Which leg to rest the concertina and why

[David Barnert]

1 hour ago, alex_holden said:

https://www.holdenconcertinas.com/a-one-handed-27-button-bass-hayden/

 

Which took longer? Building the instrument or creating the write-up? They are both quite impressive works of art.

[alex_holden]

1 hour ago, David Barnert said:

Which took longer? Building the instrument or creating the write-up? They are both quite impressive works of art.

 

Going by the calendar, the writeup: I published it about a year after finishing the instrument.

[Randy Stein]

On a more serious note, when working with a student it is not difficult to ascertain that a player favors one hand by how the press air into one side versus another. Sometimes it is visible but if you listen carefully you can hear it.

[SIMON GABRIELOW]

I always think that playing free reed instruments ( concertinas) ..is a good way of engaging both hand and mind co-ordination, for either hands ( left or right).... As you have to use by default both hands at nearly the same time often.

You cannot be too one handed but have to accommodate and develop all round dexterity.

 

[David Barnert]

36 minutes ago, SIMON GABRIELOW said:

You cannot be too one handed but have to accommodate and develop all round dexterity.

 

But don’t forget that the springs in traditionally made concertinas are either right- or left- handed.

 

[SIMON GABRIELOW]

Long John Silver ( with his one wooden leg) has no problems here!😄😁

[David Barnert]

6 hours ago, SIMON GABRIELOW said:

Long John Silver ( with his one wooden leg) has no problems here!😄😁

 

But Captain Hook better not try.

[Spencer Chandler]

I couldn’t have told you which knee I rest it on, until I checked just now. 
 

I anchor it on the right knee. No pad. 
 

I play an early 20th century Anglo Lachenal, Irish traditional, session tunes.

 

I also play button accordion and piano accordion, so there could be an overall familiar comfort zone of stabilizing on the right and pushing in from the left. 
 

My music stand is slightly to the right and my knees point outward slightly. I have a slight spiral arrangement overall. I am a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. From these comments, it would seem that either knee is an option. If you have any discomfort, you could look and see if you have any Alexander teachers in your area. If not, I would be happy to meet up online for a little bit and see if I can offer any insights. 
 

Thanks for posting…