This is the second, wonderful english concertina he has given me that i can not use. To facilitate upgrading, we offer a full purchase price refund when a new concertina connection rochelle is traded in for a new r. Below are a couple of rare concertinas restored by us. Jul 03, 2016 ive tried using concertina accordionfold sketchbooks in the past, but found them very awkward to use when out and about. Johann gottlieb hoselbarth published the earliestknown tutor for the german concertina in chemnitz germany, in the late 1830s or early 1840s. Printed on both sides so you can display in your window too. The concertina format is partially restricted so the book stands up without assist, and the pages fan out for an interesting display. How to make a concertina book new updated 7916 with new photos i made a new book using my printable shibori patterns kit as the photos on the old article were looking a bit small and dark i must have learnt more about taking and editing photos since then. As he had acquired two similar concertinas, we decided to make two oneofakind concertina books at the same time. Although my residency doesnt start until the autumn, i wanted to get the sketchbooks made well in advance, in case of difficulties. Large concertina artist books the concertina book is a kind of prototype for an expanded view two, four or six or more pages can be visible at any particular time, rather than the limited spread available in the traditional sketch book. Wheatstone extended aeola baritone, 24 carat gold plated. Joel thought his example worth a full page ad in concertina and swueezebox no.
Stinson behlen 19172004 general concertina discussion. The concertina is for sale only because i play anglo. The development of alternatives to the roll in china is difficult to date, but it appears that at some time during the tang period long rolls consisting of sheets of paper pasted together began to be folded alternately one way and the other to produce an effect like a. Jul 11, 2005 i think he had a complete, or near complete, collection of the english free reed periodicals, as well as publications from australia. The original readers tape international concertina association. It can be recognised by the 4 parallel rows of buttons and by the supports for thumb and little finger on each end. Thanks for reading this tutorial on how to play the concertina. Learn to play the concertina with a tutor book from eagle. We understand that some owners would want to move up in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while. Sep 02, 2007 then ive played a bit of history, because the first time i encountered a herrington was in 1997 at joel cowan s house.
Apr 21, 2017 this video is a tutorial on how to create a concertina quote book. This video builds on previous videos to create unique and motivational artwork. So, a couple of weeks ago, a huge roll of watercolour paper arrived in the post. Mixed media art concertina quote book project youtube. Created in the 1830s by charles wheatstone, the english concertina has a distinctive hexagonal or octagonal shape.
It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between. One of the ways in which the editor, joel cowan, raised funds was by the occasional issue of tapes of reader contributed music. This concertina book is great for capturing your dreams and hopes for the new year or recording those. Anglo concertinas red cow music specialise in providing great concertinas such as the anglo concertina or the irish concertina. In the late 1950s, young georgia tech student joel cowan enlisted the help of. Other music writtenarranged by me bourree in gm by js bach as a postscript file and in abc the latter being suitable for abcm2ps, written by jeanfrancois moine. Being an accordion player and collector of various styles of squeezeboxes, i was excited to. Jan 21, 2015 this month i was invited to lead a workshop for a local community craft group on handmade bookmaking. Each piece is carefully chosen for its playability on the anglochromatic concertina. Originally published in the east london record, number 3, 1980. Anglo, english and duet concertinas, melodeons and irish boxes, piano accordions of all sizes.
Mar 14, 2016 make you own accordion fold travel journals for watercolor sketching march 14, 2016 for a while now, ive been wanting try making my own accordion fold watercolor sketchbooks. The international magazine for free reed enthusiasts. It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front. Many people buy or acquire an anglo concertina and find that it is less intuitive to play than it first appears. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. To play it, you need to open and close the bellows while pressing the keys to make notes. The concertina is a reeded instrument similar to an accordion. Joel cowan, editor at the time, compiled and distributed the recorded contributions on these four cassette tapes. See more ideas about concertina book, handmade books and book art. It is with great regrets that this fabulous magazine is no longer being produced. Make you own accordion fold travel journals for watercolor. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow. A concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica.
Jim, they seem to have been announced on this side of the pond in jan 1974, with availablity from march. Lachenal amboyna stretched edephone baritone with 24 carat gold keys and fittings. Brief life of george jones, including reproductions of some pictures and advertisements. The concertina was developed independently in both england and germany. The united states concertina association usca was founded in 2010 to provide chemnitzer concertina musicians with a virtual fraternal organization. Sound archive international concertina association. Bob gaskins has done much research in this area, and he summarises his conclusions as follows. Anglo concertinasred cow music anglo concertina shop uk. See more ideas about book art, handmade books and book making.
Unfold to reveal a collection of beautiful houseplants that will never need watering. Concertina solo page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5, page 6, page 7 and page 8. Butler brief life of george jones, including reproductions of some pictures and advertisements. Francis days pocket book of folk songs anglochromatic. Theyre usually spineless like this seawhite version and my homemade one below with no hinge between the covers, so you cant use a double page when standing up, or without a table to rest on. When it comes to playing the concertina, it is important to learn by ear where the notes are on the concertina and how they sound exactly. The workshop went really well and as several of those attending are keen to make some more i thought id write a howto post to share. If you require any advice in selecting from our anglo concertinas range please do get in touch. Mar 11, 2015 how to make 35 concertina sketchbooks. A peoples history of the accordion in north america from the industrial revolution to rock and roll. As you become more familiar with the sound of the notes, move on by adding two more notes each time to create a more elaborate tune.
Little concertina books to brighten up your shelf or mantlepiece. The original readers tape international concertina. Mick bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the cg anglo concertina, irish style. Although concentrating on concertinas, it also features information. United states concertina association home facebook. An artists life for me how to make 35 concertina sketchbooks. How to make a handmade concertina book thestitchsharer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The images have been digitally printed on peters handmade paper and then hand colored by donna. The maple leaf rag, the liberty bell march, and more classic selections are presented for musical enjoyment. I have a wealthy friend who, in his travels, looks for concertinas for me.
Photos of most of our books are available please ask, as dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the accompanying image is marked bookseller image, it is an abebooks stock image, not our own. I was sufficiently impressed that i ordered one a little later. I constructed this book as a means to display a series of double sided prints that i created on a holiday at woodgate. Cowan, joel a brief history of the jeffries concertina. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book. While how easy the concertina is to learn depends on the. Anne and i had a gig nearby and took the chance to stay in the town and visit joel cowan, who was resident there at the time. With additional notes and commentary by joel cowan. The first german concertinas were of a rectangular shape and, unlike the english type, were.
This is the concertina book for anyone who wants to play classic ragtime, marches, and popular themes, arranged for the 30button anglo concertina. This video is a tutorial on how to create a concertina quote book. Frank butler and eileen jones in franks garden, 1991. All of the music in this tutor is in the key of c, and several of the tunes in the appendix include modulation between the keys of c and g. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Concertina tutor books, a wide choice from eagle music shop. This site is an online reference library for all concertinas, with particular strength in the maccann duet concertina.
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