The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #9050   Message #58256
Posted By: Guy Wolff
11-Feb-99 - 08:29 PM
Thread Name: concertinas - which type?
Subject: RE: concertinas - which type?
Margarita,Hi.I guess I am more natural on the anglo but have limped along on the english for years.The english lends itself to playing melodies and has a wanderfull sound for cording behind songs{in any key ,as said above} The anglo has great heart and a very full presence behind the voice cording and is alittle more problimatic in the melody department ,though it sounds great doing morris dance tunes and the like.So they both have their strengths and weaknesses.I could not be without either.I did have a cat that attacked my leg every time I practiced the English but that was her opinion.....They are so diferent in the way you hold them that there is no problem keeping them apart.Even in Vancouver I would write to the Botton box .They could send you imformation and tapes on both and they take such good care before sending anything out.I had an english that I bought from Henry Crabb in Isslington London years ago that almost imploded when I got it to this changing climate. You will get to be an enginer before your done nomater which free reed box you get and they are worth the ride..Good luck ,Guy..............