The cover features a green marble paper made in my studio onlaid on a black board. Please join me for a look at how to cut, score, fold and attach papers to make a concertina book. It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between. Bells across the meadows by albert ketelby i dont know who the arranger wasis. The concertina manual was a present for my husband. Orihon consist of a long strip of paper that is written on one side and then compacted by folding in zigzag fashion. There are some tutor books around i like the alistair anderson concertina workshop book and cd but it would be good for you to try and find a local ec player to help with the initial mysteries of the beast all those buttons. I recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books. Depending on the type of concertina you have, you will either alternate which hands play the notes or work down the rows of keys to play your scale. How to make a concertina book new updated 7916 with new photos i made a new book using my printable shibori patterns kit as the photos on the old article were looking a bit small and dark i must have learnt more about taking and editing photos since then. The workshop went really well and as several of those attending are keen to make some more i thought id write a howto post to share. I finished the bertram levy book about a month ago, and im really glad i put in the time and effort to work through it, because now i have a very nice repertoire of songs to pla.
The hymns are largely taken from the shape note tradition. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Jul 17, 20 make a concertina or accordion photo book from scratch using the instructions over at kates creative space. The concertina keyboard system known today as the hayden system, which was independently discovered by brian hayden and patented by him in 1986, had also been discovered and patented 90 years earlier by a swiss inventor named kaspar wicki. Feel free to contact me to discuss your concertina needs. Taking a guitar with us was somewhat impractical and my wife suggested taking the concertina. Concertina book, sketchbook, travel journal abstract art painted cover 10. Learn 72 easy, popular and wellknown traditional tunes. Sometimes i see something and think i like this, i could buy it or i could make it myself. Concertina green marble on black item code congml this concertina book features an deckled acid free white heavy paper ideal for drawing, sketching or writing. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book. Wickis 1896 swiss patent ch329 is clear and unambiguous, including a keyboard diagram labeled in. When it arrived i just gave it to him, and he was soooo happy.
He had heard good things about the book at a concertina workshop, and asked me to order it for christmas. Concertina spares mark lloydadey established by david j. A book for adults who dont have the luxury of a teacher. From what i remember i made this arrangement for tenortreble from the original piano version, not from dave townsends recording. There is a list of recommended suppliers in the back of the book. Learn 87 easy, popular and wellknown traditional tunes.
Unknown date, but the price is one shilling and sixpence. After mastering a fivehole pamphlet stitch and japanese fourhole binding, its time to tackle the final introductory process. I constructed this book as a means to display a series of double sided prints that i created on a holiday at woodgate. David leese s old business is now run by mark adey in wales, and offers a comprehensive range of bits and pieces to bring almost any concertina back to full working order. To date, the concertina is used extensively in england, ireland and south africa for classical, polka and tango music. Contact me concertinaspares for traditonal instruments. Concertina tablature in the form of numbered buttons is found throughout. Jul 31, 2016 please join me for a look at how to cut, score, fold and attach papers to make a concertina book. The first english concertina was developed by sir charles wheatstone in 1829 while its german counterpart was invented five years later by carl.
See more ideas about concertina book, handmade books and book art. This video shows you how to make a concertina book using a4 paper, coloured paper, scissors and glue. Concertina bellows and parts sold in our online shop, plus a repair and restoration service is available. This would be a nice way to document a day trip or other short summer activity. The original artists book anima mundi soul of the world is a five metre long, graphite drawing on paper, presented as an a5 concertina book and slipcase. How to make a handmade concertina book thestitchsharer. Package includes soft case and a book written specifically for the instrument. Detailed tuition for playing traditional music on the english concertina. Over the past few weeks, weve dipped our toes into the world of bookbinding. Ball beavon was a top london retailer whose anglos were all made by crabb an association which lasted, i believe, into the 1930s. Concertina tutor books, a wide choice from eagle music shop. It doesnt have to be the best booktape, so i used this cheaper version instead viktoria suggests duct tape. 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 the pages, such as photos, tickets etc.
The work is also available as a beautifully printed and bound limited edition book and slipcase, limited to only 200 copies each signed and numbered by the artist. Its based on an idea i first experienced at west dean college during an expressive brushstrokes session. This week, well put aside the needle and thread and explore a book constructed without a single stitch. In order to take the concertina without having to worry about it falling apart the day we got to canada, required having new bellows and thumb straps fitted the work was done by dave leese great job. I finished the bertram levy book about a month ago, and im really glad i put in the time and effort to work through it, because now i have a very nice repertoire of songs to play, and i feel that i have a decent grounding in the instrument, including. This month i was invited to lead a workshop for a local community craft group on handmade bookmaking. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book. Introduction and beginners question general concertina. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Triangle accordion book tutorial sticks, stones, and. Accordion book tutorial by jeannine stein accordion book tutorial by sarah nielsen accordion book tutorial by susan kapuscinski gaylord accordion book tutorial from the booklyn artists alliance pdf. We didnt have a ruler long enough to straddle the complete 1. The orihon format is considered a step between a scroll and a codex.
