[Dipper Concertinas Website]

Hi, John.

My wife, Satomi plays a Dipper concertina (THE Co CLARE.) It's very quick and light. It has brass buttons and brown bellows. We appreciate your craftsmanship and great work. Your reeds are excellent!

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2012/12/anglo-concert-1.html

I sent you a message and a photo of her playing it. We're looking forward to seeing your new website!

Tomoyuki

[Dympna O'sullivan Rip]

I joined a session last Wednesday. We talked about her and played these sets, which are from her CD "Bean Chairdin."

 

(Jigs) Princess Nancy, Young Tom Ennis, Paddy McMahon's

https://youtu.be/X2OaefTyUaM

 

(Reels) Shaskeen, Lady of the Island, Hare's Paw

https://youtu.be/knhT0bUlNX4

 

May she rest in peace.

[Dympna O'sullivan Rip]

Although I haven't met her, I love her CD and music. May her soul rest in peace.

[I Repaired My H. Crabb And Son Concertina.]

Thank you for your comments. They are very helpful to me!

I used felt because I thought the chamois I had was too thick and felt was more flexible than chamois. But, as you said, I think chamois is more reliable and durable than felt. So, I'll try to use chamois next time!

I used glue which is used for wood, paper, cloth, skin, etc...

I bought tuning bellows from David J. Leese in 2009. It's very convenient!

 

I thought Wheatstone had used a little odd concertina reeds at that time (in 1950s and 1960s).

http://www.concertina.net/mystery_wheatstone.html

I guess I jumped to conclusions...

 

Thanks so much!

Tomoyuki

[I Repaired My H. Crabb And Son Concertina.]

Hi there,

 

I repaired my H. Crabb and Son anglo concertina that had been made circa 1951. I wrote a blog post about it.

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2015/05/repairing-my-cr.html

 

It has traditional concertina reeds. I like its tone.

 

Thanks for reading this topic.

Tomoyuki

 

[The Us Dollar Advantage]

Hi Frank,

 

I recommended your concertinas to a Japanese player last week because they're great concertinas and U.S. dollar and Euro are very strong now. I hope she get one!

 

Tomoyuki

[Clover kit assembly]

Hello, I've finished fine-tuning the reeds of my Clover Kit today. It was a little difficult but very interesting!

 

My blog

 

Tomoyuki

[Clover kit assembly]

Hello. I bought a Clover kit in August. I finished building it today, except for fine tuning. I took some pictures while I was building it.

 

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/concertinaclover_anglo_kit/index.html

 

Though it took much time, I've enjoyed it very much and learned many things about concertinas. I hope you enjoy reading my article.

 

Tomoyuki

[Where is Waldo (Leo) ?]

I had enjoyed Leo's posts every week. I'm also very sad to hear that he passed away.

 

May he rest in peace.

 

Tomoyuki

[The Three Sea Captains]

Hello.

 

I recorded this set dance with my wife. It's one of my favorite set dances!

 

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/12/the-three-sea-c.html

 

My wife played a Jeffries anglo concertina and I played a Grinter flute.

 

Thank you for listening!

 

Tomoyuki

[Interesting blog site]

I uploaded each sound file on SoundCloud today. Now, you can download seven WAV sound files from my blog, and then you can compare them on your PCs. The sound quality of WAV files is much better than YouTube.

 

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/07/the-blackthorn.html

 

I hope you enjoy listening to them!

 

Tomoyuki

[Interesting blog site]

Hello, Jim. Thank you for your post!

 

Your comment is very interesting and very useful to me. In fact, I was wondering why there were less differences between these recordings than I had thought.

 

I'll try to listen to concertinas more carefully in live settings.

 

 

Tomoyuki

[Interesting blog site]

Thank you for finding my blog! I enjoyed making this little challenge very much.

 

I've always recommended Edgley concertinas to those looking for better anglo concertinas because they're very responsive and their sound is great.

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[28 Oct 11]

 

Rattling Reed (before repair)

 

Rattling Reed (after repair)

 

 

One reed of my Wakker anglo concertina had begun to rattle a few months ago. I fixed it last Saturday. I wrote the article about it, using these videos and some pictures.

 

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/10/rattling-reed.html

 

I hope you enjoy the article!

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[7 Oct 11]

Japan

Setting the Reed

 

Hello.

