LoM Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 It looks like i'll be getting my first concertina much sooner than I expected. About 2 weeks from today actually. While i'm waiting, i'd like to get my hands on a nice book or two about the Anglo Concertina. It could be about the history/evolution of the instrument, the makers, players(individual or compiled), a tutor or method book, really anything. My only true preference is that it be a book you've read personally and would recommend or know to be popular. I've checked with the bookstores around here and I can't find anything, so I may have to order one online. Feel free to mention books I may find at the library. Thanks for sharing!
maki Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Some of my favs; http://www.amazon.com/The-Anglo-German-Concertina-Social-History/dp/0982599617 http://www.irishtunebook.com/the-concertina-diaries.php So, if I could ask.. what makers instrument did you get? Edited January 5, 2015 by maki
Roger Hare Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 > http://www.amazon.co...y/dp/0982599617 I concur - social history at its very best, written by a man who clearly knows his stuff - light enough style to satisfy the 'casual' reader, scholarly enough to satisfy the more academically minded. You don't have to be a concertina player to get a lot from these two books. Superb! Run (do not walk!) to your local bookstore and buy a copy now! Roger
LoM Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Hey Maki, I decided to go with Wakker. I'll start on the Rochelle, move up to the Clover, and the move up to one of the Traditionals. If I ever change my mind, i'll get a Carroll. Having played one, I can't deny that they are very nice.
Wolf Molkentin Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 o.k., that makes clear that while not expecting good reeds in the near future you're willing to take up good reads in the meanwwile...
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