Thank you for your words. I love spending time with my concertina. Except of this tune, I did more arrangements for the instrument, but most of the time I compose the music I play on it. This is the playlist of all of my concertina recordings on my TH-cam channel, please check them out: th-cam.com/play/PLGxfnVBozPtImn_C5mq_ai2UJWksJ1Myj.html&si=jvyQoxt1qb72Wutn
@@golanhalima Wow, Thank you so much!! You have given me the courage to play my concertinas on TH-cam. I just make up things. I have 2 guitar songs on TH-cam , see my channel (hit this B on my I.D.) and see my things. I'll show off my post war east German concertina. Thanks for sharing. I'll subscribe and we'll exchange techniques.
My grandfather on my mom's side, (who was Welsh and Scot-Irish) played concertina, bagpipes, penny whistle and clarinet. He was much in demand for sessions and bands, and funerals (for the bagpipes of course). He died at age 48 of black lung, after over 30 years in the mines of Wales and the USA, so all I have are stories, but from the stories, he played them all very well, how I wish I could have known him. His instruments were given to various people after he died except for the bagpipes that were eventually stolen. I play a few things myself but not concertina, I have always wanted a concertina to try and learn to play one well. I'm in my 60's now, but there MIGHT still be time.
Dear Aria, Thank you for sharing your wonderful story about your grandfather. It seems he was truly an interesting man. It is never late to start playing on a musical instrument. I myself play except of the concertina on a piano, guitar, jaws harp and few more. I recorded this piece after 2 years of playing concertina with no teacher, just by hearing. I wish you all the best and hope you will start play the concertina soon.
@@golanhalima Thank you for the reply. I don't think I'm too old either, I play sax, harmonica and penny whistle but have always been confounded by keyboards and strings. Concertina doesn't seem quite as confounding (but I might be wrong...) Maybe I will gift myself one for Christmas or my birthday and give it a serious try.
@@arlaabrell8658 do that. I hope that one day i will comment on a video of you playing the concertina and make you happy like you did to me with your family memories. Marry Christmas.
My Great Great Grandfather Sir Charles Wheatstone. He invented the English rounded Concertina and later the square type was made in Germany. I do not play it but play the chord organ which works on the same principal. Enjoy. ;-)
I love this. You make it look effortless! I just got a concertina like you have in this video and I’m already saving for a better one because I have finally found an instrument I want to pursue 💙
Hi Golan, I just got the same concertina as a birthdaypresent. Came to your video because I searched “Amazon concertina”. For something that was just 99,- (euros) it’s got a pretty good sound and it’s well tuned 😊 Only thing is that you need some muscles to play it 💪 😅 and the buttons are a bit high. But the sound is really decent. I think I’ll practice on this one for a while and if I still like it, I’ll find myself a better one. But for a beginner it’s pretty good.
Hi Brijit, First of all happy birthday 🎂. I just listened to your playing at your TH-cam channel and I thing you deserve a better concertina then the one you got. You are amazing musician. I've also subscribed to your channel. I hope you will enjoy your purchase. Can't wait to hear you play on it in your videos.
I did not think that it was possible to play it on a 20-button, because the version I have of it, in G, has F sharps, F naturals and a C sharp. If it were transposed to C, as you did, then the version I have would require a B-flat. But I see that this version doesn't. Hmm, that means that I can do it in G on my GD 20-button, if I just leave out the F natural, and just play e, c,c, the way you go a,f,f
When folk songs traveled, before audio recordings and sheet music, people adjusted them to their instruments they played without fearing it sounding different. That was part of what made the player shine. People are listening to your interpretation. Accomplished players will intentionally drop notes, change notes, add ornamentation, what matters is for it to sound nice.
Honestly I've found a lot of tunes are playable on the 20 button seeing as that's all I have at home. If you don't mind adjusting the keys then it's all good!
Pick a version in A, that's 3 sharps. Transpose up 2 whole steps and you'll b in key of C.. There will be only one f# accidental beginning of 3rd measure B part.