Triangle accordion book tutorial sticks, stones, and paper. Adapting bram strokers dracula into a concertina book. The concertina was invented in germany and england independently along the same timeline. At folk festivals the common session tune keys are d and g. Press the tape down firmly around the edges of the covers to get a strong and flexible binding.
See more ideas about book art, handmade books and book making. May 01, 2015 this book, deluxe concertina book was a waste of my money. I arranged this for tenortreble from an arrangement for duet concertina, probably by henry stanley though i have lost my source, because it looks like the version here. Lt in the uk inquired about some of the accordion book processes and i thought it was a great time to reexplore a past book design. Be sure to check out the companion blog post at to see how cute the book is once it. Jul 03, 2016 and heres the concertina held open with a clip, creating a wide and stable base for sketching that doesnt strain the hand. The style of folding is similar to that of the air bellows of a concertina or accordion, such that every written page faces another written page when the. In order to take the concertina without having to worry about it falling apart the day we got to canada, required having new bellows and thumb straps fitted the work was done by dave leese. Last but not least why bother when you can get a new set of 6 fold hexagonal bellows for a little over. Dave plays the english concertina so naturally the book is geared more towards this type of concertina, although he mentioned that hes collecting more information for a second edition and hopes to include more anglospecific details next time round, so if you have anything to offer, you might email him.
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. This suits the irish style players who comfortably use the three row anglo in these keys, but is largely. I cant send it back to amazon because i did not like it. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow. All the bits and bobs to repair concertinas are available from dave leese or the new guy. Jul 14, 2019 29 obituary david leese 30 concertina nova 37 reports officers for agm 43 ycc agm report 44 folkworks sponsored by ica. I try to specialise in anglo concertinas especially for the irish market, in cg and that is the key that the great majority of my anglos are in. Lynch, aogan 110 irish concertina tunes vol 1 bookcd a collection of 110 popular irish session tunes, chosen and arranged for concertina by aogan lynch in an easytoread format with guitar chords. This book is written for the 30button cg anglo concertina with either the wheatstonelachenal or jeffries layout, though alternate notes are provided in many tunes for players with 20button instruments. Converse, f deluxe concertina book eagle music shop.
Concertina world international concertina association. Telling the classic horror novel in a series of full colour illustrations. Similar to various accordions and harmonicas, the concertina is a freereed musical instrument with buttons and bellows on both ends. The bookbinders devise i used on my last sketchbook experiment seemed a bit thick to be accurate enough for a long concertina where any errors quickly multiply, so i sanded the sharpness off a bamboo pen, which was perfect. This happened just last weekend when i popped into my local art supply shop to pick up some canvas and spotted a very desirable little concertina sketchbook on a shelf in the corner. The concertina structure is achieved by creating a narrow accordion and then attaching signatures to either the valley or peak folds using a simple pamphlet stitch. This concertina book is great for capturing your dreams and hopes for the new year or recording those. Live with the rest valves and pads as well until theyre shown to be defective until youre driven up the wall by something. They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. A tiny, eclectic paradise stuffed full of the most beautiful things, it was a shrine to all things paper. Start with middle c on your concertina and work through the 8 notes, or octave, up to c1, or high c.
This concertina book features an deckled acid free white heavy paper ideal for drawing, sketching or writing. Mar 24, 2016 this video shows you how to make a concertina book using a4 paper, coloured paper, scissors and glue. Some players prefer a standing position with feet set slightly apart and arms bent so that forearms are approximately horizontal. The anglo concertina demystified house of musical traditions. This book, deluxe concertina book was a waste of my money. The concertina format is partially restricted so the book stands up without assist, and the pages fan out for an interesting display.
Although i havent written a tutorial myself, i found several great tutorials online. For this book i used a sheet of arches 90lb200gsm hp, full imperial 56x76cm. Detailed tuition for playing traditional music on the anglo concertina. Im not a real book artist but have fun creating them from time to time. If you need a new thumbstrap they can be bought try dave lees or improvise if youre working to a budget. When i was in paris recently, i saw a range of beautiful silkcovered concertina photo albums in the window of a stationery boutique. This book has a brief introduction to the german concertina keyed in c and g, but focuses on a collection of american popular and patriotic songs, dances, operatic and irish airs, hymns, and civil war era melodies. The anglo concertina absolute beginners chris sherburn and dave mallinson. This project is, perhaps, a bit more involved than those of weeks past, but it allows me to introduce a few additional basic materials found in every book artists studio and a handy technique or two. Lyndon white is raising funds for bram stokers dracula. I also dont use the proper terminology in explanations. Appropriate embossing is available for the leather on the bellows endframes, and appropriate papers can be supplied to replicate the originals. Jan 21, 2015 this concertina book is great for capturing your dreams and hopes for the new year or recording those special memories in photos, sketches. The second page also has the song youll never walk alone by richard rogers.
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