Howdy, all--I play both one and two-row boxes. I've been exploring the uncertanties of both for a number of years. For those interested in these instruments, I recommend John Kirkpatricks videos on the subject. There are three to date; I have the first two. The first one is devoted to the one-row 4 stop. The attentive participant in this experience will receive a thorough grounding in playing this deceptivly simple instrument. This most excellent instruction continues for the first half of the second video and covers virtually everything that can be accomplished on the instrument. After working with these products, I find my ability to play both the instrument itself and tunes on the instrument markedly expanded.

They may be purchased through Mrs. Casey Music. Please forgive my ignorance as I do not possess the skill to create the incredibly friendly and useful link to take you there.(alas) Fortunately, any number of search engines stand ready to take up the slack.

I hope this information is useful, and I wish to thank all who keep this site going.