Charles Wheatstone first designed and constructed his concertina in 1829; this free-reed instrument features bellows that expand and contract, along with buttons at either end to push air through its reeds to produce sound. The concertina is an esoteric chromatic instrument capable of playing in many keys. English system trebles Continue Reading
The 30 Key Concertina
The 30-key concertina is the go-to size for traditional Irish music, as its many keys allow more space for experimentation across a range of musical genres and styles. Concertinas are bellows-driven instruments with expanding and contracting bellows, reed pans, and buttons at either end. Pressing a button causes an action Continue Reading
Concertina Chords and Using Modes to Make Your Guitar Soloing Sound Great
The term Concertina Chords refers to the technique used by professional guitarists and music publishers alike to enhance the sounds of their guitar solos. In a nutshell, they are used to change the sound of certain chords without changing their structure (ie. Changing the first, second, or third note of Continue Reading
A Guide to Buying Used Concertinas
The main advantage of a used 30 key concertina is the fact that it is more affordable than any new model available on the market. Used models are usually refurbished by the owner, but they still function exactly like a brand new unit does.
Custom Concertina Book Designs
Concertina is an extremely popular piece of equipment for those that use a manual watch band to attach a second hand watch. The band is used to help keep the watch safe while wearing it, and allows you to wear a hand watch without worrying about getting hit with the Continue Reading
Buy Concertina
Sometimes, new is not always better. Many of the finest concertinas available are second-hand or even antique. This site and Irish traditional music generally are based on the Anglo concertina. Although there are many options, an anglo is the best system to learn Irish music. A 30-key concertina is a Continue Reading
The Anglo Concertinas
The Anglo or English concertina is actually a member of the free-reed musical instrument family. It originated in Germany and is now widely available in most countries. All musical instruments, whether they are wooden, metal or plastic, need to be tuned before being used. Tuning is an important step towards maintaining Continue Reading
A Quality Musical Instrument With a Good Tuning Pedal
The British made, Anglo Concertina 30 Button Trigger has a long history and it is one of the most important models of this type of trigger on the market today. This is one of the best models to go with any set of stringed instruments. So let’s take a closer Continue Reading
The Vintage Concertina – A Great Way to Learn to Play Guitar
The Vintage Concertina has a few features that make them extremely popular, especially with younger generations. Most of these features are considered timeless classics and are not likely to go out of style for a very long time. So if you are looking for an instrument that is still in Continue Reading
The Wheatstone Concertina
In the early twentieth century, William Wheatstone, an English composer, began to make a name for himself with his string-based piano concertos, and even though he continued to use other musical instruments throughout his career, the Concertina remains to be perhaps the best. But what is it about the Concertina Continue Reading
The Features of the New 30-Button Concertina
The new addition to the popular 30-Button Concertina is the new and improved 30 button concertina. This new version of the 30-Button Concertina has been designed with the new generation in mind. When this brand was first introduced, the 30-button version was released and was met with some great reviews. It Continue Reading