This book starts at rock bottom by answering the question, "What is an Anglo concertina?" Mick describes the differences found from one Anglo to another, teaches you to play the common scales, and starts with simple tunes before attempting slightly more advanced ones. Mick also has a small useful section on maintenance. This book is written for the C/G Anglo concertina, which is the most common. Mally's and UK product #AX101.

The concertina, a free-reed musical instrument, was invented in the early 19th century. Its invention is credited to Sir Charles Wheatstone, an English scientist and inventor, who patented his version of the instrument in 1829. Wheatstone's design was an English concertina, which was fully chromatic and allowed for the same note to be played when pressing a button, regardless of the direction of the bellows.

How To Play The Concertina: A Comprehensive Guide With 10 Simple Songs Suitable For Beginners "How To Play The Concertina" is a comprehensive book that teaches beginners the art of playing the concertina. With clear instructions and practical tips, this guide covers everything from basic techniques to advanced repertoire. Discover the joy of creating beautiful melodies, mastering bellows control, and exploring various musical styles. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced musician looking to expand your skills, this book is your essential companion on your concertina journey. Additionally, this book provides step by step instructions to play the following songs: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Row, Row, Row Your Boat", "London Bridge Is Falling Down", "Frère Jacques" (Brother John), "The Wheels on the Bus", "Jingle Bells", "Happy Birthday", "Old MacDonald Had a Farm", and "Amazing Grace"

This book of 101 easy tunes for any melody instrument has been compiled to give beginners and novices an accessible source of easy tunes. These easy but interesting tunes will give enormous pleasure to both player and listener. Only 14 notes are required to play all 101 tunes, which include folk melodies and Irish tunes. This book is suitable for D/G melodeon, various button accordions, D and G harmonicas, chromatic harmonica, piano accordion, concertina, soprano recorder, D tinwhistle, Low D whistle, wooden flute, metal flute, fiddle, tenor banjo, mandolin, octave mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and guitar. Mally's and UK product #AM301.

Learn how to play the Chemnitzer Concertina! This instrument is a complete entertainment package. Instruction begins with a detailed button by button travel through the familiar "Du Du Liegst Mir in Herzen" waltz in the key of G, Then instruction continues with the same song in the key of D and finally in the key of A. Instruction is then shifted to the "Praha" polka and the "Kinder" polka. Introduction to Country/Western is completed with the "Red River Valley". There are 10 songs in the back of the book for additional practice. This book has been reviewed by some of the top players in the industry. Please note this book is written for the standard 104 key chemnitzer and not intended for the small "Anglo" or "English" type of concertina.