available "off line" so to speak.

     

    best wishes,

     

    Peter

    Thanks Peter for your kind words. I'm not sure which animations you mean:

    without sound or

    with sound and staff

    Anyway.. most stuff that is published on the internet can be downloaded. Just right-click and use the "save as" option.

     

    When I have more time in future I plan to do more with these kind of animations and maybe someday it will become available on CD :unsure: :unsure:

    Kost Er C'hoat Tune

    in Tunes /Songs

    Posted

    Now somewhere I have got Jody,Myself and Henk playing his CG in the upper register against the two GDs.

    Now what have I done with it? I remember now, Henk still has it.

    You might be right Al. Must be somewhere in the house...

    First I'm off for a week to Schotland and when I'm back I will look for it :unsure:

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