Thanks for all the great replies, I'm more than a bit surprised! And wow, over 10,000 views. It's been a nice motivator to work more on my concertina. I've started working on the Hayden duet concertina, and don't play Anglo much any more. The duet gives more freedom for playing accompaniment and bass along with an independent melody, in more keys. I do have a few things worked up that I'll post soon. And if you want my anglo arrangement of Whistling Rufus, send me a message through my profile.
Actually, it's a Wakker 31-button in C/G, although I don't use the drone C on the left-hand thumb in this arrangement. The Wakker is a very nice concertina with hand-made concertina reeds (as opposed to accordion reeds). It plays very easily and quickly, and has a nice traditional concertina sound. Mine was made to be a bit mellower and quieter, but more responsive to low bellows pressure.
This tune is the theme of a running joke through one volume of Spike Milligan's war memoirs: an officer who played clarinet, but only ever played this tune. There is a classic scene where one of the soldiers says apologetically, "Oh dear, sir, your clarinet rolled into the fire." Nice playing, by the way.
This is easily my favorite concertina video on youtube. Catchy tune, played well, on a fascinating little instrument. I have a little 20 button anglo that I inherited from my stepfather. Unfortunately, my training with the piano accordion does me no good, so I really don't know how to play it.
Jeff, this is great. The first time I ever heard this song is on a Rhythm Bones audio where you're playing the bones and someone is playing the tune on a glass harmonica. Great stuff. Now I need to dig out my Mandolin Player's Fakebook to learn this.
I love the sound of the concertina.. Shame its not so easy to find any song and tune books. If you know of any places I may find some (I own a Jack from themusicroom - nothing fantastic, but I'm a learner) then please get back to me :D
All these concertina videos on RUclips show the concertinist wearing a cool hat. Derbies and bowl hats and all kinds. I guess if I start making videos I'll have to get a nifty hat.
I enjoyed that very much, nice playing, thank you. What kind of concertina are you playing? Is that a 20 button Lachenal with a new bellows? Keep up the good work, take care, Don
My dad wants to get a concertina and play with it a bit during his retirement. Is the Elise Hayden duet easier/more intuitive to learn than the anglo and english?
Wonderful. Very pleasant on the ear.
Naturally we all want to try this arrangement now!
Thanks for all the great replies, I'm more than a bit surprised! And wow, over 10,000 views. It's been a nice motivator to work more on my concertina. I've started working on the Hayden duet concertina, and don't play Anglo much any more. The duet gives more freedom for playing accompaniment and bass along with an independent melody, in more keys. I do have a few things worked up that I'll post soon. And if you want my anglo arrangement of Whistling Rufus, send me a message through my profile.
Like it! I'll try this one tonight.--Thanks Stu.
I was ten years old when this was uploaded!
Time flies by doesn’t it
@@EdwardJamesKenway... certainly!
Listening to this gave me an ear to ear grin! Thanks for a most pleasant surprise!
That was awesome.
Congratulations!
My wife and me have enjoyed your video at home. It's very nice!
Actually, it's a Wakker 31-button in C/G, although I don't use the drone C on the left-hand thumb in this arrangement. The Wakker is a very nice concertina with hand-made concertina reeds (as opposed to accordion reeds). It plays very easily and quickly, and has a nice traditional concertina sound. Mine was made to be a bit mellower and quieter, but more responsive to low bellows pressure.
that is fecking awesome
This tune is the theme of a running joke through one volume of Spike Milligan's war memoirs: an officer who played clarinet, but only ever played this tune. There is a classic scene where one of the soldiers says apologetically, "Oh dear, sir, your clarinet rolled into the fire." Nice playing, by the way.
I love it!! Kerry Mills Cakewalks are a lot of fun to play!
Very nice! Pleasant and skillful playing. Thank you!
this is a wonderful piece, and wonderfully played. it is often used in amusement parks for merry-go-rounds.
my favorate video on youtube. jeff lefferson is in the top 20 music role models for me. amazing.
Thanks, it is a very nince sounding concertina, and your left hand work is really cool!
awesome...
wow, that's good old stuff, nicely played.
very nice!
That was really cool. I'm so getting one of those.
i feel transported to another time
Great arrangement and well played!
You, Sir, are awesome.
That was very nice, Thanks!
That's nice, and the instrument sounds great too.
Very nice :)
This is easily my favorite concertina video on youtube. Catchy tune, played well, on a fascinating little instrument.
I have a little 20 button anglo that I inherited from my stepfather. Unfortunately, my training with the piano accordion does me no good, so I really don't know how to play it.
Thats really nice ! I love it !
Jeff, this is great. The first time I ever heard this song is on a Rhythm Bones audio where you're playing the bones and someone is playing the tune on a glass harmonica.
Great stuff. Now I need to dig out my Mandolin Player's Fakebook to learn this.
great video nicely played
I love the sound of the concertina.. Shame its not so easy to find any song and tune books. If you know of any places I may find some (I own a Jack from themusicroom - nothing fantastic, but I'm a learner) then please get back to me :D
Great job!
Good Song
Just got a Scholer 20 key c/g and would really like the sheet music to this song! It's fantastic!
I love this! I do this on diatonic accordion. I love your counter-melody stuff! Might send you my version!
All these concertina videos on RUclips show the concertinist wearing a cool hat. Derbies and bowl hats and all kinds. I guess if I start making videos I'll have to get a nifty hat.
AWESOME . . . be great if we could get the sheet music. . . any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks again. Howard
I enjoyed that very much, nice playing, thank you. What kind of concertina are you playing? Is that a 20 button Lachenal with a new bellows? Keep up the good work, take care,
Don
My dad wants to get a concertina and play with it a bit during his retirement. Is the Elise Hayden duet easier/more intuitive to learn than the anglo and english?
Look for one tuned in B/C instead of G/C, chords are much easier to learn on that system.
It not easy to find the actual damn instrument either...unless you have about 1300US to spend :(
I hate this person.... HE MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY!!!!!
an anglo? go to pik-ware publishing the have a johnson for 175 with case