Hello good sir. How would you rate the Hohner D40 as a beginner concertina? Is is total junk? It costs less than $200, so yes that is very cheap, but I simply cannot spend much more than that.
@AllUrUtubeRbelong2me ... You will learn the positions of the buttons and will be able to start playing some tunes ... but ... I believe you will quickly become frustrated because it's always difficult to play nicely on cheap instruments of any kind. Please also note: the D40 is an Anglo system concertina, not an English system concertina ... so my videos here will not be very helpful.
@AllUrUtubeRbelong2me Thanks for responding sir. Yes, I realized it was the Anglo version after I posted. It doesn't seem to specify on the webpage I was looking at whether it was English or Anglo, other than seeing the buttons on the picture. As for the quality, I wish instruments like these were more popular with the general public so they would become more commonplace, like the guitar, thereby reducing the cost a bit. I have a shockingly decent sounding and playing acoustic guitar for $200.
Hi Martin lessons just great i borrowed a concertina from my friends accordion shop in Birmingham for a week, having my ownHohner for Christmas .Hope to see more lessons in new year the duet wih your daughter was great.P.S i think that if more people were to take an interest in playing there would be less Crime
Thanks, useful. Note: Neck strap can be attached easily on each side by making a small leather lug with a hole in it that you put under the screw that holds the thumb straps. I saw it demonstrated in another YouTube video. Bruce Thomson, Palmerston North, New Zealand
just to clea things up, the most common tuning for anglo concetrinas are in g/c and in irish music they play g/c concertinas and play in d across the rows. 30 key anglos (standard number of keys for an anglo) are nerly chromatic and by the time you get to a 40 key box they are fully chromatic.
I'll reply to all 3 questions ... yes you can have someone fit handstraps; depends on how much it's played but a well looked after instrument will go 30 years between servicing, often much longer; no set up required, pick up and play. Cheers Martyn
hi martyn really great stuff I have a wheatstone english sold in 1851 according to the serial number, its in fairly good condition and playable so nice to get a tune out of it, thanks
No refresh didn't work, but maybe it's just my computer. Thanks for the first video though, I had been trying to decide what kind of concertina I wanted to buy, but now I think I know. Thanks a lot!
For some reason I can't get past a minute and 37 seconds on your video, it bring up a screen that gives me other video options and a replay screen at this point, can you tell me why?
Sorry, I can't explain that. I've just watched the whole thing through (pretty scary after all these months lol) and it worked fine. Try the refresh button on your browser? Good luck Martyn
Martyn. I am an Australian player of a wheatie english. When i started playing (self taught) I found it sooo frustrating that there wee dvds etc for anglo but virtually nothing for English. These videos fill a gap so I thank you. I gavce my godson an english and just alerted him to your films. Warren Fahey
You could visit my site to learn about the concertina in Australia. ... more please
I have a 12 sided Edeophone (Lachenal). 99% of the it's been sitting in the box. Every now and then I try again to play it and get frustrated. From watching your videos I think I may actually keep it out more. THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting in your time and effort to teach what you know. What a generous thing for you to do. It makes me feel great to know I can watch your videos and get some more help. I hope it makes you feel good to know you are helping others. Keep up the great work. - Deb
Hi Deb ... Thank you for the kind comments ... I too had an Edeophone at one time ... lovely box! I'm a bit behind posting the next video ... have been very busy at home with other things ... but good luck with it all ... and feel free to ask if there's anything you don't understand. Regards Martyn
Whoa I'm getting pretty confused: if i want to get started playing Irish, an Anglo would be more preferable, right? But I find the English much easier and flexible.
Hi there ... I think that's right ... most Irish players would choose the anglo system as the constant need to push/pull injects bounce into the playing ... but you're restricted to just a few keys ... the English system IS more flexible and can be used to play more 'genres' of music ... but it all comes down to personal taste ... does that help? Regards Martyn
If you play a mouth organ or a melodeon I'd say the Anglo as it has the same blow/suck system to go up and down a scale. The English system might be easier for those with a knowledge of a piano keyboard ... that's just my feeling ... they're both difficult to play well :)
I tried playing an Anglo, from years of playing a piano accordion.. and found it difficult. Switched to an English, and after figuring out the key layout did a LOT better! (Easier bellows work.) Just my 2 cents!
hey, these videos are ace. Recently i've been getting into music myself. Bought a mandolin and started playing that but for some reason this instrument interests me, no idea why... Thanks for posting, this video clearly tells me the difference between Anglo and English.. Thanks
Hello good sir. How would you rate the Hohner D40 as a beginner concertina? Is is total junk? It costs less than $200, so yes that is very cheap, but I simply cannot spend much more than that.
AllUrUtubeRbelong2me 1 year ago
@AllUrUtubeRbelong2me ... You will learn the positions of the buttons and will be able to start playing some tunes ... but ... I believe you will quickly become frustrated because it's always difficult to play nicely on cheap instruments of any kind. Please also note: the D40 is an Anglo system concertina, not an English system concertina ... so my videos here will not be very helpful.
nytram1309 1 year ago
@AllUrUtubeRbelong2me Thanks for responding sir. Yes, I realized it was the Anglo version after I posted. It doesn't seem to specify on the webpage I was looking at whether it was English or Anglo, other than seeing the buttons on the picture. As for the quality, I wish instruments like these were more popular with the general public so they would become more commonplace, like the guitar, thereby reducing the cost a bit. I have a shockingly decent sounding and playing acoustic guitar for $200.
