30 button anglo concertina layout An adult friend of the family loaned me her concertina (I'm 18), which she inherited from her Dad or soemthing she's considering selling it on Ebay, and loaned i Hi, I am selling my 30 button C/G Morse concertina. named after Mary McNamara, that has three C#5s on the first 2 buttons of the RH Jeffries-system accidental row - so that it doesn't I have now swapped it for a 30 button C/G Lachenal which has the first two rows in the same place and all those nice accidentals on the top row (or bottom depending on your point of view). Go to www. but the button layout on the Crabbs, etc are more open. Developed by Paraic McNeela, the Phoenix concertina is a 30-button Anglo concertina in the key of C/G - it D Custom layout; Steel concertina reeds mounted on brass plates; Leather valves; Light Carbon-fibre reed-pan; 7-fold leather bellows Rich and delicate tone, fast and dynamic response; View on YouTube. I'm a musician who's been playing a concertina for 5 years. The two most common setups for Anglo concertinas are the Jeffries layout or Wheatstone/Lachenal layout. The thirty button anglo concertina is the standard. I made this range chart based on a piano keyboard, to help myself when arranging tunes couple months ago. However, because I don’t use d# all that much I would change right hand side top row first button on left to a c# both directions. By Pete Dunk July 6, 2008 in Instrument Construction & Repair. Initially, I limited myself to playing the core 30 buttons on my 40-button, but in the past few years I've really tried to push myself to get familiar with the entire keyboard, by General Concertina Discussion ; 30 button Anglo Dipper 30 button Anglo Dipper. By David Levine January 16, 2010 in Buy & Sell. Share On the 30 button C/G concertina most of the notes show up in both directions and I use them in both directions, on half step button accordions only 2 notes (B and E on a B/C accordion) occur in both Yes there is a good reason for those two common variations in the draw note on that lowest button on the G row: 1) With a "D" on the draw in that position, the pattern of the notes in the scale is almost* identical for both the C The two innermost rows of the button layout (on each side) contain all the notes required to play a C major scale. By Lynda Bass October It is an Anglo with 30 buttons. If you have the most common arrangement it will be a C/G with the row closest to your palms being G; the middle row being C; and the 3rd row farthest from the handbar composed of various extra notes and accidentals. C/G, Jefferies layout, 30 button, cherry wood finish. My clover being a hybrid and my only normal C/G 30 button that works; perhaps I need to get a vintage 30 button Daddy Long Les explains the layout of the C and G rows of his three row, 30 button Cg Anglo concertina. ed. This chart was prepared by Jody Kruskal, and is used by permission. Having adapted many of my arrangements for the Wheatstone 30 button layout in my book, A Garden . I was looking at 38 button concertinas with a Jeffries layout. As I try to learn tunes and technique For Irish Trad the best key for the concertina is C/G. For some reason, this particular layout seems to have so New Eiru Gold Anglo Concertina C/G 30 Button Walnut Jeffries Layout. I attached the svg file I used to make and people can freely edit if they want. Please see photo. Members; 400 Gender: Male; Location This plugin adds Anglo concertina tablature (fingering) diagrams for various layouts: Wheatstone, This plugin adds Anglo concertina tablature (fingering) diagrams for various layouts: Wheatstone, Jeffries and my instrument layout - it was supposed to be a Jeffries, but in fact it's a unique mix of those two. At the moment I'm I would agree with everything LazyNetter says above and will just add the following comment about the 30 button layouts. 16 cm) New and improved Czech-made, Swedish-steel reeds. Note that the standard model can only have the basic 30 keys, whereas the advanced This charts was prepared by me, and show the layout for Wheatstone 30 button G/D anglo concertinas. Now, I have a question about fingering. The main difference between the different fingering systems (Jeffries v Wheatstone/Lachenal) is the positioning of the C sharp button. I'll post the final layout soon, tho this be a he is very much married to that push button B while on the wheatstone layout. 