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Thread #30451   Message #392668
Posted By: GUEST,SQUEEZE BOX
07-Feb-01 - 07:48 PM
Thread Name: advice on concertina
Subject: RE: advice on concertina
Hi

I will probably repeat everyine else, but you do have an "Anglo" or Anglo-Germanic type. The English is chromatic and has only one note per key. Both have strengths; the Ango is bouncier and thus often better for dance tunes. I hear it is easier than thee English, but I don't know as I "struggle" with the English. The English can be more versital as it has the range of a fiddle and can play slower, quieter tunes. Both can be used to accompany, though I understand that the Aglo is better. I nam very fond of sea shanties and sea music, and I do play them on the Englsh. I've heard others use the Ango. So decide what you want to play as your guide

Scott