Mark Gilston - Gärdeby

[ProfRat]

[... continued] by not changing the angle between the ends when you reverse direction. That requires a conscious effort, since the way the English concertina is supported doesn't make it natural. I solve the problem by keeping the bottom of the bellows closed always (using a velcro strap!).

Rob Harbron does something similar to me, but rather than trying to make the reversals completely inaudible, he uses them in the phrasing, but they stay very very controlled.

But - it sounds great anyway!

[ProfRat]

This does sound great!

I hope you don't mind me making one small comment/suggestion: When I listen (without watching!) I can tell where pretty much every direction reversal of the bellows happens, and it doesn't always seem (to me!) to fit the phrasing of the tune, at least not consistently.

Now... seem to always play with the reversals in the same place in the tune, so it may all be intentional! But, if it's not, you can make the reversals more controlled (if you like) [... continued...]

[Ptarmi]

Hey Mark, that tune sounds great on ye olde E.C.!