What is the best concertina for a beginner?
The Wren concertina is the perfect starter instrument for any concertina player. This affordable Anglo concertina is designed to specifically cater to the needs of beginner concertina players.
Where are Trinity College concertinas made?
China
Made in China, yes, but with inspection/setup/quality control/warranty by Wim Wakker of the Concertina Connection in Washington state of the U.S, builder of superb (IMO) traditional-style instruments.
What concertina should I get?
If you want to play in groups or ensembles of concertinas, go for an English concertina. For English folk dance the push-pull pattern of the anglo scale gives a “lift” to the music. For song accompaniment or for solo instrumentals duets are ideal.
How many notes can a concertina play?
The most common are treble concertinas. The range of a standard 48 key English concertina is from G below middle C to C 3 octaves above middle C (i.e. the same as a violin).
What is a tiny accordion called?
Concertinas are small hand-held free-reed instruments that are unique from the previous accordion. Because of their compact size, these accordions are great for traveling and are often associated with sailors, who take the musical instrument on their voyage.
Where are stagi concertinas made?
Italy
Stagi concertinas are made in Italy and are an excellent choice for value and performance. Choose from a variety of anglo, duet, and English concertinas.
What do you call someone who plays the concertina?
A person who plays the accordion is an accordionist. The concertina and bandoneón are related.
What is a hybrid concertina?
A hybrid concertina is a fairly modern phenomenon. It is an instrument (English, Anglo-German or Duet) that is built with accordion reeds instead of concertina reeds. The reason for doing this has to do with availability and expense: concertina reeds are not something you buy at the local DIY-market.
What is the difference between an accordion and a concertina?
The Accordion is a rectangular-shaped instrument. The Concertina is smaller than the Accordion and in the shape of a hexagon. While the notes on the Concertina are sounded by buttons, the notes on the Accordion are produced by both the keyboard and buttons simultaneously.
How much does a good English concertina cost?
We always have a large stock of English concertinas from pretty well all of the old makers – Wheatstone, Lachenals, Crabbs and the Victorian manufacturers. The price range is from the most basic tutor model Lachenals at around £500 up to the top professional instruments at around £3500 – £4000.
Where is the concertina made?
The concertina is made by Wim and the electronics Valleyford, WA 99036 by Dutch company Tethys. I’vwe not tried one yet (though I’d love to compare it USA with my Whiteley/Lachenal) but they have a good name.
Where can I find reeds for my concertina?
USA Email Phone (509) 922 626 Web www.concertinaconnection.com/Connor Concertinas Repairs and makers of new concertinas using traditional reeds. The reeds can be 30 Eastbury Avenue of his own manufacture or salvaged from old concertinas.
Who makes Stagi concertinas?
Stagi Fabbrica Concertine, having bought Brunner Musica, make Stagi (formerly Bastari) Fabbrica Concertine srls. concertinas, easily the most widely sold in the world.