Sep 20, 2010 this feature is not available right now. A further teaching resource is his 2003 book of traditional tunes, english. This is the concertina book for anyone who wants to play classic ragtime, marches, and popular themes, arranged for the 30button anglo concertina. By now you may have reached the conclusion that to do the anglo full justice you could do with a few more fingers on each hand. John plays single and 2 row melodeons, treble, bass and baritone concertinas. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book.
At gigs you can buy cds, dvds,and the books of tunes and songs. When the pages are spread out you will have a mixture of single and double pages. Musician, composer, songwriter, john kirkpatrick is a master in all these areas. 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. Just give me a ring on 01876 560 338 or visit during my usual opening hours monfri 9. John kirkpatrick was born in 1947 in chiswick, west london. The inside story of the company that is connecting the world by david kirkpatrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Solo performances on onerow and tworow melodeons and anglo concertina, with a little bit of studio trickery sneaked. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter, accordion and concertina player.
Easy peasy tunesenglish country dance tunesenglish pub session tunespopular english session. Concertina leaflets also known as zigzag folding give you more pages than simple 1 or 2 fold 4pp and 6pp options. John kirkpatrick has been a constant of the english folk scene now for over. 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. The concertina format is partially restricted so the book stands up without assist, and the pages fan out for an interesting display. 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. I also dont use the proper terminology in explanations. Mixed media art concertina quote book project youtube. We had to pull a 6ft table up alongside my work bench, just to have somewhere big enough to cope with rolling the paper out so we could work with it. At johns gigs you can buy cds, dvds, tune books and the songbook.
Arranged by kirkpatrick harris banjo, percussion, bass drum derek pearse concertina anglo, concertina bass, melodeon, accordion button, producer, liner notes john kirkpatrick. The maple leaf rag, the liberty bell march, and more classic selections are presented for musical enjoyment. How to theme a concertina book from concertina collage books. The anglo is a cross between the english double action concertina invented by. It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between. But i am very happy to make books and boxes to order based on what is listed here or on any other page of my website. Any additional books and boxes i have in stock are listed under the different categories. A master of the button accordion, anglo concertina, and melodeon, kirkpatrick has balanced solo work. I constructed this book as a means to display a series of double sided prints that i created on a holiday at woodgate. The book contains 17 photographs and numerous illustrations and diagrams. Start with middle c on your concertina and work through the 8 notes, or octave, up to c1, or high c. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
For example, if you have a bflat box and you want to find eflat, with the aid of a few speedy calculations you can eventually reach the conclusion that eflat, is the fourth, or subdominant, or fa, in the scale of bflat according to the table the relative note in the c scale is f. In concertina collage books, molly meng will teach you the tricks to assembling an extensive accordion book with a front and back cover. A concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. Jane kirkpatrick has 47 books on goodreads with 60263 ratings. At john s gigs you can buy cds, dvds, tune books and the songbook. John kirkpatrick and sue harris shreds and patches 1977. For orders of more than 5 of any item please contact james at jameskirkpatrick. The concertina read book online access a world of books. For the john kirkpatrick s english choice tunebook and the cds garricks delight and orlandos return, you can mail order from the. Mick bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the cg anglo concertina, irish style. Order specifications and details for edgley concertinas.
This photo shows john kirkpatrick with his 30 key cg wheatstone baritone anglo. John kirkpatrick feature article in the living tradition magazine. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about accordion book, book making and book binding. Instruments, button accordion, anglo concertina, melodeon. His remarkable skill with accordion, concertina and melodeon has taken him from the hammersmith morris men to experimental rock music and a series of. Since i started playing concertina exactly one year ago ive only used his books. John kirkpatrick from free reed the concertina newsletter, issue no, july 1973 first of all i must offer my apologies for the long delay of this article, which is entirely due to my own inefficiency, and hope that the gap since the last one hasnt been so long that some of you have abandoned hope and taken up the trombone or something. Concertina folding is ideal when a progressive series of pages is required and opens out in to one long leaflet. John kirkpatrick squeezebox times fledgling records. John seemed to take to the melodeon, and later anglo concertina, becoming one of. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. Jane kirkpatrick fictiondb your guide to fiction books. This is the kind of thing that i would do at a gig, and played in the order that i.