1880), 6 Our Anglo concertinas are 30 button models in the key of C/G, featuring Jeffries and Lachenal/Wheatstone button layouts. - G Jones, Commercial Rd stamped Indeed! But, am I incorrect in remembering that Lachenal usually used the same layout as Wheatstone? It's just, 38 is an awfully specific number of buttons to not be Jeffries, and Wheatstone's "standard" extended layout was 40 buttons. I'm attaching layout diagrams for my 30 A 30 button Anglo is those 20 buttons plus 10 more, and some of those 10 extras are the same notes in the opposite bellows direction. Hope this chart would make helps for some As a result, it has a different button layout to the Anglo Concertina. Bb on a 30-key C/G Jeffries layout is totally do-able. This button layout facilitates the easy playing of chords, making For Sale: McNeela Wren 30 button Anglo Concertina, C/G, Wheatstone layout. net. Regular debater; but since I'm at least slightly familiar with this one I was wondering if there were any Anglo 30-button players hereabouts who might be able to help with a DIY electronic concertina project. The Eiru is the highest quality hand crafted concertina made by the Irish [Irish Musical Instruments - McNeela Instruments] 30 Button Anglo Concertina: The Swan Concertina. It is number #122, so it is a classic from the early days - but last winter, in anticipation of selling it, I had it completely refurbished by the Button Box (new bellows and bushings, valves checked, wax replaced and tuned). The button layouts are generally the same as the original 20-button German concertinas designed by Carl Friedrich Uhlig in 1834. . What does more than 30 buttons allow you to do that I can't do on the 30 button. PM me if you have one for sale. This mostly affects buttons in the third "accidentals" row. Handmade, 30-button Anglo-style concertina with Wheatstone/Lachenal button layout; Plays in the key of C & G; Ebonized frame and endplates with intricate open fretwork. d. Please note that this is for the 30 Button Anglo Concertina (Jeffries and Wheatstone layouts catered for!). 6-fold black leather bellows; Soft, durable, padded adjustable hand straps; Jeffries-style metal end plates with matt finish; Wheatstone/Lachenal Layout These keyboard charts show how the notes are arranged on the buttons of nine different types of concertinas, and can be used to compare various systems. They show the layouts for Wheatstone 30 and 40 button C/G anglo concertinas. BJG. Both SOLD For Sale: Almost-new McNeela Swan Anglo Concertina, 30 button, Wheatstone layout, C/G chromatic, leather bellows, Czech-made Swedish steel reeds, responsive buttons, very nice sound, includes nice storage box. 110 pages, 50 tunes, utilizing the same ta The Edgeley Special (developed by Frank with Harold Herrington) is, I believe a new anglo system intended for Irish music. Buying an anglo concertina - what key and layout? Post by ChrisLaughlin » Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:34 am. i would also appreciate it if anyone knew of any websites with details of the 20 button anglo C/G (stagi) layout, to let me know. Both layouts feature 15 buttons on each side of the 30 key concertina, plus an air The concertina can be played quite easily due to its small size and button layout, making it a great option for beginner musicians of all ages. It has had the reed shoe ports brought current with the way I make them now, and has excellent response and sound from the lowest notes to t It's my chord chart for a 30 button G/D anglo,but over on the right hand side it shows the equivalent C/G chords in red - just ignore the extra row. elliott Posted June 20, 2024 Author Topic: Concertina layout (Anglo 30) (Read 1027 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. These can have a 10 weeks waiting time but I have one only in stock so grab it while you can. com "Concertina Music" to downl Scott Parks, the owner of one of the first Button Box anglo concertinas (The Ceili, neé Trillium) confirmed for me that it has this key layout . new bellows, as well as new pads & valves. No case; black finish worn away next to 3 buttons (C, F, B), right side, otherwise in excellent condition. The Rochelle is a anglo 30 button concertina, and is the biggest selling Anglo Concertina in the U. They are both hybrid concertinas, which means that the sound is Hi everyone I am a new Concertina player and the tutor book that came with my instrument didn't label the notes with the numbers so I made my own note map to help me map notes to buttons. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment 30 or 30+ button concertinas are basically chromatic through most of their range, and while each key pair c/g, Bb/f, Ab/Eb, g/d etc. The only reason I am selling is because I recently acquired a Carroll Concertina with a custom key layout Thought you all might appreciate this sneak preview of a new book of Christmas tunes especially arranged for 30-button Anglo concertina, which will be available shortly through Amazon in the US, UK and Europe and hopefully through The Button Box as well. After this time i feel like an ungrade is due. The Anglo originated as a hybrid between the English and German concertinas. Of Concertinas and Keys Wow, just how many buttons can they fit on a concertina! Quite a few it turns out. Made with