@rattyfingers8621 Two whole steps up from A is C#. The version in the Fiddler's Fake Book cannot be played on a 20 button. If the Fiddler's Fake Book version were transposed to C, it would require a Bb and an F#, in addition to the B natural and F natural. The version that this guy is playing is slightly simpler with a few notes removed, thereby allowing it to be played on a 20-button. Since I have a GD 20-button, I can play this simplified version in G, which is the most common key to play it in.
Thank you! If you like my concertina music, except of what on my channel, there are 2 more things I recorded: 'all for me grog' and a composition of mine for concertina. These pieces are on another TH-cam channel. Look for my name and add concertina to it. Golan Halima.
Thank you! I've looked at your TH-cam channel and listened to you playing the ukulele. Your words mean more to me when it comes from a musician like yourself.
@@golanhalima Thanks so much, your words have warmed my heart! I'm planning to try (buy?) a concertina myself (it is hard to find one here in Hungary).
@@UkuleleHungary My concertina is very cheap. I bought it from AliExpress. I guess I'm pulling the best out of the worst with this one. I hope to buy a professional concertina one day. I wish you all the best. Greetings from Israel.
Was this more strenuous to get around than a better quality concertina? I saw you mention you were pulling the best from the worst, and I can totally get what you mean, I think these are the ones I see for 200 euro on amazon... I was really attracted to getting a (good) 20 button concertina to play, but the main appeal is that I thought it would be less physically strenuous. In this song it looks like you are really working to pull that sound out of the concertina. is that typical or is it just this particular one?
Yes, it is typical. This is one of the things that makes this a low quality concertina. It is even more significant in this tune because of the way it is played. Still, I love this instrument and have a lot of good time with it.
@@salmonproduction1990 I think that with this concertina I'm pulling the best out of the worst. I advise you to do better with your buyings. It will be rewording on the long run.
I first went to sea in 1972, sailed from Liverpool on a cargo ship. I really enjoyed your rendition, many thanks.
Very good playing and nice selection.
I love this song, and you play it well. Thank you. I will study it after I get the reeds reattached in my 20 button concertina.
Huge thank you for this! My son's mind was going a million miles an hour. He finally is getting sleep. 🎉
Glad I could help. How old is your son?
@@golanhalima 1year and 4months. My lullabies were not making the cut. 😅
This was so precisely and wonderfully played!
Bravo! Bravo. A sailors life for me.
I love this so much! Brought a huge grin to my face instantly. Your plauing, your clear enjoyment! Yes! Thank you.
Thank you for this wonderful comment. You made me really happy.
@@golanhalima You play so joyfully!
You inspired me to learn this hornpipe :) I am a beginner on the English Concertina.
love those little chord chimes behind that main riff ,you clearly enjoy what you do thats ace
Sounds very good. I could hear this everyday! Bravo Golan Halima!
This takes me right back to childhood. Very beautiful! You don't get to hear such joyful music like this anymore.
Beautiful!
well played, thankyou!
I own the same concertina. Its great that you took the time to arrange rhat song for this concertina. And you play it Fabulously. Thank you
Thank you for your words.
I love spending time with my concertina. Except of this tune, I did more arrangements for the instrument, but most of the time I compose the music I play on it.
This is the playlist of all of my concertina recordings on my TH-cam channel, please check them out:
th-cam.com/play/PLGxfnVBozPtImn_C5mq_ai2UJWksJ1Myj.html&si=jvyQoxt1qb72Wutn
@@golanhalima Wow, Thank you so much!!
You have given me the courage to play my concertinas on TH-cam. I just make up things. I have 2 guitar songs on TH-cam , see my channel (hit this B on my I.D.) and see my things. I'll show off my post war east German concertina. Thanks for sharing. I'll subscribe and we'll exchange techniques.
I have'nt heard a concertina in a dogs age! That was great. Thanks.
My grandfather on my mom's side, (who was Welsh and Scot-Irish) played concertina, bagpipes, penny whistle and clarinet. He was much in demand for sessions and bands, and funerals (for the bagpipes of course). He died at age 48 of black lung, after over 30 years in the mines of Wales and the USA, so all I have are stories, but from the stories, he played them all very well, how I wish I could have known him. His instruments were given to various people after he died except for the bagpipes that were eventually stolen. I play a few things myself but not concertina, I have always wanted a concertina to try and learn to play one well. I'm in my 60's now, but there MIGHT still be time.
