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Well done sir.
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What have you been doing during Lockdown
maccannic replied to Kelteglow's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Local folk club once a week on Zoom (sometimes using concertina). Local tune session once a week on Zoom (mostly using concertina). Wife and I have been having a go at Bach's 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring' on two concertinas - she playing the 9/8 running figure on English, me playing all the rest (or a version of it) on duet. -
advice please - ease of transition from piano - which concertina?
maccannic replied to Tori's topic in Teaching and Learning
If you can touch type, then you must be used to the random arrangement of the letters of the alphabet. So the random arrangement of the notes should rapidly become intuitive (it did in my case). -
What is your Concertina highlight
maccannic replied to Alan Day's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Not having had a 'career' as such, there haven't been many highlights. But from a purely vanity point of view it has to be receiving compliments on your playing from somebody whose opinion you value. On different occasions, these have included Alastair Anderson, Colin Dipper and Rod Stradling. One obvious lowlight was submitting some recordings for possible inclusion in 'Duet International' to be told, very politely, that they weren't good enough (no hard feelings, Alan; I wasn't under any illusions in that regard). But even then, I put a couple of the same sound files up on thi -
Help on playing chords on the English concertina
maccannic replied to StephenTx's topic in Teaching and Learning
The answer's 'yes'. Yes, you could play one chord and hold it. Yes, you could play one chord and let go. Yes, you could play a chord every time there's a beat, or every time there's a note, or on some beats or notes but not others. The important thing is to listen to what yoy play, and play what sounds best to you. If someone suggests something different, try that too. The main difficulty you will find with the English is that both hands are involved with playing the tune, so it's not always easy to play exactly what chord you want, although that comes with practice -
People who play multiple systems
maccannic replied to Sean M's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I am in awe of anybody who can play to a decent standard on different types of concertina (Keith Kendrick is a good example). As for me, I play 80-bass piano accordian and Maccann duet concertina, and even on those two rather different boxes I occasionally get confused, playing completely the wrong note or chord or trying to play something which isn't there. -
But some of the tracks were included on CD on 'Anglo International'.
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Looking for information - Lachenal New Model Crane on eBay
maccannic replied to Don Taylor's topic in Buy & Sell
I'm guessing the seller is c-netter 'Sprunghub', who comes from that part of the world, and is an honourable person to deal with. -
2007 field recording Anglo, pipes and fiddle
maccannic replied to Jody Kruskal's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I must be doing something wrong. They 'play', but all I get is silence. Edited to add: Ignore that. My computer had gone into mute mode, don't know why. And great music by the way! -
Loved it! I was particularly struck by the mellow tone, almost clarinet-like.
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Hopefully Kettle Bridge Concertinas are still going strong.
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Brilliant. That's what I call multi-tasking!
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Then of course there is my avatar (though I'm not the first to have put that picture up on this site).
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I'm no scientist, but I find myself wondering about the longevity of a carbon fibre reed. I'm remembering the problems Rolls Royce had with carbon fibre aero engine blades, which basically vibrated themselves to bits.
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Forgive me if I'm talking rubbish here, but the problem could also be a wonky or delaminating pad, right?
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Whatever Happened To Duet International ?
maccannic replied to Irene S.'s topic in General Concertina Discussion
As promised, here's a couple of links to myself playing my previous concertina (a 64-button Lachenal maccann). http://www.nonce.dk/4C.net/Maccannic/TG2-MP3-003 Maruxa.mp3 http://www.nonce.dk/4C.net/Maccannic/TG2-MP3-001 Argeers,Christina.mp3 I hope they still work. I'm not claiming they're great, but they give an idea of what can be done (I'd been playing about 10 years when they were done, but I didn't used to practice much). (I still don't). -
Whatever Happened To Duet International ?
maccannic replied to Irene S.'s topic in General Concertina Discussion
I sent in a few first-pass recordings for Duet International. The response from Alan was not altogether positive, but he suggested I re-do a couple of them. I must admit, at this point I rather lost heart and didn't take it any further. There are a couple of recordings of myself playing on this forum somewhere, in case you (or anybody) is interested. I'll have to see if I can find them. But I've got a bigger concertina now, and my playing is not the same. -
MIDI concertina project
maccannic replied to lachenal74693's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
A maccann duet version, with different sounds for left and right hand ends, would be my idea of heaven! -
I didn't know whether to put this in the Construction forum or the History forum, so I'll just put it here instead. I've got a Wheatstone Aeola Maccann duet made in 1914. It's got a little white bit at the end of each handrest where the strap attaches. Are these ivory, or just bone? Or something else? Grateful for any info.
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How many concertina songs are there?
maccannic replied to Steve Wilson's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I seem to remember Tim Laycock singing an ironic song called 'The Accordian's the Instrument to Play', which was about how much better the accordian was than the concertina. He accompanied himself on the concertina of course. -
What's on your Christmas list?
maccannic replied to Halifax's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Excellent purchases. Of course, if 'Duet International' ever comes out that'll be the last Christmas I'll ever need. (It's been a long time coming). -
What type of music do you play?
maccannic replied to Rich C R's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I play for pleasure (mine; I'm not sure about other peoples'), by myself, or accompanying my or, more likely, my wife's singing, or in 'English' tune sessions, which round here tends to mean anything which isn't Irish. On my own I play anything I can find which I can make to fit on the Maccann. I love Morris tunes and English dance tunes, but will also try Celtic and European (esp. Swedish and French), and the odd Beatles number etc. Sidney Bechet's 'Petit Fleur' works brilliantly in A minor on the Maccann. Also a few classical tunes. One or two novelty items, like playing Michael Turner' -
Financial incentive of 20b manufacture
maccannic replied to wes's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Here in UK most sessions play major-key tunes in G or D. We have a chap at our session who plays a 20b C/G, and plays it very nicely, but he has to put it down when the session goes into D.