D/g Anglo

[Jim Besser]

Oh come on! We're talking about melodeon players here!

 

(Runs, ducks and hides, very fast, very very fast )

 

What, you have a problem with random chords and congenital deafness to keys? (ducking in unison with Chris)

[Peter Brook]

That works fine, and I did it a lot before I bought a G/D, but it produces a much less "traditional" Cotswold sound. Playing G on a G/D -- or C on a C/G -- does produce that characteristic sound.

 

Yes I agree. The difference in tone is definitely noticable to me, although not enough to put the dancers off. In an ideal world, if I am honest I would have a G/D Anglo for playing the morris, and retain the C/G for my singing and duo work. The problem is - what does a beginner go for. All the tutor books and most workshops specify C/G and I'm not too proud to say I simply can not afford an additional G/D at the moment .

 

BTW I came to melodeon playing the wrong way. That is I learned to play Anglo and then someone gave me a cheap east german melodeon for free (Most people learn melodeon then add Anglo). It is great fun, but so much easier than Anglo

[groeswenphil]

Thanks everybody,

 

I think that convinces me. I think I'll ask Santa for a new DG concertina.

 

Oh....By the way....I also play Bagpipes....Welsh Bagpipes. In D.. I wonder whether they'll be of any use?

Phil

[Paul Read]

Thet'll cetainly make people more appreciative of the concertina!