SIMON GABRIELOW Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 A rather naughty topic - a bit mischievous; but I admit sometimes I have hit the wrong button, or key, and unintentionally. After all concertinas have small studs for buttons, and are, generally, close together, to manage all the time; at speed often! But then there's that moment of mischief occurs in the mind of performer that says .. "Go on be daring, have some fun, and ditch the rigid rules"... and the discord can then resound! Much to the aching ears of anyone nearby! You will all have that same experience I am sure of that clashing note moment [which you can say is 'quite deliberate'] .. but they are interesting when they occur, and concertinas, particularly, to me. due to their timbre of sound, lend themselves to this effect very well [intended or not]. It can also be quite effective for atmosphere, or to emphasise a weird theme maybe? Although I try and make notes sound nice, I have now and again got going with the discord too, just for the devilment of it? Any one else had similar 'Rebel' moments between the sweet music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) I often end a tune, particularly a slower number, with a last bar rallentando and a 6th either as a chord or an arpeggio, e.g. CEG plus A. Started off as a mistake, but has now become a bit of a trademark of my playing, and a good conversation starter. Call it a discord if you like, but I reckon it's there to stay.... 🙂 Edited June 19 by malcolm clapp Mis-spelled Italian words...grrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ghent Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Malcolm! Demonstration called for..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Like at the end of this clip, Chris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSelMln3hAY&list=PL1sxNfGXQ05jz62JSb9CqZuDADB6uwJaO&index=7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GABRIELOW Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Sounds all fine to me( including the little flourish at the end). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Wheeler Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Leaning into discords can be wonderful. Also I love a good unconventional harmony. The placement of buttons on a concertina often suggest interesting things to try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted Monday at 12:02 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:02 PM A quote from an old Mudcat post by Brian Peters seems relevant: <The (other) thing about a 30-button anglo is that there's plenty of opportunity for serendipity - you hit the 'wrong' button on the LH and a weird combination of notes gives you a clashing or unworldly harmony that sometimes stinks but sometimes makes you think "Hmm, that might come in useful."> The discussion centred on the somewhat unusual chording used by the late Peter Bellamy, though Brian suggests that Peter's chording was in no way accidental, but well planned and thought out. I'm not sure whether I agree, but maybe have a listen to recordings of Peter on (say) YouTube if you want to hear some unusual (weird?) harmonies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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