@RobertAubois I don't have the energy to write out a full accompaniment now! Also... this is on a tenor-treble - on a treble you'd have to change it a lot. So I can explain the basics: Most chords aren't really chords - they're just a bass note under the tune. For starters just play the bass note of the chord (in the sheet music you've seen) on the first and third beat of each bar, making sure to hold it for the full crotchet length. So in the first full bar, hold the low G until...
@ProfRat (cont 1) ... exactly the moment you press the b in the tune on the second beat. On a treble instrument you'll have trouble with the second bar because the lowest D is just too high - so play the low A instead (the 5th in the chord of D). Similarly in the third bar use the B, not the E - it gives a nice rising sequence. In the 4th bar I would play A on the first beat and D on the third because that leads nicely to the C in the next bar... and so on....
@ProfRat (cont 2) In a couple of places this pattern can be changed - e.g. the run up to the second half just play in thirds below the tune. Then finally, when you've got the hang of doing all this without affecting how you play the tune, just add in a few extra notes to thicken the chords, if you like - for example the g just below the tune's b in the first bar.
Hearing the way you play this makes me reaise the versatility of the English Concertina- I so want to get one. I realise that you are playing the melody on both sides and consequently the harmony notes are also both sides- rather than the dance like but limited rhythmic sound of the anglo where the melody and harmony are on different sides and you get differnt notes on the push / pull
@SuperBeanson Thanks, and yes - the melody and accompany interleave between the hands and fingers. It seems weird at first (I guess) - but really it's no different from, say, the guitar, where melody and accompany interleave between the different fingers.
@Roddyoneeye Not quite sure what you mean. It's an "English concertina", so isn't "in" any particular key, though the basic layout is based on C major (in the same way that all the "white notes" on a piano are in C major).
Very impressive, especially because it's a self written tune. It somehow fits to happy, running, rats...whyever :P. Anyway, could you tell if this is a Baritone concertina or what kind of concertina do you play?
@VerHohnert Thanks. It's a tenor-treble English concertina (made by Wheatstone). Tenor-treble means that it goes down lower (to the C below middle-C) than a "normal" English concertina. It has a 4 octave range, so about the same as a viola.
Some people tune one of the low Eb or D# notes to a Bb (or B) to increase the range still further.
Greetings from Vietnam. I"m an English teacher here and am introducing all our strange and beautiful music to my students. I have a concertina with me but don't play well at all. My clawhammer banjo playing is very good though. Is there TAB for this wonderful little instrument you play so well?
What a wonderful layered bit of music .. Very very nice .. I favorited this clip the week I joined and have been enjoying it ever since .. All the very best from New England . Yours Guy
Hehe to the floor comment! That floor could be a bit intense at times (it was a rented appartment) - so I had plenty of rugs! Thanks for the comments about the playing :)
Very nice tune Danny. Just for the case when my rabbit - she is in good shape at the moment - would be getting ill, will you write a tune for her , I am sure it will cure her.
Inspiring ! Upload more ! and thanks for Inventing the English Concertina ! (I have a Chinese made English Concertina ~ quite good really, but certainly not the quality of a Wheatstone or Lachenal) Amazing bass and chord work there man keep up the great buttoning !
its one of those tunes that just gives you that warm feeling. excellent composition, i really admire your playing! and by the way, you have a nice spiral staircase lol
@RobertAubois I don't have the energy to write out a full accompaniment now! Also... this is on a tenor-treble - on a treble you'd have to change it a lot. So I can explain the basics: Most chords aren't really chords - they're just a bass note under the tune. For starters just play the bass note of the chord (in the sheet music you've seen) on the first and third beat of each bar, making sure to hold it for the full crotchet length. So in the first full bar, hold the low G until...
ProfRat 4 months ago
@ProfRat (cont 1) ... exactly the moment you press the b in the tune on the second beat. On a treble instrument you'll have trouble with the second bar because the lowest D is just too high - so play the low A instead (the 5th in the chord of D). Similarly in the third bar use the B, not the E - it gives a nice rising sequence. In the 4th bar I would play A on the first beat and D on the third because that leads nicely to the C in the next bar... and so on....
ProfRat 4 months ago
@ProfRat (cont 2) In a couple of places this pattern can be changed - e.g. the run up to the second half just play in thirds below the tune. Then finally, when you've got the hang of doing all this without affecting how you play the tune, just add in a few extra notes to thicken the chords, if you like - for example the g just below the tune's b in the first bar.
There - that's all of my secrets!
ProfRat 4 months ago
Great tune, great job playing it too. I love the melody, but I also really love the bass line. I think it's perfect. Thanks for posting.
freethoughtmusic 4 months ago
Wonderful tune, a delight !!
AbbeyHouse 7 months ago
Love it! I now want to learn the concertina. I'll try to learn it on my tin whistle.
teapotrow 8 months ago
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craigwg 10 months ago
very good
ericvonp 1 year ago
Hearing the way you play this makes me reaise the versatility of the English Concertina- I so want to get one. I realise that you are playing the melody on both sides and consequently the harmony notes are also both sides- rather than the dance like but limited rhythmic sound of the anglo where the melody and harmony are on different sides and you get differnt notes on the push / pull
SuperBeanson 1 year ago
@SuperBeanson Thanks, and yes - the melody and accompany interleave between the hands and fingers. It seems weird at first (I guess) - but really it's no different from, say, the guitar, where melody and accompany interleave between the different fingers.
ProfRat 1 year ago
What cord is your instrument ?
