david_boveri Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I have to say that I find 5 fold bellows on an english a problem, in that you have to change dirrection during a bar rather than after (between) them. This must be the same for duets. Just like singing, taking a breath during a phrase breaks it up. You need enough air to get to the end of the line! I am useless on the anglo but when I have played around on them I have found that some tunes require more pull than push, or vice versa, leading to the use of the air button. 6 or 7 fold bellows seem to me to be the minimum requirement (though I have to say again that my anglo playing is basic to say the least!). Chris it would depend on the music. to me, it doesnt sound like a problem to change in the middle of a measure. but i play irish music, on the anglo. i also play the flute. so if i were to play english, i would be very inclined to change direction everywhere but at the end of a phrase, because of my flute playing. who here plays irish music on an english, and when do you change directions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnrobinson Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I do! With a very good flute player who is always banging on about 'legato'. I tend to change direction at the end of a phrase to make the flow 'smoother', but that may well say more about my technique than about the music! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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