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  1. Good morning friends! Jim, I haven't started playing on any instrument yet (sad, but true) The only thing close to a concertina I have even touched, is my opa's old button accordian - and that was as a young child - I wont yet give away how long ago that was Let's just say 'old dog, new tricks'... Na ja, I like the idea you have given John. I have gleaned much from everyones advice - I know so much more now than I did a few days ago just wading through my own research, but it would make even more sense to my brain to see what the differences are side by side in such a chart form. Especially when laid against the music. This instrument is so different than the flute I was trained from little on to play that it is taking me a little longer to understand some of the mechanics. I am very happy to have found this site and forum - the information here has been the most clear and helpful and I cant but thank you all for being generous in sharing it! Veronica
  2. Thank you Daniel, I feel very welcome already! Oh, and Jim, you have dashed all my hopes...I was hoping for one that plays itself...I guess I will have to put some work into it, yes? Seriously now, your information is most helpful - and exactly what I expected to hear. I am now looking forward to trying out a few boxes to see what comes next. While it may not be the instrument I would choose, there is a Baldoni dealer right here in my small town. I can get some 'hands on' there. Better place than any to start I suppose... Veronica
  3. Thanks to both for your answers - the mystery of this instrument is becoming more clear... Your answers prompt another question... Do these instruments have the capability of playing chord as well as melody lines? Can one do both simultaniously? Thank you all for being so patient with me and my basic knowledge questions Veronica
  4. Thank you Samantha for the quick reply...May I ask another question of you? Do the Anglo and the English have different fingering systems within each of the types? I mean, if I learn one type of Anglo, and choose to try another Anglo instrument, will they be the same or just similar? Veronica
  5. 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
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