Anglo concertina in the harmonic style by gary coover paperback. Played on a 30key cg anglo concertina, from gary coover s book anglo concertina in a harmonic style. Im an unabashed fan of garys books since i started attempting the anglo, primarily. Heres a photo of one of my books spread out so you can see the cuts and folds. Easy anglo 123 by gary coover for sale red cow music, york uk. The book includes 60 tunes with full chords and increasingly complex arrangements. In 2012, we began a new line of concertinas, the heritage concertina, to add to our professional, performers and session box models. Somewhere over the rainbow anglo concertina youtube. Concertina wire, however, is razor wire that spirals out in large coils, much in the same way a concertina expands to play music. This is the concertina book for anyone who wants to play classic ragtime, marches, and popular themes, arranged for the 30button anglo concertina. This week, well put aside the needle and thread and explore a book constructed without a single stitch. A few years ago i made several concertina books as part of a project focusing on a local piece of common ground which is with in walking distance from where i live in durham city.
The three sections of the book contain tunes that can be played using one, two, or three rows of a cg anglo concertina, as well as lefthand chord charts for 10, 20, and 30button instruments. Photos of most of our books are available please ask, as dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the accompanying image is marked bookseller image, it is an abebooks stock image, not our own. A tiny, eclectic paradise stuffed full of the most beautiful things, it was a shrine to all things paper. Frequently asked questions tell me about your concertinas. Buy the best concertina method yet anglo concertina by kail, bob isbn. Unavailable for download anglo concertina in the harmonic style the item is not compatible with this device. The two books differ in the way the bellows were cut to make the pages. A memoir in three parts, concertina spans five years of the authors life as she makes the extraordinary transition from culinary expert to professional dominatrix. Anglo concertinas specialists hobgoblin music, established 1976. Christmas concertina has been added to your cart add to cart.
After mastering a fivehole pamphlet stitch and japanese fourhole binding, its time to tackle the final introductory process. Anglo concertinas hobgoblin music usa anglo concertina store. This book presents 60 songs and tunes from the american civil war that were favorites with the soldiers and those at home, arranged especially for the 20button cg anglo concertina. A concertina is a musical instrument in the accordion family. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book. A beginners guide to the anglo concertina paperback march 12, 2015 by gary coover author visit amazons gary coover page.
Concertina books a concertina is an accordianstyle book made from a long sheet of paper. Internal pics of a frontalini hybrid concertina from italy. Anglo, english and duet mccann, crane, jeffries and hayden are all types of duet. The english concertina and finger 4 the concertina. Concertina book art we enjoyed a sunny afternoon at clr james dalston library in may 2017 for creative book making look see the beautiful designs and illustrations the children made. Over the past few weeks, weve dipped our toes into the world of bookbinding. The mechanism arms are made of solid stainless steel for durability. Tunes from the book anglo concertina in the harmonic style by gary coover, arranged for 30button anglo concertina. A concertina is a musical instrument consisting of two end pieces with stiff paper or. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow.
So, a couple of weeks ago, a huge roll of watercolour paper arrived in the post. This book presents 60 songs and tunes from the american civil war. Pirate songs for concertina by gary coover paperback. Easy anglo 123 by gary coover for beginners on the anglo concertina, this book includes 35 tunes in easytolearn tablature. Concertina definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Includes goals, organization, how to make the text bigger or smaller, how to print documents, about pdf format documents, resources used by this website, how to cite the concertina library, how to link to the concertina library, background the maccann duet concertina site, future development. Documents for the study of english, anglo, and duet concertinas. Both concertina books are part of a series of concertina books that started with the real concertina binding made in 2001 to humorously clear up any confusion book artists might have as to whether a book they make should.