Czech steel reeds for a bright, clear tone and fast, responsive action, these high quality instruments will take your playing to the next level. I used Inkscape to make it. . I visited Bob Tedrow's shop in November 2004 and watched as he finished up the tuning and as SOLD!! Specifications: Jeffries layout accordion reeds riveted brass action Delrin domed buttons bushed key holes and action Wakker bellows (high end traditional concertina bellows) Hardshell case with red felt liner. (34k) and description of a Crabb 30-key G/D Anglo concertina: The anglo The layout of the instrument in its main variations is provided and basic scales shown. each button plays a different note on 'pull' and 'push', much like a (mouth) harmonica. The additional button for these is shown positioned centrally below the bottom row on the left side. that way I've also given the musical notation for the actual notes sounded by each button. T Here is my 31 button GD Jeffries layout. net), the Rochelle uses the Lachenal layout and button positioning. Rich Morse (owner of The Button Box) wrote (on the squeezebox newsgroup) the following about the layout: I have a Gremlin and a Marcus, both 30 button and in C/G. For Irish Trad the best key for the concertina is C/G. This was It's a delight to play, with such long bellows it's a little different in feel to a normal anglo. A 30-button concertina adds a row of accidentals to the two rows that are in specific keys. I'm confused now. A comprehensive guide to the 30 G/D Anglo Concertina in the English Style". Description. The instruments measures 6 1/4 inch across the flats and is available with black Hi everybody-- as I'm sure you can see, I'm a newbie. The 30 button anglo departed from this by having an accidental row. Thanks in advance for any help, Attached is my own layout chart for my Dipper. By catty June 28, 2008 in General Concertina Discussion. Some Bach pieces are simple, some are not. My anglos include a considerable further departure. Rochelle Anglo Concertina 30 Button C/G by the renowned makers and designers at Concertina Connections USA. What it says on the tin really. 30 or 30+ buttons work, sure, but leave logic behind. I provide two version of the layout : the first BTW, speaking of simulations, I think I finally finalized my magic new concertina layout, whose design is the reason I did all those computer simulations. It has the Wheatstone/Lachenal layout for the accidental (top) row. I am not sure whether I qualify as 'One of Us' (see above) but have bought the concertina under discussion. In as much as there is logic to the Anglo setup it only extends to the 20 buttons, the rest is expediency. The Norman is also Jeffries layout, and with more buttons. Actually, this 49-key Jeffries is unique in that it almost certainly wasn't an anglo when it was born. A 30 button A brand new tutorial video for this great tune. Billy McComisky told me that the 30 button Jeffries was preferred over the 38 button by Irish players, but there were so few made that most players who used 38 button instruments did so out of necessity rather than by design. Share More sharing options Followers 0. The layout chart differs from the Jackie 30 button 20-button C/G Anglo concertina layout If you're talking 20 button, then yes they are, largely. Rather than think about names of layouts, which are all basically the same take good advice on the notes on push or pull of some of the buttons outside the original 20 Other impediments to standarization are 1) how to identify additional buttons (my anglos include ones with 32, 38, 42, and 45 buttons) and 2) what to do about variant placement of notes. Best luck with your idea. This may make fingering more convenient, and/or it may open up new harmonic possibilities, but if a note is a duplicate, that means that the actual note is already there somewhere in the standard 20b layout. So I'm a beginner player, an have recently bought a C/G 30 button Anglo Concertina. The less common Duet and English concertinas can feature as many as 70 buttons however. 30 Button Anglo (CG) 31 Buttons (15RH + 15LH + air) C/G Wheatstone layout 'Tipo a mano' Italian reeds; Carbon-fibre reed-pan; 7-fold leather And of course, the "standard" 40-button Wheatstone layout is quite different from any 38- to 45-button Jeffries layout I've seen. A keyboard chart I find this problem with the pull high d is the main drawback of the Wheatstone 30 button layout and it's standard issue on the 'accidental' row of the Jeffries 31 layout (and of course on all 30 button+ layouts). Like any musical endeavor, it begins with developing core foundational skills such as mastering At this point one needs to consider a point of overall playing philosophy. The Minstrel is a 30 key C-G hybrid anglo concertina, designed and built by the Concertina Connection Inc, available with Wheatstone or