5 Concertina Tutors and other books
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This article is from the Concertina FAQ, by Chris Timson chris@harbour.demon.co.uk with numerous contributions by others.
5 Concertina Tutors and other books
Here is a list of tutors and other books that have been published for
the concertina. It is not exhaustive and I would welcome further
information for this list. The number of available tutors for the
concertina has been increasing by leaps and bounds recently, however
some of the older books may now be out of print.
English Concertina
Concertina Workshop
Tutor for the English Concertina
by Alistair Anderson
Topic Records Ltd
50 Stroud Green Road
London N4 3EF
England
Now out of print but
excellent if you can
get it. Folk oriented.
Accompanying record
used to be available, but
not necessary. (Authorised)
photocopies available from
Andy's Front Hall,
Voorheesville, NY
The Concertina: A handbook and
tutor for beginners on the
English concertina
by Frank Butler
Oak Publications
I do not have an address,
but it should be obtainable
from Hobgoblin. Classically
oriented. Recommended
by those who've seen it.
The Concise English Concertina
by Dick Miles
Cooragurteen
Ballydehob
Co. Cork
Eire
A new tutor with a folk
emphasis (and some amazing
photographs) by a man with
a long history as a performer
Well produced, very clear
and with a section on song
accompaniment.
Conquering the Concertina
by Les Branchett
Sherborne House Publications
25 Spa Road
Gloucester GL1 1UY
England
Another new tutor, this time
with a much more mainstream
approach to music. Also well
produced and clear, would
suit people with wide musical
horizons.
Handbook for English Concertina
by Roger Watson
Wise Publications
Distrib. by Music Sales Ltd
8/9 Frith Street
London W1V 5TZ
England
Specifically aimed at
the Hohner concertina,
but applicable to other
makes. Rather perfunctory
but covers the essentials.
Anglo Concertina
The Anglo Concertina Demystified
by Bertram Levy
Front Hall Enterprises, Inc
Voorheesville, New York
Distributed in UK by
C & R Dipper
West End House
High Street
Heytesbury
Warminster BA12 0EA
England
This is still in print,
and is excellent. Comes
with two cassettes.
The Anglo Concertina
by Frank Edgley
2346 Meldrum
Windsor
Ontario N8W 4E4
Canada
Phone (519) 948-9149
Subtitled A Handbook of
Tunes and Methods for Irish
Traditional Music, this
tutor is accompanied by a CD
of the tunes, and is written
by a man who can both play
and build anglos very well.
The Irish Concertina
by Mick Bramich
ISBN 1 899512 25 X
Dave Mallinson Publication
3 East View
Moorside
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire BD19 6LD
England
Phone 01274 876388
Published this year (1996),
an excellent tutor for the
C/G Anglo in the Irish
style. Optional cassette
of tunes.
Handbook for Anglo-Chromatic Concertina
by Roger Watson
Wise Publications
Distrib. by Music Sales Ltd
8/9 Frith Street
London W1V 5TZ
England
Specifically aimed at
the Hohner concertina,
but applicable to other
makes. A bit perfunctory
but covers the essentials.
Good chord list.
First Steps Concertina Anglo-Chromatic
International Music Publications
Southend Road
Woodford Green
Essex IG8 8HN
England
Still in print, but in
attitude seems from an
earlier age. Classically
oriented.
Duet Concertina
Salvation Army Tutor for
Triumph (Crane) Duet Concertina
This is no longer avail-
able from T & J Pearson.
If anyone knows of
another source please
let me know.
OTHER BOOKS
Concertina Maintenance Manual
SRFN
24 Chapel Street
Mosborough S20 5BT
England
Very useful repair manual,
especially for concertinas
of "English" construction.
Cost UKP8.00 (UKP9.00
overseas), cheque payable
to SRFN.
Marches 4 Concertinas
arr. Clifford Bevan
Piccolo Press
E-mail piccowinch@aol.com
20 marches arranged in four
parts for concertina group
The tunes range from easy
to intermediate in standard.
It is based on Cliff Bevan's
well-known Marches 4 Brass.
The following books are available from House of Musical Traditions (see
section 9) and are almost certainly available elsewhere. I have not seen
them myself and would be grateful for feedback on them. I quote from HMT:
Best Concertina Method Yet - Bob Kal, for 20 button Anglo $8.95
Concertina & How to Play It - Paul DeVille, 79 pp, 264 tunes for
20 button Anglo $6.95
Concertina Book - Frank Converse, 52 pp, 49 tunes
English Concertina & an Introduction to Music - Oliver Heatwole,
63 pp, includes useful fingering charts and reed diagrams for
48 key Italian made instruments in treble, tenor, and baritone
ranges $4.00
Handbook of the Concertina - Fred Quann, 75 pp, repair book for all
concertinas $13.95
In parentheses, if you are in Holland and play the English concertina,
you might like to know that the instrument is taught in three music
schools. FFI contact Wim Wakker of The Concertina Connection.
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