Learn To Play Concertina
We carry a broad selection of lesson books to get you started. If this is not enough information, we're always happy to help you find the right product for you.
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Absolute Beginners' Concertina - Mick Bramich This book starts with the basics by answering the question, "What is an Anglo concertina?" Bramich describes the differences found from one Anglo to another, teaches you to play the common scales, and starts with simple tunes before attempting slightly more advanced ones. Also includes a small section on maintenance. This book is written for the C/G Anglo concertina, which is the most common key combination. |
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The Best Concertina Method Yet - Bob Kail Instructions for the 20-button Anglo, with over 250 melodies with fingerings: 17 with words, three for both hands, and two songs with piano. |
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La Concertina - Method for Diatonic Concertina - Instruction book for the 20-button Anglo. Includes directions on holding the instrument, left-hand and right-hand exercises, scales, tunes, and diagram showing left-hand chords. |
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La Concertina - Anthology of Music for Concertina - A collection of popular tunes for the 20-button Anglo. Several arrangements include harmonies. |
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Mel Bay's Deluxe Concertina Book - Frank Converse For getting started on the 20-button Anglo. Text and tunes. |
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In-Between Anglo - Mick Bramich Mick Bramich has taught Anglo concertina method for many years, from beginners to players who wish to stretch their skills by trying their hand at the Irish style. His third tutorial is for those who are no longer struggling with the basics but want some tips on improving their technique. In-Between Anglo takes you into playing across the rows to improve the flow of your music and a range of scales and time signatures which are demanding yet rewarding. Every tune is accompanied by Bramich's tablature to help those who don’t read music. For C/G. Many tunes will fit well on a 20-button instrument. |
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The Irish Concertina: A Tutor for the Anglo Concertina in the Irish Style - Mick Bramich Bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the C/G Anglo concertina, Irish-style. You don't have to play exclusively Irish music to utilize this style; the system employed is one of the most efficient ways of exploiting the peculiar nuances of this instrument and can be applied to any genre. Keys are presented in order of difficulty and all types of tune - including slow airs - are tackled. The book contains 17 photographs and numerous illustrations and diagrams; 14 reels, 20 jigs, 10 hornpipes and 12 miscellaneous tunes, (56 in total, many with chords), rudiments of music, an extensive bibliography and discography, and a chord chart. The optional CD contains extracts from each chapter and a selection of the tunes from the book. It is not totally essential that you be able to read musical notation to use this book, but musical notation is used without explanation. |
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The Irish Concertina: Companion CD The soundtrack for the instructional book of the same name. This CD contains extracts from each chapter of the book and some of the tunes from Appendix One. The music is played on a circa 1890s C Jeffries G/C Anglo concertina with guitar accompaniment. |
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Anglo Concertina in the Harmonic Style - Gary Coover This tutor will teach you how to play the 30-button Anglo concertina with chords and full harmonies in a wide variety of musical styles. In addition to tunes and exercises for beginning players, this tutor also presents more difficult tunes that have been carefully transcribed from recordings of the top Anglo concertina players of the last several decades. |
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The Anglo Concertina - Frank Edgley This tutor provides the beginning or aspiring anglo concertina player with resources which can be used to become a competent player of traditional Irish music by describing keyboard patterns, concertina techniques, and embellishments. Includes written music and lessons for 35 Irish tunes. The accompanying CD further clarifies the lessons covered in the workbook. |
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How to Play the Anglo Concertina - Frank Edgley This DVD teaches the instrument, in gradual increments, from the basics, to playing with chords and embellishments. Included is a small booklet with charts, diagrams, and music. DVD |
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The Anglo Concertina Demystified - Bertram Levy The most comprehensive tutor for the 30-button Anglo. Comes with 2 CDs! |
