Delbert Blackketter Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 If we are the wise, thoughtful group which we seem, at times, to be, we must have some concertina proverbs amongst us? 'If you press me, and pull me I will bellow, but if you shake me I will quaver' Del Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) If we are the wise, thoughtful group which we seem, at times, to be, we must have some concertina proverbs amongst us? 'If you press me, and pull me I will bellow, but if you shake me I will quaver' Del Melodeons in the duck pond, Concertina players' delight? Edited April 12, 2007 by Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brook Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) If we are the wise, thoughtful group which we seem, at times, to be, we must have some concertina proverbs amongst us? 'If you press me, and pull me I will bellow, but if you shake me I will quaver' Del Melodeons in the duck pond, Concertina players' delight? Reminds me of a nonsense thing my wife and I say to each other that has about as much weight as most of these proverbs: "red sky at night: shepherd's pie. red sky in't morning: angel delight" It's a particulary useful phrase after you just been given "advice" that you didn't seek and has little relevance to your situation Edited April 12, 2007 by Peter Brook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Melodeons in the duck pond, Concertina players' delight? I wonder how John Kirkpatrick would feel about that one. At our Scandinavian Squeeze-In, one "concertina players' delight" is the chocolate cake that Louise always makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I came across one attibuted to Mao Tse-tung, many years ago in a book of quotations: A fat man should not play the concertina. By way of explanation it was accompanied by a drawing of a Buddha-like figure with the bellows of a concertina splitting across his ample girth. Must start going to the gym ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) I came across one attibuted to Mao Tse-tung, many years ago in a book of quotations: A fat man should not play the concertina. Must start going to the gym ... I knew there was a reason I didn't like Mao Tse-tung. With a girth like mine I'm grateful for having the thighs of a 6' man hooked up to a rotund 5'5" frame . Edited April 12, 2007 by Mark Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Day Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Whilst mowing the grass,I put these together You don't have to be sqeamish to play the English. Fandango's and Tango's are better on Anglo's. The better you get, when you play a Duet. Keep your mind keener and play the concertina. Sorry but these are the better ones !!! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Whilst mowing the grass,I put these together You don't have to be sqeamish to play the English. Fandango's and Tango's are better on Anglo's. The better you get, when you play a Duet. Keep your mind keener and play the concertina. Sorry but these are the better ones !!! Al I read recently that doing crosswords, playing music and other mentally challenging activities can help delay the onset of dimentia and even prevent it. So, how about "A tune a day keeps the Alzheimers at bay." Then there is the little known eleventh commandment:- "Thou shalt not covert another man's (or woman's) Jeffries." Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Blackketter Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Retort for Alan, minus grass cutting: The artistic laundryman speaking to himself: Should I press or draw? Man builds largest concertina ever seen in France in the shape of a crustacean. It was a huit stone Crabb. Q Why did the young dancer always drive with his parents to the side? A Because he was a Morris Minor. Del Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Melodeons in the duck pond, Concertina players' delight? I wonder how John Kirkpatrick would feel about that one. Of course you're right - he'd be horrified - it doesn't scan - it should be... Melodeons set alight, Concertina players delight. ...how foolish of me - W p.s. Actually I think a well played Melodeon can sound wonderful - [rant] the main problem I have with Melodeons is their dominance in Morris sides. You go somewhere like Chippenham or Sidmouth festivals and it's kind of..... Oh look a Morris side with a Melodeon, Oh look another Morris side with a Melodeon, oh look - yet another Morris side with yet another Melodeon etc etc etc. Even if they have other instruments playing in their band they're normally drowned out by the bleedin' Melodeon(s). [/rant] Edited April 13, 2007 by Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Or - A Concertina player and their money are soon parted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeeclipper Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 (tune: Carolina) Nothin' can be meaner Than to play a concertina In the mo-o-orning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brook Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) "Concertinaists "Will" play, when sometimes it's "Kimber" to be silent. This can be a real "Tester" and listeners may "Scan" their options. Edited April 13, 2007 by Peter Brook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 "Thou shalt not covert another man's (or woman's) Jeffries." Interesting typo... I'm wondering whether you meant "covet" or "convert". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 "Thou shalt not covert another man's (or woman's) Jeffries." Interesting typo... I'm wondering whether you meant "covet" or "convert". Well spotted, Jim. I had in mind the somewhat dubious practice of coverting duets into anglos. Then, there's the old adage, a concertina in the hand is worth two on Ebay. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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