Jeffries layout. Keyboard position, rake (angle of the rows), and button size are standard. I did not suspect you were playing a chromatized concertina (the one the tunes page). The 26-button concertinas I have encountered from Jeffries, Jones and Lachenal are more a cut-down version of a 30 button, that is, all the buttons that are present correspond to their counterparts in the same positions on a 30 button. But the layout chart pictures are not available. This is all you get in most tune books. It is on eBay at Some of the sets of reeds for these concertinas were supplied by Hohner and some from Italy. The reeds are mounted on a flat reed pan, which is common on more expensive hybrid concertinas; c This is a Jeffries 30-Key Anglo in C/G with steel reeds. There are three staves per system. Recommended Posts. 6½” across face plates. This is a result of some discussion I think 30 button C/G is the best instrument for melodic Irish style playing. Free premium hard case, Priority Shipping Worldwide & FIVE Months access to the brand new Concertina Masterclass Series Wheatstone/Lachenal Layout; Touch sensitive buttons; Jeffries 30-key CG layout? Jeffries 30-key CG layout? By xgx August 16, 2023 in It's one of the "joys" of anglo concertina is the variations in the layouts that exist - sometimes even with the core 20 keys. 15 buttons on right, plus air button. as new; excellent condition; "Standard" Jeffries layout with C#/C# first button on RH accidental row and D#/D# on the next button Daddy Long Les explains the layout of the C and G rows of his three row, 30 button Cg Anglo concertina. You can start with the chart sitting in front of a piano with the concertina and Rochelle® anglo concertina $469. $2500 includes continental USA shipping with insurance. Jump to content. All types of concertinas come in multiple sizes–in general, these diagrams show The 30 button C/G Anglo Concertina is used in Irish music. he likes 2 C#'s on the first button for phrasing reasons (i guess i have never noticed him use the pull C# because i dont I'm not sure I'm particularly qualified to give an answer, but I can offer a few observations from my own playing: On a 30-key right-hand, with the Jeffries layout, the duplicated Eb/C# C#/Eb keys are certainly handy, in that it makes it possible to play chords of Ab and C minor on the push, amongst other things - which simply aren't possible on the Wheatstone "The Anglo Concertina. I am particularly interested in what is the norm on say, a 40 key G/D. These layouts were also used by Lachenal. I want to also find out which key it is in. Anglo Concertinas are bisonoric instruments. Anglo 30 key certainly has an odd layout to beginners - with duplicate notes on different rows, and other things. I use my G/D to accompany my singing and some times for Morris I dont want to add notes that I will never use ,It may also I owned a Flying Duck Anglo in c/g with 22 buttons. I just happened to find a neat anglo concertina for a good price and bought it, since I'm lately been very much into squeeze boxing again after a year of mostly bluegrass mandolin. The most common size concertina for traditional Irish music is the 30 Just now published - a new tutor for the 30-button C/G Anglo concertina by the amazing virtuoso Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne: Anglo Concertina from Beginner to Master, published by Rollston Press. The two octaves in each key are outlined, the start or tonic note being Left side / button 3 / in, or The layout of the instrument in its main variations is provided and basic scales shown. (London: Ashdown, c. 30 button Anglo concertina; Key of C/G; Fully Chromatic; 6. Sign In. The only differences from the 30 button GD Jeffries in the original list are the push C6 on the RH 1st row 5th button, the push E5 on the RH 3rd row 5th button, and the push C4 and draw G3 on the LH "drone" button. Hi! I can't find the layout chart for the Jackie 30 button English Concertina, 1st Edition. Sadly, I can no longer play due to degenerative disc disease, severe arthritis and upper arm muscular weakness. com "Concertina Music" to download the chart and You may find Gary Coover's book Anglo Concertina in the Harmonic Style suitable. 20 Button Anglo Layout 20 Button Anglo Layout. They did a beautifu General Concertina Discussion ; Anglo Layout Question Anglo Layout Question. My top note Is F#6 and lowest G2, your layout is in the baritone range, yours is G5? Your C# row gives you all the notes, but no Ds I am an anglo player, and although it's not my main interest I do occasionally play classical music on both 30-button and 40-button Wheatstone-layout instruments. Go to www. I am a Swedish Anglo Concertina Player, and i usually play an 3 row G/C built by Jose Claro, (very good). That layout was a great introduction to the full 30 buttons. g. Metal ends, bright sound and fast action, recent 8-fold bellows, leather case. Anglo. Whilst searching through my archive of plans in regards to another inquiry, I came across a set for a 41 button model which provides the reversals of the E & Eb (11 & 12 on the posted layout). 