C / G or Bb ?

[Lawrence Reeves]

I am running through tunes in preparation for a recording project starting in June , and having to make some tough choices. I am finally feeling confident enough to include a few concertina tracks on an upcoming CD, with a majority of the tunes being played on concert flute. In an effort to create a flow with different keys and tonal nuances I think I be using my Suttner Bb / F for most of my concertina tracks. There are a notes missing ( well just in different places) on it compared to my old 38 keyed Shakespeare, so I may just end up picking a few tunes that don't use the spare buttons. The fellow that I play with is capable of either capoing up or tuning his bouzouki down to match, so I don't think I am throwing him a big curve ball.

[Greg Jowaisas]

Hi Larry,

I'm familiar with how sweet your Shakespeare can sound. I wonder if you shouldn't do a pre recording session to compare several tunes recorded on both instruments before you commit to one or the other?

 

Good luck!

 

Greg

[Lawrence Reeves]

I had the same idea Greg. The studio is in Boston, so I think I will do a few passes on my 1st preference, and see what the engineer says. Just getting mic placement and feel for the room will eat up the clock fast enough. I appreciate the tip.

[ceemonster]

jesus, you have a suttner b-flat/f?? wow...

[Frank Edgley]

Bb/F is a great pitch for concertina---very sweet. If I ever do another recording, I plan to use mine for a lot of the tracks. I think Gearoid OhAllmhuirain used his Bb/F on his first recording.

[Lawrence Reeves]

jesus, you have a suttner b-flat/f?? wow...

 

For about 4 years now. Stunning, and can't wait till the C/G 38 key gets here. My real justification was that I play regularly with a piper in C.