I also find that the Anglo presents more challenges than the button accordion, but it is more satisfying, to play -- for me, anyway.
Anglo concertinas usually feature a maximum of 46 buttons.The less common Duet and English concertinas can feature as many as 70 buttons however.. Others find a system where each button plays different notes on push and pull, as on an Anglo or a diatonic button accordion, to be just as problematic for them. You can post now and register later. - For fast flowing melody lines the key layout of an English gives it an edge.
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I did find various discussions, but nothing I felt that was wholly specific. Newbie Greg That is one reason why they are generally cheaper than English and Anglos. I'm not totally sure of our rental policy (I'm their designer, not a sales person), but I believe it goes that you can rent our concertinas (mostly the top end Stagi English, anglo and Hayden duets) for about $35-$40/month (depending on the model) with 3-month "periods". If you are looking for Anglo diversity, it's there in abundance. 30 buttons is an odd number of buttons for an English. Most people are strongly "wired" one way or the other such that one particular system comes easier to them. English & Duet Concertinas ; Brand; AJP ; Atlas ; Castagnari ; Clarke ... Jones 20 Key Anglo Concertina C/G, steel reeds, brand new 6 fold green leather bellows. Which is more versatile playing different styles?
Which might be easier to learn? Pasted as rich text. It is easier (for some people at least) to hack out a simple melody with one hand on piano than whistle. I understand they do rent instruments. The English playing, it seems like, begins in any key the melody was written in, rarely transposed, so often I see two, three sharps right away, but more often I see flats. Is an Anglo harder to learn than an English; also, once learned, is it easier than an English to play? Very comfortable and logical.
I guess that is probably true when the instruments are similar, such as the Anglo and Concertina. The last joints of your thumb and pinkie are not exactly the most robust actuator rods! Concertina Newsletter, the remark that "The English is superior
PS. The easy one for you is the one you get on well with. Then I heard the Anglo and fell in love with it. Of the most common types of duets the Hayden is by far the easiest to learn. Greg, I don't know how it works, but a call to the Button Box might be worth your time. Pasted as rich text.
(sorry watching SpongeBob with my daughter). The only answer I have is: it all depends. I suggest you try to find a shop or acquaintences who will let you try both- give each a little time, because it is a big investment, no matter how good the deal (unless it's free!!). Actually, you don't need a new thread on this, there are a dozen old ones. In all honesty my advice would be "no". Be careful buying a duet.
My interest has been prompted by a trip to Ireland where the punchier sound of the Anglo definitely appealed.
But I bet piano is harder to learn than a penny whistle :-).
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Which is more versatile playing different styles? Rosewood ends .
Leather work has lots to do with the comfort and accentuation, no doubt. - For song accompaniment or for solo instrumentals duets are ideal. Not coincidentally, my musical interests are pretty focused these days on Irish traditional music; that was not the case 20 years ago. I wouldn't necessarily call concertinas "melody instruments", as they are equally capable of been "harmony instruments".
Just an idea.
Also (treading on dangerous ground here as it's a bit 'off topic'! I've tried both, have a sweet little Mayfair English and yes, an incredible Jeffries anglo. So it does look like Anglo was designed as harmony instrument, and English as melody. I am more than willing to spend the rest
Anglo concertinas usually feature a maximum of 46 buttons.The less common Duet and English concertinas can feature as many as 70 buttons however.. Others find a system where each button plays different notes on push and pull, as on an Anglo or a diatonic button accordion, to be just as problematic for them. You can post now and register later. - For fast flowing melody lines the key layout of an English gives it an edge.
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I did find various discussions, but nothing I felt that was wholly specific. Newbie Greg That is one reason why they are generally cheaper than English and Anglos. I'm not totally sure of our rental policy (I'm their designer, not a sales person), but I believe it goes that you can rent our concertinas (mostly the top end Stagi English, anglo and Hayden duets) for about $35-$40/month (depending on the model) with 3-month "periods". If you are looking for Anglo diversity, it's there in abundance. 30 buttons is an odd number of buttons for an English. Most people are strongly "wired" one way or the other such that one particular system comes easier to them. English & Duet Concertinas ; Brand; AJP ; Atlas ; Castagnari ; Clarke ... Jones 20 Key Anglo Concertina C/G, steel reeds, brand new 6 fold green leather bellows. Which is more versatile playing different styles?
Which might be easier to learn? Pasted as rich text. It is easier (for some people at least) to hack out a simple melody with one hand on piano than whistle. I understand they do rent instruments. The English playing, it seems like, begins in any key the melody was written in, rarely transposed, so often I see two, three sharps right away, but more often I see flats. Is an Anglo harder to learn than an English; also, once learned, is it easier than an English to play? Very comfortable and logical.
I guess that is probably true when the instruments are similar, such as the Anglo and Concertina. The last joints of your thumb and pinkie are not exactly the most robust actuator rods! Concertina Newsletter, the remark that "The English is superior
PS. The easy one for you is the one you get on well with. Then I heard the Anglo and fell in love with it. Of the most common types of duets the Hayden is by far the easiest to learn. Greg, I don't know how it works, but a call to the Button Box might be worth your time. Pasted as rich text.
