Hayden Duet Concertina: Waltz Medley

[fledglingwhistler]

Sounds great!!!! I am going to learn to play as soon as my Elise Hayden arrives .... shesh .... you make it look easy but I have a feeling that I am in for a challenge!!!

[eastrockaway11518]

Audio Video was Great! Nice job!

[RayHomewood]

Super playing and such nice tunes, Jeff : )

PS Waiting to get my hands on an Elise Hayden Duet with great anticipation!

[hippymumsal]

Beautifully played. :)

[ukulelemike]

Sweet! Add some ukulele and you'd have an awesome duet there! I ought to look into adding it to my repertoire.

[bsam20uk]

What a magic instrument, it sounds so sweet and you play with great skill and sympathy for the music. Thanks for sharing.

[handstrapz]

Darned good!

Shows the strength of the Duetts.

[geno1149]

Very good Jeff. I sure enjoy your playing. Keep it up.

[AR1264]

Delightful sounding, and great video of the Hayden system making lovely music.

Well done.

[Nulanula]

It's a beautiful instrument, for sure.

But, how would one go about learning it? There are some English and Anglo concertina teaching materials around (although not much of it), but this looks more complicated.

How did you learn? Self-taught or teacher?

Any hints on the best way to get started would be appreciated.

[JeffLeff]

I'm self-taught. In a way, it's more straightforward than anglo, since the layout is regular, and the notes are the same in each direction.

There is now an affordable beginner model Hayden concertina, look for the "Elise" on the ConcertinaConnection website. It comes with a tutor book. The range is a bit limited though.

[JLMoriart]

@Nulanula The note layout, like he said, is more straightforward. Wikipedia "Wicki-Hayden Note layout" and you'll get a good look at where the notes are located. The layout is isomorphic, which means you get the same fingering for any musical idea in every single key.

[catpatches]

Hi Lovely  : 0 )

Looks like a thomas. Sounds great

[davidinfo13]

nice

[AAVista]

I agree, themightymorrismuss, truly handsome.

[JeffLeff]

Hah, thanks! I should re-read these comments whenever I'm feeling low...

[4Rosie2]

Wonderful! Who made the Duet and how many buttons does it have? Also what kind of wood?

Thank you.

[phillaneseventhirty]

It's carnival music lol I never knew that sound was the Concertina. Well done that looks complicated. 5*

[caramelcutie007]

Fantastic! I just love it. Thanks for posting

this Video

World Peace

[AAVista]

It is like an ultra-compact, portable bellows pump organ! Light weight, easy to carry - perfect to take to a beach, camping or backpacking!

[Bemuz]

I am so enjoying your videos. I love the sound of the Hayden concertina. I wish you would give some lessons on line like Martyn does. Wonderful sound. Thanks so much! Barb

[RPDCH]

Nice playing...........I particularly like the view of the left hand at work.Very helpful to me.

[anthony858]

Nice, never seen it before!

[nichmars]

Great playing! Since the English and Duet are both "same note- push and pull" isn't it possible to play chords or melody independently in each hand on both? I'm trying to get a beter understanding for how these instruments are different. Sounded fantastic though!

[JeffLeff]

The problem with playing independently on both hands with the English is that notes alternate between sides -- not every note you need is on each side. You can really twist your fingers up trying to add independent harmony or chords, many combinations are just not possible. You can arrange cleverly to work around the limitations with very good results, but you don't have the freedom you have on a duet. Search for "JulietteDaum" for some great multi-voice English playing on YouTube.

[nichmars]

thanks, I'll check her out. cheers.

[nytram1309]

Wonderfull stuff!! Think I might have to ditch the English and move over to Duet lol ... look forward to seeing more Nytram1309 ( the guy who posted the English concertina lessons :)

[bugQ]

You are in envy! With that comfortable Wakker key placing and the intuitive Hayden system, that fine piece would seem to be the ultimate concertina.

[redcarsarasota]

Jeff, wow I can hear your real love for music, it really shows. Thanks for sharing with us!

[frankevich]

Well played, Jeff. Let's have some more from the Hayden.

[ShootingRamus]

I really enjoy your videos. I am especially looking forward to future Hayden concertina videos. Thanks for posting!

[porkpiemariner]

Great playing.......really enjoyed this video!!! :-)

[DanieldeLunel]

Excellente démonstration. Merci pour ce pur moment de bonheur. Vive la musique traditionnelle et vive le concertina!

Bravo à l'interprète. Pouvons-nous espérer voir publier d'autres vidéos avec le concertina? Par avance merci :)

[AaronShaunBrennan]

Great sound, Great playing!! Was a pleasure too watch!

[jppooch]

Bravo Boney! Great sounding insturment and beautifully played.

[janeczka]

This is great! I hope one day I can play as good as you do!