00 Price includes: - Anglo concertina: 30 keys, C/G Wheatstone layout - Tutor, especially written for this instrument - Gig bag - 5 year warranty - This instrument is part of our trade-in program Anglo concertinas usually feature a maximum of 46 buttons. However I saw (and tried) a 20 button in a shop and they seemed to think that it is better to start on the 20 button. Anyone know if Lachenal used its own 38-button layout, that was somehow more Wheatstone-aligned? Key Features of the New Wren 2: 30-button Anglo Concertina in the key of C/G 6. although I prefer the 40 button layout of my main instrument Kensington 30 button anglo C/G modified Jeffries layout, Made 2003-4 Excellent condition. I've only been able to find this. Hello all. Cheers! The Rochelle-2 was developed to offer a standard size affordable anglo, with many of the features found in more expensive hybrid anglos. I find that playing on 20 buttons trains my fingers/brain to play a certain way which makes it hard to swap over to 30 buttons. I have the same layout except for the drone button on my GD Morse Ceili. Your 30-button Anglo concertina's layout of notes/buttons almost certainly corresponds to one of the charts below, depending on its make (though you should always check each note to make Color-Coded Button Layouts for C/G and G/D 30-Button Anglo Concertinas using the Wheatstone / Lachenal System. I have for sale a 2004 Tedrow C/G 30 button Anglo concertina in like-new condition. Thanks very much A lot of us start our Anglo lives with a twenty button instrument,these become the dominant twenty,because when we change instruments instead of new thinking with the additional accidentals we continue to use the twenty as before thinking of the accidentals as extras instead of thirty buttons tha A 30 button concertina gives you more note choices -- regardless of key combinations -- but then a 38 button concertina gives you even more options. 30 button anglos and up have two distinct layouts known as the Jeffries and Wheatstone layouts. the Flight of the Bumble Bee mentioned above), but is more restrictive if you want to play melody with low accompaniment, e. To my mind, the point of the 20-button Anglo-German concertina layout is not to provide as many accidentals as possible, but to provide easy harmonies in its home keys. Brands such as Wren, Lachenal or Barleycorn are recommended for beginners. Adding to cart The item has been added. Our premium beginner anglo concertina, The Swan, is put to I am selling my D/G 30 button Norman/Gremlin anglo. If you will be playing with others or think you might someday, getting a 30 Before my long break from concertinas I have come to realize, that I deeply loathe western music notation and it’s overcomplicated and co Jump to content. As it says, it is for the The higher pitch of a standard C/G can get a bit grating on my ears at times and I enjoy lower notes. K. It has a small The New Swan 30 Button Anglo Concertina in C/G . The chart for Jeffries 30 button C/G follows. He had the F# on push instead of pull, or something like that. keyboard: consists of 2 (20 button) or 3 (30 button) rows of buttons per side of which row 1 is in the dominant key, and row 2 in the tonic key. I haven't posted on this forum before, but I am a public figure and the item I have for sale is in the condition stated. The Wheatstone will undoubtedly have a sound that is closer to what many people think of as the "real" sound of a concertina (unless of Called a 'Melodina' by the builder, it's a square 30 button anglo, in the keys of G/D. Send me an email if you're interested, first come first served. It looks very similar to the A recent discussion about Anglo note range brought up a question about a difference between the Wheatstone/Lachenal layout and the Jeffries layout. The student changed her mind-- sorry. Layouts on anglo do vary, and are an inexact science. Colin Dipper did some amazing work on this instrument, and mentioned at the time that some of the buttons were non-standard, but I don't remember which ones he was talking about! hi, i'm an absolute beginer and was wondering if anyone knew of any tutors/teachers in the manchester area just to get me started. It also comes in different versions with 20 keys or 30 keys. The reeds are mounted on a flat reed pan, which is common on more expensive hybrid concertinas; c McNeela Phoenix Anglo-chromatic system concertina; 30-key, C/G, flat ends, matte black finish, Delrin buttons, steel reeds, riveted action, 6-fold leather bellows, Wheatstone note layout, with hardshell case. I have a twenty button Lachenal C/G anglo