Favourite tune?

[Queen Lud]

Got the tunes down, now working on getting the right rhythm and ornamentation. I'll be at these guys for a few months I expect.

 

That's interesting. Do you experiment with different styles of ornamentation until you find the 'right' one for each song?

 

In my short time with the concertina I have found the learning of notes quite OK but am struggling with what to do with my left hand. The sound I am making is a bit on the droney side at the moment so I need to get braver with what you describe above. It is encouraging to read that you would play around with each song for a few months.

 

I think it is easy to panic when learning a new instrument, especially when (as in my case) there is very little opportunity of seeing other folks play.

[Queen Lud]

Just wondering, if you had to pick one tune to play on your concertina, which would you choose?

 

My favourite tunes change on a monthly basis as I listen and learn new pieces. I have always had a interest in tunes with irregular time signatures and like a lot of Bulgarian and Macedonian dance music. Recent favourites have been Danke (Sheet music here) and Karamfil (

).

 

I have found the Weird Metronome very useful for learning these tunes.

 

I also like dancing.

 

 

Yes, dancing is good. Do you dance whilst playing?

[Dave Rogers]

Yes, dancing is good. Do you dance whilst playing?

 

Simon Care (Albion Band, Edward II) dances a Bampton Morris jig (Bacca Pipes) whilst playing his anglo concertina. He also dances Princess Royal whilst playing melodeon.