Accordionanglo german concertina wikibooks, open books. The concertina format is partially restricted so the book stands up without assist, and the pages fan out for an interesting display. See more ideas about book art, handmade books and book making. I constructed this book as a means to display a series of double sided prints that i created on a holiday at woodgate. How to make a handmade concertina book thestitchsharer. Small free reed instrument from england, usually hexagonal in shape. The photos for the concertina books were printed on a standard desk top printer directly on to a medium weight. Arranged here for 20button anglo concertina, and played on a 30button cg. Although my residency doesnt start until the autumn, i wanted to get the sketchbooks made well in advance, in case of difficulties. Gary coovers kindle books general concertina discussion. This book uses the harmonic tablature system of anglo concertina in the harmonic style. Inside are patriotic airs, marching songs, soldier songs, sentimental ballads and minstrel show songs adapted from the original sheet music, including popular works by stephen c.
Versatile, durable and lightweight, fabric and polymer concertina covers give complete protection from dust, abrasive particles and contaminants for precision machinery. I wouldnt suggest this as your first concertina instruction because its a little more advanced but after youve got the basics and youve got a 30 button concertina, its a must have in my opinion. A concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. In practise, most concertina players will blend methods of play to suit the occasion. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book. A number of small concertina builders are receiving new attention around the world. Step 5 concertina ing hold your paper from one of its ends and fold the sections back and forth to concertina the book. A beginners guide to the anglo concertina by gary coover paperback. First published in 1861, with words and music by george f. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I was expecting something very similar to what is probably my most used book from him, civil war concertina. It allows all the pages to be viewed simultaneously for single sided paper. It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front.
Book number 46 is a concertina binding and its a great choice for a travel journal because the spine expands if you add extra items to. Some of these are new to concertina building, bringing experience from other crafts. Unlike harmonica, it allows the operator to sing at the same time. It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between. The heritage models are made to the highest standards in the traditional manner for concertina reeded instruments. I own several other books from gary coover and i love all of them. Joesph bathanti plays with this juxtaposition in a recollection of his days as a volunteer in service to america in his poetry collection concertina. This tutor is designed as a selfservice course for the beginner, particularly one needing to learn to read music as well as play the concertina. The pads are the traditional style using soft leather and felt. Gary coover has been playing concertina ever since finding a cheap dusty model in a music store many years ago. Anglo concertina in the harmonic stylegary coover for sale.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its playability on the anglochromatic concertina. Sailor songs for concertina gary coover teaching and learning. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Since i started playing concertina exactly one year ago ive only used his books. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. He now plays several different types of concertina, including anglo, english and jeffries duet. They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. All 60 tunes from the book civil war concertina by gary coover, arranged for 20button anglo concertina. Concertina maker down under compiled and edited by ken coles november 2002 from comments by members images courtesy of craig wagner. The newest addition to the concertina connection line of anglo concertinas. When i was in paris recently, i saw a range of beautiful silkcovered concertina photo albums in the window of a stationery boutique.
The concertina read book online access a world of books. The maple leaf rag, the liberty bell march, and more classic selections are presented for musical enjoyment. The book includes 60 tunes with full chords and increasingly complex. Taking the reader into the secret, hidden world of suburban sadomasochism, winemaker introduces us to a fascinating array of colourful characters, before she breaks the code of. The handbook for english concertina, by roger watson, is elementary, and takes you from the very introductory elements of first finding the notes positionally, and guides you through the scales one by one. I bought gary s kindleedition christmas concertina and anglo concertina in the harmonic style and am disappointed to find that they dont display on my kindle voyage. See more ideas about concertina book, handmade books and book art. The concertina was developed independently in both england and germany. Create the secret garden inside a pocket sized book when your readers open the cover, a magical world of colour will stretch out in front of them. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here is a list of tutors and other books that have been published for the concertina. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. Unfortunately pirate i do have a few complaints about pirate songs for concertina. Even a cursory glance at late twentieth and early twentyfirstcentury method books for the english concertina shows that the fourth finger remains in the finger rest provided for it and helps bear the weight of the instrument.
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