Devils' Dream Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Would appreciate some learned advice on GD layout. Attached is what I understand to be the "standard" Wheatsone layout. In RED are two changes that I have seen: in the first A# appears to be in a higher octave (or am I confused) and in the second, the C/E are reversed. Any advantages one way or the other? Thanks! GD Anglo rev 1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 The A# on the Left hand side should be A#3, always I would say. As for the C/E - that is one which there is variation on, sometimes it is E/C and sometimes the other way round apparently. I do E/C on my instruments though the reed could easily be flipped. There is not tooo much of an advantage either way with the C/E or E/C in my experience - It is rather a seldom used note. If you ever play pop goes the weasel in G it makes for a comic "pop" in the weasel, I think that is all I ever used it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils' Dream Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thank you, Jake. Apprec from a beginner ordering a new instrument and not wanting f*&%k it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_freereeder Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) I came upon this topic by chance - I don't often read this forum. Some points: 1. The generic G/D Wheatstone layout chart shown by the original poster was created by me. Not sure how it has come into the public domain in this way. I have a variety of layout charts which I have made over the years and they are stored on my computer hard drive. I am happy to share them with others, but it would be nice to be credited as the author. 2. The layout chart in question is based on my own Dipper G/D anglo but chart referred to does indeed have a couple of typographical errors which the OP has queried. In particular, the A#4 on the LH side should indeed be A#3. The C6/E6 at the end of the RH side top row should also be E6/C6. It's like that on my Dipper and in any case it makes far more sense that way and I can't imagine why anyone would really want it the other way round. 3. Apologies for the errors and many thanks for bringing them to my notice. I have corrected the errors as discussed and I attach the amended G/D layout to this post. Steve GD generic anglo concertina layout.pdf Edited October 21, 2018 by Steve_freereeder Edited to correct typo, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils' Dream Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 I am creating/re-creating a learning tool sorta based on what I have used for melodeon. This is a draft and does not reflect the octave for each button, but so far I haven't decided that seems important. I do forget the staff notes from time to time, so that's why they are there. Also, the DABCD partial L-R duplication is new to me. Mostly, I am working on Gary Coovers Easy Anglo. Who knew Oh Susanna! could be so hard!! Any obvious errors in the chart? Thanks, DD (Steve) Wheatstone GD Layout Rev. 1.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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