Roddyoneeye 1 year ago
@Roddyoneeye Not quite sure what you mean. It's an "English concertina", so isn't "in" any particular key, though the basic layout is based on C major (in the same way that all the "white notes" on a piano are in C major).
ProfRat 1 year ago
very good
Zolatour 1 year ago
let me show you the song of my people
uptehpunxxx 1 year ago
Very impressive, especially because it's a self written tune. It somehow fits to happy, running, rats...whyever :P. Anyway, could you tell if this is a Baritone concertina or what kind of concertina do you play?
Greetings, VH
VerHohnert 1 year ago
@VerHohnert Thanks. It's a tenor-treble English concertina (made by Wheatstone). Tenor-treble means that it goes down lower (to the C below middle-C) than a "normal" English concertina. It has a 4 octave range, so about the same as a viola.
Some people tune one of the low Eb or D# notes to a Bb (or B) to increase the range still further.
ProfRat 1 year ago
@ProfRat Alright, thanks. It sounds very nice, sadly the wheatstones are incdredibly expensive.
VerHohnert 1 year ago
Greetings from Vietnam. I"m an English teacher here and am introducing all our strange and beautiful music to my students. I have a concertina with me but don't play well at all. My clawhammer banjo playing is very good though. Is there TAB for this wonderful little instrument you play so well?
thomasdean321 1 year ago
Absolutely wonderful composition and performance.
dave60707 1 year ago
pretty cool, I hope the rat enjoyed it!
stereo123 1 year ago
does anyone know of jazz played with this?
reeding 1 year ago
@reeding Two rather different approaches:
John Nixon - e.g. recording called 'The Concertina Connection'.
Simon Thoumire - e.g. The Big Day In. Fusion of jazz and Scottish trad.
Both players can be found by searching youtube or google etc.
ProfRat 1 year ago
You really liked that rat I take it? Also, nice tune.
KamiKaZantA 1 year ago
Hello Danny ,
What a wonderful layered bit of music .. Very very nice .. I favorited this clip the week I joined and have been enjoying it ever since .. All the very best from New England . Yours Guy
guywolff 2 years ago
What a charming piece of music and so well played.
Nothing but pleasure to listen, as your other compositions.
lerixke 2 years ago 2
Very very nice! I like it very much! Keep on composing tunes please!
Askeltil 2 years ago
Certainly a pretty composition! Very nicely done indeed!
Mandolin1944 2 years ago
Not only can you play the squeeze-box beautifully... You also have impeccable taste in flooring. Nice.
oinkst 2 years ago
Hehe to the floor comment! That floor could be a bit intense at times (it was a rented appartment) - so I had plenty of rugs! Thanks for the comments about the playing :)
ProfRat 2 years ago
enjoyed the piece. Thank you very much.
Leo
megaleo451 2 years ago
very good - as good as any of the traditionals IMO
feurzug 2 years ago
Tunes that end on the dominant just never sound complete to me. Just my opinion, very nice otherwise.
pianoman9876 2 years ago
Very nice tune Danny. Just for the case when my rabbit - she is in good shape at the moment - would be getting ill, will you write a tune for her , I am sure it will cure her.
Marien
mcjlina 2 years ago
Thank you, very delightful indeed, it is good to hear some one who knows what they are doing, your music is very inspiring.
catpatches 2 years ago
it's verry cOOl xD
lilo9ou5 2 years ago
nice playing, but a look into a hellish place id never want to be haha
HackTh3Planet 2 years ago
It almost sounded like a JS Bach piece. I'm sure the rat got well hearing it. I know for a fact rats love music. Beautiful composition!
Khamomil 2 years ago
Superb composition good sir; it will surely be stuck in my head tomorrow and likely the following day as well.
cjhseeker 4 years ago
beautiful music. thanks!
now, straighten up that living room, mister.
lol
mongorich 4 years ago
fantastic sounding nstrument and player!
I'm a fan!!!
allcontakt 4 years ago
Must be that yoga! I must start.
hexagonzombie 4 years ago
Inspiring ! Upload more ! and thanks for Inventing the English Concertina ! (I have a Chinese made English Concertina ~ quite good really, but certainly not the quality of a Wheatstone or Lachenal) Amazing bass and chord work there man keep up the great buttoning !
madzub 4 years ago
Très convaincante démonstration sur un bien jolie morceau de musique. Merci
DanieldeLunel 4 years ago
Wonderful playing. What is it you are playing ( and what year )? Do I see a strap underneath to hold the bellows togehter? Interesting
RPDCH 4 years ago
really great tune, and wonderfull sounding instrument
melvis24 4 years ago
Such wonderful composition!!!
anak1 4 years ago
That is one Amazing piece of music.
its one of those tunes that just gives you that warm feeling. excellent composition, i really admire your playing! and by the way, you have a nice spiral staircase lol
MikeBatten 5 years ago
very, very nicely played...and a great tune as well!
milpiper 5 years ago
Terriffic.
strj05 5 years ago
you play off the hook - check out my vids im a beginner on domincan style diatonic accordion
qnz09 5 years ago
Oh so wonderful - exactly the sound I like most on concertina!
nontoxicprinting 5 years ago
beautiful tune, man!
juanmitatikieto 5 years ago
Amazing what beautiful music you can squeeze out of that tiny concertina. I'm impressed!
DanCeekey 5 years ago
Great composition! And great played, keep it up.
TinWhistler 5 years ago
Nice tune, well played.
Rickupinoft 5 years ago
It sounds fine to me - congrats on another great vid
southcoastsounds 5 years ago