AllUrUtubeRbelong2me 1 year ago
Hi Martin lessons just great i borrowed a concertina from my friends accordion shop in Birmingham for a week, having my ownHohner for Christmas .Hope to see more lessons in new year the duet wih your daughter was great.P.S i think that if more people were to take an interest in playing there would be less Crime
gralester 1 year ago
Thanks for this just what I needed.
Wheel333 1 year ago
Thanks, useful. Note: Neck strap can be attached easily on each side by making a small leather lug with a hole in it that you put under the screw that holds the thumb straps. I saw it demonstrated in another YouTube video. Bruce Thomson, Palmerston North, New Zealand
PalmyBruce 2 years ago
at 4:33... your hands look MASSIVE
kosmad 2 years ago
just to clea things up, the most common tuning for anglo concetrinas are in g/c and in irish music they play g/c concertinas and play in d across the rows. 30 key anglos (standard number of keys for an anglo) are nerly chromatic and by the time you get to a 40 key box they are fully chromatic.
veganchimp 2 years ago
Many thanks for the accurate info :)
nytram1309 2 years ago
I have been endeavoring to learn both English and Anglo!
TheGibbmeister31 2 years ago
Sorry.........another question.......what's the life expectancy of the bellows, Reeds and pads?
How much "set up" is required, "out of the box" from the supplier?
nutmegger1957 2 years ago
I'll reply to all 3 questions ... yes you can have someone fit handstraps; depends on how much it's played but a well looked after instrument will go 30 years between servicing, often much longer; no set up required, pick up and play. Cheers Martyn
nytram1309 2 years ago
Can you modify the English Concertina, to have hand straps?
nutmegger1957 2 years ago
hi martyn really great stuff I have a wheatstone english sold in 1851 according to the serial number, its in fairly good condition and playable so nice to get a tune out of it, thanks
bammo1 3 years ago
Just want to mention that for Irish music you want a G/C Anglo, NOT a G/D.
duinex 3 years ago
Very instructive and detailed -- congratulations, thank you!
davidhaardt 4 years ago
Can you drag the button on the progress bar beyond the 1.37 point? YouTube videos will play from the point at which you set the play button :)
Regards Martyn
nytram1309 4 years ago
No refresh didn't work, but maybe it's just my computer. Thanks for the first video though, I had been trying to decide what kind of concertina I wanted to buy, but now I think I know. Thanks a lot!
frankilucy 4 years ago
For some reason I can't get past a minute and 37 seconds on your video, it bring up a screen that gives me other video options and a replay screen at this point, can you tell me why?
frankilucy 4 years ago
Sorry, I can't explain that. I've just watched the whole thing through (pretty scary after all these months lol) and it worked fine. Try the refresh button on your browser? Good luck Martyn
nytram1309 4 years ago
Martyn. I am an Australian player of a wheatie english. When i started playing (self taught) I found it sooo frustrating that there wee dvds etc for anglo but virtually nothing for English. These videos fill a gap so I thank you. I gavce my godson an english and just alerted him to your films. Warren Fahey
You could visit my site to learn about the concertina in Australia. ... more please
bodgiefahey 4 years ago
A very well done and informative series. Thanks for posting.
~Megan
meganmurphy1212 4 years ago
I have a 12 sided Edeophone (Lachenal). 99% of the it's been sitting in the box. Every now and then I try again to play it and get frustrated. From watching your videos I think I may actually keep it out more. THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting in your time and effort to teach what you know. What a generous thing for you to do. It makes me feel great to know I can watch your videos and get some more help. I hope it makes you feel good to know you are helping others. Keep up the great work. - Deb
imb4u8 4 years ago
Hi Deb ... Thank you for the kind comments ... I too had an Edeophone at one time ... lovely box! I'm a bit behind posting the next video ... have been very busy at home with other things ... but good luck with it all ... and feel free to ask if there's anything you don't understand. Regards Martyn
nytram1309 4 years ago
Thank you very much for these vids.
ThePrisoner6 4 years ago
You're very welcome ... hope you find them helpful ... regards Martyn
nytram1309 4 years ago
Whoa I'm getting pretty confused: if i want to get started playing Irish, an Anglo would be more preferable, right? But I find the English much easier and flexible.
NicktheIrishman 4 years ago
Hi there ... I think that's right ... most Irish players would choose the anglo system as the constant need to push/pull injects bounce into the playing ... but you're restricted to just a few keys ... the English system IS more flexible and can be used to play more 'genres' of music ... but it all comes down to personal taste ... does that help? Regards Martyn
nytram1309 4 years ago
Yes thanks a million. I think I'll get an Anglo then. But just as a curiosity... what's the easiest to get started with in general? Thanks again.
NicktheIrishman 4 years ago
If you play a mouth organ or a melodeon I'd say the Anglo as it has the same blow/suck system to go up and down a scale. The English system might be easier for those with a knowledge of a piano keyboard ... that's just my feeling ... they're both difficult to play well :)
nytram1309 4 years ago
I tried playing an Anglo, from years of playing a piano accordion.. and found it difficult. Switched to an English, and after figuring out the key layout did a LOT better! (Easier bellows work.) Just my 2 cents!
ledieppe 4 years ago
hey, these videos are ace. Recently i've been getting into music myself. Bought a mandolin and started playing that but for some reason this instrument interests me, no idea why... Thanks for posting, this video clearly tells me the difference between Anglo and English.. Thanks
skuzi 5 years ago