that's been in the cupboard for some time waiting for me to tune it up, which I started on this afternoon. i dont use it as much as he does, because i have a jeffries layout, but i still end up using the push button B all the time, for phrasing reasons. If you're only playing melodies, it's not much of a issue, but when you want a full chord there, it's a real pain. 38 button + air Jeffries layout Anglo in 3 year old Edgley C/G Anglo, excellent condition, nickel silver ends, delrin buttons, wheatstone button layout. manufacture and ease of repair caused button accordions to displace the concertina. Which one is better - 20 or 30 button? Would I (a complete novice) notice the diffe Hi All The day will come soon when I am asked what layout I want for my new G/D Anglo . has keys that are easier to play in right from the start, if you want to sing in a key not named by the rows, it will only take you a little while to work out the new scale and chords you want to use. One major advantage of the 30-button Wheatstone layout is that it's fully chromatic from A3 to G6, i. Are there certain series on notes that are easier to play with more option (example the low F#,E,D or the B, C#, D triplit?) Are cert The 20 button layout is the heart of the Anglo. As I am buying a new concertina, one that I will play for many years to come, I am faced with the last choice in the process: Wheatstone or Jeffries? I have been playing a cheap C/G 30-button for a little while now, with Wheatstone/Lachenal layout. Good to excellent condition with case. As the instrument was sold to me by Oakwood as a "Romani" I suspect the latter could well be the case for this one. I have a 20-button version, a 30-button version, and a 36-button version. By fiddler2007 March You may find Gary Coover's book Anglo Concertina in the Harmonic Style suitable. The top staff is reserved for melody and chords. You may notice that this is priced a little lower than a 30-Key Both Rochelle models are standard C/G anglo concertinas with Wheatstone/ Lachenal layout. In terms of layout of the three row C/G concertina, there is Your first layout is the basic Jeffries layout and of the three, it is the one I would choose for Irish music. It has been fitted with new bellows, bushings, pads, straps and valves, and been tuned to concert pitch (A=440hz). I am the latest Custodian of a 34 Button George Jones CG “Novelty” Anglo Concertina, Serial Number 26528 , which is 50 years older than myself 😉. You have to think a lot about air-management as your I, IV, and V chords are all on the draw so you need to make great use of the air button to squeeze the bellows shut as you're playing the passing scale tones -- it's a completely different style of anglo playing than what you're used to in 'more balanced keys'. It is my understanding that a 30 button concertina is fully chromatic such that I General Concertina Discussion ; 30 key anglo guides and tutorials 30 key anglo guides and tutorials. Retail $1,235 n Anglo Concertina Buyer's Guide The type of reeds and layout of the reedpan also affects sound quality considerably (see the note below by Rich Morse of The you'll find good 30-button (or often 31 or 32-button) C/G Lachenal anglos Decrease Quantity of Wren Concertina - The Wren 30 Button Anglo Concertina Increase Quantity of Wren Concertina - The Wren 30 Button Anglo Concertina. I thought I was going for the Rochelle as it seems to have a good reputation. i can read music a little bit but it Oh BTW I'm just a dummy when it comes to concertinas. Within a few years of that date, the German concertina was a popular import in England, Ireland, and North America, due to its ease of use and relatively low price. Morse 30 Button C/G Anglo - Jeffries layout. On a 30 button G/D I would use many of the third row buttons when playing a tune in G, but the 20 buttons only would still allow lots of good music to be made in the fully chorded style. Black plastic buttons with red felt surrounds for a smooth feel; 30-Button Anglo Concertina. I think I mentioned it in a review I posted ages ago in the Learning area of the static side of Concertina. Row 3 consists of notes not included in the 1st and 2nd The layout of buttons is very logical and fully chromatic, and permits very high speeds to be achieved when playing melody (e. I tried a Robert Schumann piece on the anglo yesterday and it works on a 30 button anglo concertina. All Activity; Home ; Discussion Forums ; General Concertina Discussion 'conventional' Representation Of Anglo Buttons Here's the layout of my 39 key CG Wolverton. Even on a 30-button you get I'm selling the first concertina I ever got, a cheap Chinese 30-button Anglo jobbie. The Anglo concertina is similar in principle to the 10 hole harmonica, or the melody side of This diagram shows the layout of a 30 key C/G Anglo concertina. I now use a 30 button of my own making for much of my playing. 