Steve Wilson Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) I'm posting this in response to the September post about expressive bellows changes on the English. I change the bellows direction constantly to create rhythm when chording songs. This one is appropriate for busking and very simple. As well as direction change there is also subtle pressure variation between changes. However the audio isn't great so perhaps difficult to hear. Happy New Year everyone, be safe and well. Edited December 31, 2023 by Steve Wilson 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GABRIELOW Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 That was really entertaining and enjoyable; I like the little dancing figure 'lady' motif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conband Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 You put so many of us to shame! Thanks for the great rendition. Les Branchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Thorne Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I see that you have wrist straps, does this help with the bellows expression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Wilson Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 The wrist straps are to take the pressure off my thumbs on the draw. With growing older and perhaps playing while standing I started to get to get sore thumbs about ten years ago and the wrist straps fixed the problem. I don't think the straps have much influence on the way the bellows are used for expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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