Wow, there is so much information on this forum my head just spins!
I am searching out what I can on concertinas, as I would like to learn to play. I grew up listening to concertina/accordian music - my german grandfather played. I remember (and my father still has) his instrument, but I know nothing about these facinating music boxes!
I myself am interested in starting on a small Anglo concertina and would like to learn german folk tunes. My opa (grandpa-for any non-german speakers out there) played by ear and I was too young to recall now any of the names of tunes, but I am learning that they are very common tunes such as (in english) 'Cornflower Blue' and 'Beautiful Rhine' So for my first question...is this the right instrument to be looking at for such music?
I am a flute & whistle player for many years now, which brings my second question to mind...will I be able to play irish tunes easily on the same instrument that I would german style folk music or will I be looking at the other style where the same note is played on the push as the pull? (I've learned only a little bit from your forum on the difference - never knew there were so many types!)
My opa played a button accordian, so for my third and last question...is the concertina a good place to start for learning to play later his instrument? Being a wind instrument player I am used to playing one note at a time, will I be able to play melody and chords at the same time?
I am looking forward to any thoughts you all have...
Veronica