We show in this section just a small amount of the concertinas which we have in stock. They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. If you do not see in the images what you are looking for please contact us as there are many times the number of instruments shown in this taster. Barleycorn concertinas has, over the course of the year, virtually any type of instruments you could require. The concertina was invented by charles wheatstone, and the earliest examples, which he called the symphonium, were made in 1829. Some notes on lachenal concertina production and serial numbers. New evidence for the role played by louis lachenal in the early manufacturing history of c. They usually have 48 buttons in total, but some types have 56 or even 64. You will have to wait until someone involved with researching lachenal history reaches a point where they can write something detailed which can be properly published. Some notes on lachenal concertina production and serial numbers 1 stephen chambers concertinas of a newand revolutionarymass produced model, 2 manufactured for c. Whether you choose an english concertina or a german concertina, ebay is the place to find the accordionstyle instrument youre looking for, and there are plenty of colors, styles, and sizes to choose from.
Hand made concertina books are a delightful and enthralling artform to explore. A beautiful higher quality, turn of the 20th century, lachenal 48 key english concertina. The quality of the available germanmade instruments was not great, and many a dance was halted while running repairs were done on the concer. Anglo, english and duet mccann, crane, jeffries and hayden are all types of duet. Nov 26, 2009 but concertina folklore or anecdotal evidence has long held that lachenal left the house of wheatstone, taking with him it is alleged, a complete set of concertinamaking tools. The concertina measures 8 inches in lenght when the clasps are closed. The anglo concertina absolute beginners chris sherburn and dave mallinson. Lachenal 20 key anglo concertina in dark wood with steel reeds and 5 fold bellows key cga great inst. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Allan atlas recently retired from the musicology faculty of the phd program in music at the graduate center of the city university of new york, where he founded the center for the study of freereed instruments, for which he edited the freereed journal 4 volumes, 19992002 and then the papers of the international concertina. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book.
Lachenal 48 key english concertina eagle music shop. The reeds had layers of rust and were completely and badly out of tune. The concertina is in very good condition and appears to be working fine. The concertina was developed independently in both england and germany. We have a large selection of concertinas in stock, certainly the largest selection in the world.
It is my own instrument but i am no longer able to play due to arthritis in my hands. We understand that some owners would want to move up in the concertina world after having played the. Lachenal 20 key anglo concertina in dark wood with steel reeds and 5 fold bellows key. Neil wayne, an outline history of the concertina and related instruments, the concertina newsletter, 4 no date, 11, or the story goes that louis lachenal, who had been employed by the. It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front. We describe here the differences of the three main types of concertina. Dating lachenal concertinas charles jeffries and his. Just click on the image or title to read more about the book and download options. If lachenal were the biggest concertina makers, then charles jeffries was considered to be the best, at least for anglos. So it is hexagonal with 48 keys, giving the same note pushing or pulling unlike the anglogerman variety which have less buttons and are like a mouth organ giving different notes in. We will attempt as time goes on to bring you the very best in tuition books for the instruments we stock and supply. Dan worrall has previously written the anglo concertina music of william kimber, published by the english folk dance and song society in 2005, as well as numerous articles on the history of the concertina at the concertina library. Jackie 30 button english concertina versus lachenal 48 button.
We have a large range of concertinas for sale which includes the concertina accordion, lachenal concertina, anglo concertina and irish concertina. Fully restored to excellent playing condition and tuned to modern pitch. The concertina has a fascinating and confusing world history. If a concertina has thumbloops and each button plays the same note on both push and pull, its an english. Nov 18, 2014 playing again after decades of disuse. Perhaps the most prolific of the londonbased concertina makers, the lachenal company was founded by the swiss engineer louis lachenal, after his years firstly as a craftsman, then as a manager, at. Nice sweet instrument which was renovated by colin dipper in 2000. A brief history of the anglo concertina in the united states by dan worrall in the united states the anglogerman concertina was very popular during the middle and late nineteenth century, but by the early twentieth century it had all but vanished from american popular culture, becoming only a hollywood symbol of the old days. In restored condition, the value of the most common type, the 6sided 48key treble, will start at about.
Wheatstone listed as william wheatstone, concertina maker 1848. Most but not all of the pads and valves needed to be replaced. Dating lachenal concertinas charles jeffries and his sons. Small free reed instrument from england, usually hexagonal in shape. The concertina instruction books listed below are available for download. Description of concertina 15584 it is an english concertina, as invented and patented by charles wheatstone. 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. It is a fully chromatic instrument, having buttons in a rectangular arrangement of four staggered rows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Lachenal, a swiss emigrant to the united kingdom, who arrived there in 1839, and by 1844 was working in support of the famous wheatstone concertina firm before founding a supporting contract firm and by 1858, an independent firm.
Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, riveted action, 7fold bellows. Nice sweet instrument which was renovated by colin dipper in. If you still have the original bill of sale or any other way of dating its purchase with certainty so much the better. That is, each button plays the same tone whether youre moving the bellows in or out. We produce the wren student concertina, the phoenix intermediate concertina and we have a highend concertina in development, due late 2018. Each end has a thumbstrap and a pinky rest for supporting the concertina, leaving your other fingers free to play. We stock various types of concertinas, new and antique, including the l achenal concertina, the jeffries concertina and more. To facilitate upgrading, we offer a full purchase price refund when a new concertina connection rochelle is traded in for a new r. November 2009 international concertina association. The first relevant entry appears in the rate book for 19th april 1853, when the occupier is listed as messrs. How to choose the best concertina for traditional irish music.
The harmonica is also a close member of the family. A concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. But concertina folklore or anecdotal evidence has long held that lachenal left the house of wheatstone, taking with him it is alleged, a complete set of concertinamaking tools. As published in pica papers of the international concertina association, vol. Lachenal 20 key anglo concertina dark wood steel reeds 5 fold bellows cg. The english concertina is a member of the concertina family of freereed musical instruments. Jan 21, 2010 dan worrall has previously written the anglo concertina music of william kimber, published by the english folk dance and song society in 2005, as well as numerous articles on the history of the concertina at the concertina library. If you are a complete novice, as i was you will find this to be a great place to start.
The english concertina and the duet concertina and the music that each type is best suited for playing on wheatstone, lachenal and jeffries type concertinas. All of our vintage concertinas have been hand selected because of their. Dan worrall has previously written the angloconcertina music of william kimber, published by the english folk dance and song society in 2005, as well as numerous articles on the history of the concertina at the concertina library and in the papers of the international concertina association. Cg is the standard tuning found in all the books, and is. Sep 06, 2015 following on from his previous video, daddy long les compares and contrasts the two models after having purchased a 48 button lachenal english concertina. Dating a lachenal from the serial number concertina history. Its a tenortreble, which means it has the desirable eight extra buttons below the normal 48key treble range, going down to a low c on the right hand. English concertina wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Dating a lachenal from the serial number sign in to follow this. If you dont see what you are interested in by all means as us a question and lets see if we can help. Invented in england in 1829, it was the first instrument of what would become the concertina family.
Concertina history has assembled the following articles to provide you with historical information regarding the invention, evolution and application of the chemnitzer concertina. Anglo lachenals are, as far as i know, all considered student grade. A concertina timeline the concertina history resource. Dating a lachenal from the serial number concertina. If you have a wheatstone concertina and you can identify the serial number it is normally on one end then this list will tell you the year of manufacture. Best selling concertina for sale 2020 effortless learning. All the concertinas are fully restored and in concert pitch unless otherwise requested. Stephen chambers some notes on lachenal concertina. We also have concertina cases, tutorials and much more. Concertinas explained the anglo, the english and the duet. Here are a selection of mainly childrens comic books in which the main character is based, either by shape or name, on the iconic image and shape of concertinalike items.
Some notes on lachenal concertina production and serial. Sometimes, if the label has been lost from the baffle in the older instruments, it can also be found stamped inside the bellows. This is a lovely, excellent example of lachenal s topoftherange edeophone model, a 56key concertina with twenty eight metal buttons at each end. Lachenal 56 button english concertina ebonised ends lachenal english concertina serial number 29640. See more ideas about concertina book, handmade books and book art. English concertinas play the same note in each direction. In australia the anglo concertina was a popular instrument during the later part of the 19th century due to its ease of playing, cheapness and portability. All the instruments of whatever quality are decent examples of their type we never waste time repairing concertinas that are not worth the effort. This is where you will find concertina specific tuition books and dvds. The instruction books are also offered to the concertina community at no cost in support of the usca vision. It is part of the squeezebox, bandoleon, conzertina, melodeon, accordion, and associated buttonbox family.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The concertina was developed in the 1830s as a joint effort between the music masters of england and germany. Keyboard layout on each end of the concertina, the two. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style.
They are especially accessible to those who dont have a lot of confidence in their creativity and artmaking skills as they can be tackled in a number of ways through painting, drawing, collage or photography for example. The edeo was a registered design which has its own registration number and prevents copying. Send chris algar of barleycorn concertinas see section 9, shops and dealers a note or an email giving a brief description of your lachenal concertina and its number. We understand that some owners would want to move up in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while. Neil wayne, an outline history of the concertina and related instruments, the concertina newsletter, 4 no date, 11, or the story goes.
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