Im not a real book artist but have fun creating them from time to time. Associated acts, steeleye span, albion band, thea gilmore, richard thompson, brass monkey. This video is a tutorial on how to create a concertina quote book. Heres a photo of one of my books spread out so you can see the cuts and folds. This great solo album from john kirkpatrick is a welcome addition to the collection of albums by john. I wouldnt suggest this as your first concertina instruction because its a little more advanced but after youve got the basics and youve got a 30 button concertina, its a must have in my opinion. Jane kirkpatrick books list of books by jane kirkpatrick.
But also as a recording musician he is well in demand. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book. When pressed, the buttons travel in the same direction as the bellows, unlike accordion buttons which travel perpendicularly to it. Triangle accordion book tutorial sticks, stones, and paper. 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. For mail order you can send to squeezer for all the items listed here. For example, if you have a bflat box and you want to find eflat, with the aid of a few speedy calculations you can eventually reach the conclusion that eflat, is the fourth, or subdominant, or fa, in the scale of bflat according to the table the relative note in the c scale is f on the diagram and then onto your next note. He is well known in folk music circles not only for his own music, but for his work with such greats as steeleye span, albion band, and richard thompson among others. Molly is an artist, teacher, and storyteller who creates oneofakind, mixedmedia collage pieces from her extensive collection of estate sale finds. Each piece is carefully chosen for its playability on the anglochromatic concertina.
Apr 21, 2017 this video is a tutorial on how to create a concertina quote book. Pure unaccompanied melodeon and concertina music especially for morris dancing. This tutor is designed as a selfservice course for the beginner, particularly one needing to learn to read music as well as play the concertina. Neuware a concertina is a freereed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. Awardwinning author jane kirkpatrick plunges you deep into a landscape of challenge where fear and courage go hand in hand for a story of friendship, family, and hope that will remind you of what truly matters in times of trial. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. John kirkpatrick, how to play the english melodeon, volume 3, vhs, mrs casey mcrv 1004, 2001. In 1959 he joined the hammersmith morris men, in the second week of their.
Books by jane kirkpatrick author of the daughters walk. The standard anglo learning resources supplementary anglo. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow. John was a member of the historical groups of english folk rock such as steeleye span and the albion band. Many people buy or acquire an anglo concertina and find that it is less intuitive to play than it first appears. It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front. A list of all jane kirkpatricks series in reading order. Concertina leaflet printing with 8 and 12 pages from a. From the concertina newsletter, issue no 9, december 1972. A beginners guide to the anglo concertina coover, gary on. It has a bellows and buttons typically on both ends of it. An artists life for me how to make 35 concertina sketchbooks. What is needed is a systematic approach and, at last, here it is.
This video builds on previous videos to create unique and motivational artwork. This site is an online reference library for all concertinas, with particular strength in the maccann duet concertina. The official john kirkpatrick website, packed with information about the reknowned folk musician, squeezebox expert and accordian virtuoso. I wouldnt suggest this as your first concertina instruction because its a little more advanced but after youve got the basics and youve got a 30 button concertina, its a. In case you dont know how to recognise the species, and as this series of articles is supposed to be starting from scratch, lets say a bit first about what it is. 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. See more ideas about concertina book, handmade books and book art. Mail order continues to operate as normal, order online or by phone. Discount prices on books by jane kirkpatrick, including titles like everything she didnt say.
They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. I have marked the image, but am happy for it to be downloaded for personal use. With a thorough understanding of folk traditions and a virtuosic mastery as an instrumentalist, john kirkpatrick has risen to the top echelon of british folk music. How to make a handmade concertina book thestitchsharer. Step 5 concertina ing hold your paper from one of its ends and fold the sections back and forth to concertina the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As published in concertina world 426 supplement 2003 pp. Large concertina artist books the concertina book is a kind of prototype for an expanded view two, four or six or more pages can be visible at any particular time, rather than the limited spread available in the traditional sketch book. 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. Jane kirkpatricks most popular book is the daughters walk. Keys are presented in order of difficulty and all types of tune including slow airs are tackled. John kirkpatrick, mazurka berserker, cd, fledgling fled 3030, 2001. John kirkpatrick born 8 august 1947 is an english player of free reed instruments. From the concertina newsletter, issue no 10, february 1973.