(sorry watching SpongeBob with my daughter). The only answer I have is: it all depends. I suggest you try to find a shop or acquaintences who will let you try both- give each a little time, because it is a big investment, no matter how good the deal (unless it's free!!). Actually, you don't need a new thread on this, there are a dozen old ones. In all honesty my advice would be "no". Be careful buying a duet.
My interest has been prompted by a trip to Ireland where the punchier sound of the Anglo definitely appealed.
But I bet piano is harder to learn than a penny whistle :-).
Your link has been automatically embedded.
Which is more versatile playing different styles? Rosewood ends .
Leather work has lots to do with the comfort and accentuation, no doubt. - For song accompaniment or for solo instrumentals duets are ideal. Not coincidentally, my musical interests are pretty focused these days on Irish traditional music; that was not the case 20 years ago. I wouldn't necessarily call concertinas "melody instruments", as they are equally capable of been "harmony instruments".
Just an idea.
Also (treading on dangerous ground here as it's a bit 'off topic'! I've tried both, have a sweet little Mayfair English and yes, an incredible Jeffries anglo. So it does look like Anglo was designed as harmony instrument, and English as melody. I am more than willing to spend the rest
Which might be easier to learn? Note, this is MY take on the Button Box's overall group of customers - not the average person.
See what you are happiest with and go for that. You cannot paste images directly. gutsy music. There is no consensus on things like "harder to learn" as it is completely individual. Your link has been automatically embedded. I also find that the Anglo presents more challenges than the button accordion, but it is more satisfying, to play -- for me, anyway.
Anglo concertinas usually feature a maximum of 46 buttons.The less common Duet and English concertinas can feature as many as 70 buttons however.. Others find a system where each button plays different notes on push and pull, as on an Anglo or a diatonic button accordion, to be just as problematic for them. You can post now and register later. - For fast flowing melody lines the key layout of an English gives it an edge.
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I did find various discussions, but nothing I felt that was wholly specific. Newbie Greg That is one reason why they are generally cheaper than English and Anglos. I'm not totally sure of our rental policy (I'm their designer, not a sales person), but I believe it goes that you can rent our concertinas (mostly the top end Stagi English, anglo and Hayden duets) for about $35-$40/month (depending on the model) with 3-month "periods". If you are looking for Anglo diversity, it's there in abundance. 30 buttons is an odd number of buttons for an English. Most people are strongly "wired" one way or the other such that one particular system comes easier to them. English & Duet Concertinas ; Brand; AJP ; Atlas ; Castagnari ; Clarke ... Jones 20 Key Anglo Concertina C/G, steel reeds, brand new 6 fold green leather bellows. Which is more versatile playing different styles?
Which might be easier to learn? Pasted as rich text. It is easier (for some people at least) to hack out a simple melody with one hand on piano than whistle. I understand they do rent instruments. The English playing, it seems like, begins in any key the melody was written in, rarely transposed, so often I see two, three sharps right away, but more often I see flats. Is an Anglo harder to learn than an English; also, once learned, is it easier than an English to play? Very comfortable and logical.
I guess that is probably true when the instruments are similar, such as the Anglo and Concertina. The last joints of your thumb and pinkie are not exactly the most robust actuator rods! Concertina Newsletter, the remark that "The English is superior
PS. The easy one for you is the one you get on well with. Then I heard the Anglo and fell in love with it. Of the most common types of duets the Hayden is by far the easiest to learn. Greg, I don't know how it works, but a call to the Button Box might be worth your time. Pasted as rich text.
(sorry watching SpongeBob with my daughter). The only answer I have is: it all depends. I suggest you try to find a shop or acquaintences who will let you try both- give each a little time, because it is a big investment, no matter how good the deal (unless it's free!!). Actually, you don't need a new thread on this, there are a dozen old ones. In all honesty my advice would be "no". Be careful buying a duet.
My interest has been prompted by a trip to Ireland where the punchier sound of the Anglo definitely appealed.
But I bet piano is harder to learn than a penny whistle :-).
Your link has been automatically embedded.
Which is more versatile playing different styles? Rosewood ends .
Leather work has lots to do with the comfort and accentuation, no doubt. - For song accompaniment or for solo instrumentals duets are ideal. Not coincidentally, my musical interests are pretty focused these days on Irish traditional music; that was not the case 20 years ago. I wouldn't necessarily call concertinas "melody instruments", as they are equally capable of been "harmony instruments".
Just an idea.
Also (treading on dangerous ground here as it's a bit 'off topic'! I've tried both, have a sweet little Mayfair English and yes, an incredible Jeffries anglo. So it does look like Anglo was designed as harmony instrument, and English as melody. I am more than willing to spend the rest
As a sample, below are the most recent 10 ebay feedback responses from concertina purchasers at Microscope City. Its background was the English drawing-room, where there was a piano to accompany melody instruments like the violin, so the concertina didn't primarily need chording capability there.