Captain Jim

Hello I have a Stagi concertina and would like to buy another concertina...what does some one think of the Hohner brand? Thank you

Thanks for all your suggestions. I will start checking them out right away. I can pick up some tunes pretty good by ear and I know I need to start learning to read music...but I am just puzzled by the fact that there is not an aricive of concertina tab like harmonica tab. I know nothing in life is easy.....but reading harmonica tab and playing the same song on the concertina is so easy....why is there not more of it? They both play the same way. Push, Draw. I know I am new to this and do not understand it all as of yet but am dertermined. I am just sharing my thoughts....Glad you shared yours. Jim

Reading music with Anglo is very easy. Diatonic tunes fall on the buttons simply, so if you decide to learn to read music, it will not be a major undertaking. Take "Anglo Concertina Demistified" and you'll be set. If you want to skip learning music and want tabs, why not continue using those harmonica tabs then? Learning to read music I guess is what I need to do. But in the mean time I am learning tons of songs for harmonica tab...it's just that there are many songs I can not find in harmonica tab that I want to learn. Thanks for your help I will get Demistified.

I have just recently purchased a anglo. I have already taught myself a couple of songs. I play the hamonica and there are many sites to get harmonica tab. I can take any song with harmonica tab and play it on the concertina. With both hands. It is so simple...but I have no idea what to do if it is not in harmonica tab. I play the guitar but guitar tab does not help me with the Concertina. I have been to Concertinamusic.com and there are tons of free sheet music but I don't understand any of it. If concertina tab was laid out like harmonica tab it would seem to be so simple. I guess I need to get a beginners DVD. Which would be a good one to start. I am a pirate so The Seaman's Concertina DVD seems to be one I might should get. But does it teach you any songs? Or what about Learn to Play Irish Concertina - John Williams. I want to learn to play Sea Shanties. Can someone direct where to go or what to get. Thanks anyone. Jim

Thank you for replying. Yes I am in N.C. I do believe that Irish Anglo is what I am looking for. Can you tell me more about your online lessons. Cost time frame for lessons. Where do you recommend that I buy a Concertina? I am a pirate entertainer and I would like to add playing the Concertina to my act. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Jim

I am a beginner. What is someones opinion on the Horner 20 button Concertina. Or what else do you recommend for a beginner.

Hello everyone or anyone. I am wanting to play the Concertina. Does anyone know if there is someone who gives online lessons or where I can find the best material to learn to play. DVD would be great but on line lessons from someone would be even better. Any help is appreaciated. Thanks, Jim