Concertinas are free-reed instruments similar to accordions and harmonicas, featuring bellows that expand and contract, a reed pan, an action pan and buttons at both ends. Concertinas come in various sizes, with the most commonly seen models being treble and baritone concertinas spanning G below middle C to C three octaves above middle C. Keys…
A 30 Key Concertina is a Great Value For Money Beginner’s Instrument
A 30 key concertina offers excellent value for money as an entry level instrument, being easy to play, sounding great and completely reliable! It makes learning music accessible. Concertina buttons are diatonic, meaning each one produces a distinct note when the bellows are either pulled or pushed, making playing much simpler than with other…
Open Hole Or Closed Hole Flute
Whether you’re looking to get started playing flute or you’ve been a pro for years, you might have heard a lot about open-hole flutes and how they are different from the closed-hole flutes you may have used in the past. Which flute is best? Which is better: Closed-hole or open-hole flutes? Open hole flutes are…
Bodhran – A Brief Overview
Generally speaking, a bodhrán is a frame drum, which is commonly used in Irish music. The diameter of the drum is usually 35 to 45 cm, and the sides of the drum are 9 to 20 cm deep. Origins Whether you call it a bodhran, drum, or bourine, this ancient instrument has an illustrious history….
Choosing the First Concertina
You can choose between 20 and 30 Key Concertinas You have a lot more options for keys when you are 30 but I recommend that you consider your preferred singing keys before making any decision. The Twenty button locks you very closely to the instrument’s home keys, so it is crucial to ensure that those…
All About Concertinas
A concertina can be described as a free reed instrument, with bellows that are similar to accordions. It is lighter and easier to play than the accordion. Traditional Irish music uses 30 key concertina a lot. Here are some tips for beginners who are trying to master this instrument. 1. Decide what type of slot machine you…
Enjoy The Bodhran’s Tunes
Every person’s life is influenced by music. Many people are so passionate about music that they will spend their money on items that allow them to listen to what they like. Each person is unique. Some people prefer rock music, while others prefer love songs. People can remember the tune for the rest of the life if they like…
America’s Finest Roots Music Band.
The HUNGER boys from Massachusetts have crossed the Atlantic in an effort to keep their status as America’s finest roots-music band. The band will be performing at Irvine Harbour Arts Centre in fulfillment of a promise made to bluegrass fans. Mark Lamarr (BBC’s European Tour Manager) described it as “one the greatest things that I…
Their music and the People.
Hunger Mountain can be found approximately 10 miles east of Great Barrington, Monterey Massachusetts. You’ll find Teddy Weber, the guitarist of the Hunger Mountain Boys, in Club Helsinki’s Victorian-style dining hall. “Kip (37), who sings, plays guitar, and fiddles in the group] built a timber-frame house on that mountain,” Weber (30), says. Downing, a slim,…
A little biography…
Teddy Weber and Matt Downing (Kip Beacco), are two of the most talented members of the Hunger Mountain Boys. The Hunger Mountain Boys plan to release a fourth album late in 2007. The “Hunger Mountain Boys,” which go beyond 1960’s rock revival, are even more old-school. They’re a sweet, twangy, acoustic Americana band with an…