Dear Aria,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story about your grandfather. It seems he was truly an interesting man.
It is never late to start playing on a musical instrument. I myself play except of the concertina on a piano, guitar, jaws harp and few more. I recorded this piece after 2 years of playing concertina with no teacher, just by hearing.
I wish you all the best and hope you will start play the concertina soon.
@@golanhalima Thank you for the reply. I don't think I'm too old either, I play sax, harmonica and penny whistle but have always been confounded by keyboards and strings. Concertina doesn't seem quite as confounding (but I might be wrong...) Maybe I will gift myself one for Christmas or my birthday and give it a serious try.
@@arlaabrell8658 do that. I hope that one day i will comment on a video of you playing the concertina and make you happy like you did to me with your family memories.
Marry Christmas.
Hey, I’m 65 and play other instruments and have been thinking of taking up the concertina too! I hope you do it.
Очень хорошо! Похоже на музыку И. С. Баха .
That's so pleasant to listen to! Love your work! You're really talented! Keep it up!!
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Bravo! Sailors Hornpipe always makes me feel happy.
Thank you!
I looked at your TH-cam channel. I enjoyed your playing.
My Great Great Grandfather Sir Charles Wheatstone. He invented the English rounded Concertina and later the square type was made in Germany. I do not play it but play the chord organ which works on the same principal. Enjoy. ;-)
Wow. Well your Great Great Grandfather gave the world a wonderful gift. Thank you for this interesting comment.
I love this. You make it look effortless! I just got a concertina like you have in this video and I’m already saving for a better one because I have finally found an instrument I want to pursue 💙
Thank you for your comment. It is truly a great instrument to practice.
Good luck with your playing.
Wow, incredible. Also, 1.5x speed seems perfect as well.
Shiver me timbers! This makes me want to buy a concertina!
the nuances and detailing of this performance indicate outstanding musicality. thanks for sharing.
No se de música, nunca sabré. ¿Porqué escucho? Solo sé que es bonita para el oido, buena para el alma. Desearía ser educado como vosotros.
Wow, extremely well done! Love the improvisation!
Thank you!
If you liked this one, check out my other concertina videos and subscribe to my channel.
Have a great day.
Hi Golan,
I just got the same concertina as a birthdaypresent.
Came to your video because I searched “Amazon concertina”.
For something that was just 99,- (euros) it’s got a pretty good sound and it’s well tuned 😊 Only thing is that you need some muscles to play it 💪 😅 and the buttons are a bit high.
But the sound is really decent.
I think I’ll practice on this one for a while and if I still like it, I’ll find myself a better one.
But for a beginner it’s pretty good.
Hi Brijit,
First of all happy birthday 🎂.
I just listened to your playing at your TH-cam channel and I thing you deserve a better concertina then the one you got. You are amazing musician. I've also subscribed to your channel.
I hope you will enjoy your purchase. Can't wait to hear you play on it in your videos.
Nicely done. I’ve been thinking of getting a concertina and learning to play it.
Sounds amazing, great job!
You’ve inspired me to learn this instrument
Thank you Jeff,
That is one of the greatest compliments I've received.
I love it! Thank you for posting.
Very nice!
Golan! Excellent tune! You are a master of your craft, it was very enjoyable to listen to your performance!
Thank you Grant,
Check out the other tunes I play on the concertina in my TH-cam channel. You can find a lot I composed myself.
I did not think that it was possible to play it on a 20-button, because the version I have of it, in G, has F sharps, F naturals and a C sharp. If it were transposed to C, as you did, then the version I have would require a B-flat. But I see that this version doesn't. Hmm, that means that I can do it in G on my GD 20-button, if I just leave out the F natural, and just play e, c,c, the way you go a,f,f
Don't understand any of what you say, not being musical, but I like what I hear, and that's what counts. Simon
When folk songs traveled, before audio recordings and sheet music, people adjusted them to their instruments they played without fearing it sounding different. That was part of what made the player shine. People are listening to your interpretation. Accomplished players will intentionally drop notes, change notes, add ornamentation, what matters is for it to sound nice.