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American Fiddle Styles for the Anglo Concertina: Thirty Studies in the Art of Phrasing - Bertram Levy A tutor incorporating the author’s long experience with Southern fiddle music and reflecting his vision for playing the instrument derived from years of intensive study of the bandoneon in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More than a tune book, this is an in-depth course in the Anglo concertina for the serious student. Audio lessons can be found on Bertram Levy's website. C/G Anglo Concertina |
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The Seaman's Concertina: A Beginning Guide to the Anglo Concertina in the Nautical Style - John Townley A beginning guide to the Anglo Concertina in the nautical style with John Townley. A basic approach to the 30 button Anglo concertina that requires no previous knowledge of music or music training. Techniques include basic melody, harmony, left- and right-hand accompaniment, arpeggios, inverted positions, ornamentation and more. DVD |
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The Seaman's Fantasy A collection of wonderful old sea songs sung in harmony by two great musical characters with concertina and button accordion accompaniment. This video was shot at various locations on the Mendocino Coast (Northern California). Songs and tunes include The Big Bow Wow, Port Arthur, Jim Jones, Outward-Homeward Bound, Whaling Johnny, Row On, The Liverpool Packet, Bound For The Rio Grande, Yellow Gals, The Ghost And The Maniac. 30 minutes. --Mel Bay DVD |
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Concertina Tutorial - Niall Vallely Vallely teaches the Anglo concertina from beginning to advanced levels. Video and audio files combined with music notation make the process easy. The basics and easy tunes become increasingly ornamented and complicated as he progresses. By the end the keyboard is fully explored. Vallely also covers ornamental techniques that are unique to his style. Play-alongs help you practice. Includes a performance piece and interview. For a C/G concertina. CD-ROM (PC & Mac) |
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Handbook for Anglo-Chromatic Concertina - Roger Watson A complete guide for the beginning Anglo player. Easy-to-follow text with clear diagrams. |
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Learn to Play Irish Concertina - John Williams In this beginner's DVD, John Williams explains the fundamentals of the 20- or 30-key Anglo concertina: how to hold the instrument, use the keys, bellows and air button, and how to move beyond the basic C and G scales. He teaches five tunes in note-for-note detail: Oro (Se Do Bheatha Bhaile), Jimmy Ward's Jig, The Kesh Jig, Bobby Casey's Jig, Last Night's Fun. Includes music and tab. 65 minutes. DVD |
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The Concise English Concertina - Dick Miles A tutor using English and Irish tunes for beginners or intermediate players. |
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Contemplating the Concertina - Allan Atlas Intended specifically for intermediate and advanced players. It is written with an eye toward both the history of the instrument and how it has been played since Victorian times. Examples and exercises include music — both “classical” and “folk” — from the seventeenth century to the present day. Chapters discuss holding the instrument (with illustrations), manipulating the bellows, single-note technique, and playing chords and contrapuntal textures. |
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Handbook for English Concertina - Roger Watson A complete guide for the beginning English player. Easy-to-follow text with clear diagrams. |
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Concertina Workshop - Alistair Anderson A photocopy of this long-out-of-print classic, often regarded as the definitive tutor for the English concertina. Written by one of the great players. |
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Concertina Workshop - Alistair Anderson This classic 1974 Topic LP has been reissued. The English concertina master Anderson is joined by guests Dave and Tich Richardson, Graham Pirt and, Geoff Harris. Companion CD to the tutor of the same name. |
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Song Accompaniment for English Concertina - Dick Miles A follow up to the Concise English Concertina Tutor, above. Demonstrates different types of accompaniment, along with an introduction to harmony and chord substitution. |
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English Concertina: Mastering the Art - Alistair Anderson AOn this DVD, Alistair Anderson works with student Vicki Elliott on playing the English concertina and explores various aspects, from articulartion to dynamics, ornamentation to phrasing, and helps to understand the vocabulary of the instrument. In fine and exhaustive detail Alistair gives the viewer a fascinating and rewarding insight into his performance style and is sure to give help and encouragement to every player, no matter what level. |
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