 

I wrote the article about setting reeds on my blog the other day, using this video and some pictures.

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/10/setting-the-ree.html'>http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/10/setting-the-ree.html

 

I hope you enjoy it!

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

My blog : http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/

[30 Sept 11]

 

Japan

(Set dance) Younghal Harbour - Concertina Solo.wmv

 

 

I learned this set dance from The Final Round by Kevin Joyce. I think it's an unusual tune because the A part has only 6 bars and the B part has 14 bars.

 

I hope you enjoy it!

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[reed setting or voicing]

Hello.

 

When I set concertina reeds, I usually refer to The Concertina Maintenance Manual by David Elliott. I bought it from David J. Leese.

 

I wrote the article about setting reeds on my blog today, using a video and some pictures.

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/10/setting-the-ree.html

I hope you enjoy it!

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

My blog : http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/

[9 September 11]

 

Japan

(Set dance) Is The Big Man Within? - Bb/F Concertina Solo.wmv

 

 

Hello, Leo! I learned this set dance from The Final Round by Kevin Joyce. It's an unusual Irish tune. A part is a slip jig and B part is a double jig! I love unusual Irish tunes.

 

Tomoyuki

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/

 

Very good Tomo! I like that tune, I heard it before from Sean Ryan (the tin whistler). From listening your playing, I can tell that there is a difference from the way Sean Ryan plays it. I would need a confirmation of this, but I have the feeling that you are not playing a rhythm of double jig in the second part, If I'm not mistaken, you are playing a rhythm that is not ternary.

 

I think that for playing slip jig / double jig, you have two options: play the first part slower or play the second part faster.

 

Of course this is just my opinion, I would love to get more opinions on this because I'm not completely sure.

 

And Tomo, I also love unusual Irish tunes! I'm always trying to analyse them.

 

 

Hello, Fernando. Thank you for your reply! Although I have Minstrel's Fancy by Sean Ryan, I didn't notice that this tune is in the CD! Thanks! He certainly plays it without changing tempi.

 

I learned it from The Final Round by Kevin Joyce. He plays it, changing tempi (A part:113 / B part:69). So, he plays the B part just like a slow jig.

 

I don't know which playing is right, but I love both great recordings!

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/

[9 September 11]

 

Japan

(Set dance) Is The Big Man Within? - Bb/F Concertina Solo.wmv

 

 

Hello, Leo! I learned this set dance from The Final Round by Kevin Joyce. It's an unusual Irish tune. A part is a slip jig and B part is a double jig! I love unusual Irish tunes.

 

Tomoyuki

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/

[maybe worth a look]

I like playing Irish traditional music on the C flute with the Bb/F concertina, too! We recently recorded two set dances, using a Bb/F concertina and a C flute. We enjoyed it very much!

 

The Orange Rouge (set dance)

 

The Rambling Rake (set dance)

 

Tomoyuki

[Various Instruments Compared]

Hello, Leo.

 

Thank you for finding my sound files! I enjoyed recording the set dance very much. I hope they are useful for those who are considering buying concertinas.

 

I wrote about these sound files on my blog.

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2011/07/the-blackthorn.html

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[Ella Mae O'Dwyer Clip]

Hello.

 

I enjoyed watching this video clip very much. I like her playing. I must listen to "Irish Traditional Concertina Styles" once again!

 

Thanks so much!

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[New Drone Button (Prototype)]

Hi Tomo

 

It works and that's what counts. Are you going to refine it for a more permanent installation?

 

Thanks

Leo

 

Hello Leo

 

Thank you for your comment! I don't think a ballpoint pen is suitable for a permanent installation. And I haven't found the alternatives, yet. Does anyone have a good idea?

 

Tomoyuki

[New Drone Button (Prototype)]

Yesterday, I made "New Drone Button (Prototype)" just for fun! I enjoyed making it, though it doesn't look smart.

 

I hope you enjoy watching my video.

 

My friend said it reminded him of 'Tedrone', which is much smarter than my invention...

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki

[Concertina Tunes from North Antrim!]

Hello Dick

 

I like your new site very much! And I'm enjoying the sound of Bb/F and Ab/Eb concertinas on the site.

 

I'm looking forward to listening to more Irish tunes on the site.

 

Cheers,

Tomoyuki