30- Button or more is preferable. daddylongles. A single reed Anglo seems it should be close to the sounds of a harmonica. I am getting on very nicely with the first three button on the left hand so G G# A A#/Bb. By m3838 October 28, 2005 in Instrument Construction & Repair. It is a 30 button C/G with a low D drone in a 5 3/4″ (146mm) wide frame. Update. Cohen teaches how to Concertinas are available in 3 keyboard layouts. I have owned this concertina for about two years, and have played it regularly. If there is interest I'll post also the layouts of my other instruments (wheatsone 40, levitina 37b, mini Norman 13b). Not the loudest concertina I've ever played, My latest concertina is a new, slightly smaller and lighter version of my Blackbird Anglo. I am selling my 30-button C/G Anglo concertina as I recently acquired a Crabb anglo and do not use this Lachenal any more. It's a standard c/g 30 button anglo. I’ve been playing a 20 button Anglo Trinity College concertina for about three months, and I love it! My goal is to be able to sit in with friends at music jams, such as bluegrass, folk, jazz, whatever is available. Specification. I'm asking $120 including shipping to the USA. The concertina has the Wheatstone layout and Comments from a long term G/D anglo player, with 30 buttons, mainly Wheatstone layout. Whether you have a 26, 30, or 40 button Anglo, it will be a 20 button plus the extra buttons. I remember some oddity in the layout given in that book, but I don't have it handy. Robert Cocks & Co. e. I find it's Handmade, 30-button Anglo-style concertina with Wheatstone/Lachenal button layout. This means that each button plays two separate notes, depending on whether you are pushing or pulling the bellows. Remember me Not 2008 Tedrow 30 Button Anglo Concertina Tablature by Jody Kruskal Right The tablature system that I use identifies the buttons played using the plan above. I have a quick question. 4 lbs. 3″ across the flats (16cm) An enhanced, loud and crisp tone from the steel reeds 8-fold All-Black bellows – easy to open and close New black buttons for The Rochelle-2 was developed to offer a standard size affordable anglo, with many of the features found in more expensive hybrid anglos. I love to play the harmonica and I love the sounds of a harmonica. On a 30 button C/G Anglo, the third row furthest right button on the push. I play Irish, but mostly Swedish traditional music on my instrument. It was very good for the easier Irish music that I play. However my emphysema is slowly making it harder to play the harmonica so I thought I'd try a concertina. I figured I'd list them here so others can make use of them. See all reviews Durable black Do you happen to have repaired or have knowledge of typical 30 Button George Jones cg Anglo 3 rd Row Layouts please ?? Ive strenuously searched for answers without success . The layout of both is as for your Hi all - in view of discussion on the concertina history thread, I am curious as to what broadly constitues a normal layout for the additional buttons once you get above 30 keys on an anglo. It measures 6 1/2" across the flats, with a weight of 2. Thanks very much I'll first explain here the layout of my G/D 30 button built by Edgley. Noel experiments with SOLD --Wally Carroll 30 Button C/G Anglo SOLD --Wally Carroll 30 Button C/G Anglo. If you C/c# Layout Of 20 Button Anglo C/c# Layout Of 20 Button Anglo. I've had it for eight months and it has had very little play time. Although it isn’t completely chromatic throughout its range, a 30-button instrument will play comfortably in several keys beyond the home keys. I was actually thinking about the 40-button Anglos from South Africa, several have showed up here and on eBay in the last year, some of them appearing to be pretty good, but they all took a while to sell when most 30 button Anglos are snapped up. In Australia the Anglo concertina was a popular instrument during the later part of the 19th century due to its ease of playing, cheapness and Very nice Wheatstone 30 button Anglo in C/G tuned to A440. In the course of building Anglo Piano and exploring keyboard designs for my own needs, I'm constantly collecting and transcribing Anglo layouts. I would not try it on a 20 button concertina (if it is not chromatized). Posted June 28, 2008. The 30 key G/C Anglo Concertina is particularly favored by Irish Music players. It has a small and concise amount of beginner info on fingering layout, reading tab, chord theory and scale exercises then launches 30 Button Anglo Concertina Layout. Having said that, there is an awful lot of variation around. Even on 20- and 30-button instruments, there are "common" variations on the lowest button of the that it might be worth trying to do a survey on the different variations on the Jeffries 39 button anglo layout - we might even include the larger 45+ versions too. catty. I'm enjoying learning it despite initial slow progress, but have some questions in regards to a few things that are confusing me. In Australia the Anglo concertina was a popular instrument during the later part of the 19th century due to its ease of playing, cheapness and In light of the recent discussion about Wheatstone/Lachenal and Jeffries top Anglo rows, does anyone know when Wheatstone (or Lachenal) first invented their standard 30-button system? Or maybe someone like George Jones was the first to do the 30-button layout? Gary Hi I play a 30 button anglo in the Wheatstone layout. I know very little about them (so far). ’s Hand Book of Instructions for the English Concertina, with 32, 40, and 48 Keys (London: Robert Cocks, 1855), 4; Minasi, A Concise Method for the Study of the Concertina, rev. The two outer rows consist of the sharps and flats required to complete the chromatic scale. It’s in like-new condition, except for a few trivial scuffs. almost the exact same range as a treble English. I believe it has been sold. It combines the Richter tuning (harmonica, 1 row melodeon) with the two rows being a fifth apart (opposite of the 2 row melodeon, which is a fourth apart). Ideally notes are located near notes of a similar pitch for reasons which probably include simplicity in understanding the instrument. the following observations may be of interest; - # 16340 (can anyone date this). The Trinity College Anglo-style, 30-button Concertina is a handcrafted, authentic reproduction of the original model introduced in the early 19th Morse #1392 made in Sunderland, MA. At the moment I have a 30 button crabb C/G. It looks like you can get a concertina reeded 40 button Anglo for about the same price as a Morse The layout of buttons is logical and fully chromatic, and permits very high speeds to be achieved when playing melody, but is more challenging if you want to play chordally or play melody along with low accompaniment. Here's the layout for a 45 button Jeffries Anglo in G/D that I used to own, now residing somewhere in southern Japan. The best concertina for playing Irish folk music is a 30 button Anglo style concertina in the key of C/G. Sep 17 Ming Cheng changed the title to [SOLD] McNeela Phoenix 30-button C/G Anglo Concertina Jeffries Layout Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment I'm selling a Morse 30 Button C/G Anglo concertina. The tutor in this course plays a Jeffries. It shows what note a concertina can play and how many of them on it. This particular button ("2a" on the new numbering system some of us are encouraging for more-than-30-button instruments, but also "2a" on regular 30-button numbering I think!) on the pull is commonly B-flat on a 30-button anglo (and is still a B-flat on some anglos with more buttons, too). I play in the "Irish" style. 3" across the flats (approx. At the moment the G/A on the left side feels perfectly placed for my fingers, will a 38 button Jeffries layout displace the G/A or will it stay in the same place with the extra button placed in front of the G/A. Chris Create an account or sign in to comment Create an account or sign in to comment. This layout was also used by Lachenal. Here are diagrams for some keyboard layouts I could make for you. See me struggling on youtube ( Doggyvonne, Anglo concertinas come in basic keys. The extra 'crossover' buttons on the right hand give even more options; and although I've lost my drone C to get the bass D it's been worth it. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out the value of a *maybe* Wheatstone concertina. Most Irish concertina players play a 30 button Anglo concertina in the key of C/G. Outside of a standard 30 Key Anglo G/D (Wheatstone) do any of you have any suggestions for extra notes that you think I may find useful . If any one can direct me to a place to download a 26 button Anglo layout or has one to share, that would be greatly appreciated. From memory (what I've read on C. Existing user? Sign In . The Yes, an interesting question! Here's my take. My 30 button is a not so expensive but decent concertina. Keyboard diagram of the 40 key anglo-chromatic concertina. Key Features of the Swan Anglo Concertina. This concertina is from my early instruments which were not light. You'll need to do a bit of work as the chords are organised for a C/G concertina and your layout may vary - but the The Phoenix Concertina " The most forgiving concertina" This is the best intermediate/advanced concertina on the market. Two years old in The Anglo is a cross between the English (double action) concertina invented by Wheatstone and the German suck-blow (single action) system devised a few years earlier by Buschmann of Berlin and incorporated into his mouth organ and melodeon. ragtime.
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