Honestly I've found a lot of tunes are playable on the 20 button seeing as that's all I have at home. If you don't mind adjusting the keys then it's all good!
Pick a version in A, that's 3 sharps. Transpose up 2 whole steps and you'll b in key of C.. There will be only one f# accidental beginning of 3rd measure B part.
@rattyfingers8621 Two whole steps up from A is C#. The version in the Fiddler's Fake Book cannot be played on a 20 button. If the Fiddler's Fake Book version were transposed to C, it would require a Bb and an F#, in addition to the B natural and F natural. The version that this guy is playing is slightly simpler with a few notes removed, thereby allowing it to be played on a 20-button.
Since I have a GD 20-button, I can play this simplified version in G, which is the most common key to play it in.
A wonderful performance for this shanty!
In my teenage years I could play this song on a harmonica !
Bravo.
Very well done! Sure wish I had applied myself, and learned an instrument.
👏👏🥇 Thank you 😊❤
Love it!!! I have that song for my 5 string banjo practice. says Judy Corrette
Thank you Juddy.
Pretty good Golan. Thanks. I'll look for more from you.
Thank you!
If you like my concertina music, except of what on my channel, there are 2 more things I recorded: 'all for me grog' and a composition of mine for concertina. These pieces are on another TH-cam channel. Look for my name and add concertina to it. Golan Halima.
You played it so beautifully
Really nice! I loved it!
Fantastic sir thank you!
A very musically informed performance. Thanks.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍I give you 10 out of 10 mate!
Thank you very much mate!
Very fun! Thank you!
This is a nice mellow rendition!
Thank you!
I visited your TH-cam channel, you have great music videos.
וואו! כל הכבוד. אני מעוניין בקונצרטינה אבל לא יודע אם לקנות ווינטאג' או חדש? המלצות?
זו קונצרטינה סינית שקניתי באליאקספרס. אם יש לך אפשרות לקנות משהו יותר טוב, לדעתי זה עדיף.
you are riley good, the music is beautiful.
This was fab!
Get that man a Jeffries.
Nice!
I can't tell if this man's having the time of his life, or that's the face of a man in a mix of panic and agony xD
Both
Have you ever had a dessert called "Death by Chocolate"? Playing the concertina is a bit like that...
Wonderful!
Nicely done!
That looks so fun !!!
AWESOME!!!
Outstanding!!
Great Job. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful ❤ thank you
People make the funniest faces playing music. I know I do!
Yes they do 😁
@@golanhalima great job tho. Crushed it!
Especially on concertina. It's a rubik's cube
Delightful performance!
so fun! well done!
Yarr, not a quarter! He'll be dancin' fer hours!
Handsome Pate :-)
Oh, I've got to try this on my 20 button as soon as I get it fixed up. It's got that disintegrated button tubing 'problem' going on.
The Master!
Nice.
This was amazing
Love this dudes face while he wails on that thing
Bravo!!
Delightful!
BRAVO!
That was fun!
good job!!
Very nice! Did you played by ear or is it possible to get the score?
Thank you!
I play it just by ear.
Très bien...
I always wondered what it looked like to stare at a man who could literally piss ire.. now I am sure I have finally found one at last.
Good for you.
A++ !
Fantastic
Wow, fantastic!
Thank you!
I've looked at your TH-cam channel and listened to you playing the ukulele. Your words mean more to me when it comes from a musician like yourself.
@@golanhalima Thanks so much, your words have warmed my heart! I'm planning to try (buy?) a concertina myself (it is hard to find one here in Hungary).
@@UkuleleHungary
My concertina is very cheap. I bought it from AliExpress. I guess I'm pulling the best out of the worst with this one. I hope to buy a professional concertina one day.
I wish you all the best.
Greetings from Israel.
Sholom !!
💛💛💛
NOT BAD indeed!!!
Excellent
Yeah!!!
Well played
Change to 1.5x and the song is better
I prefer it the way it is.
amazing
This good
Was this more strenuous to get around than a better quality concertina? I saw you mention you were pulling the best from the worst, and I can totally get what you mean, I think these are the ones I see for 200 euro on amazon... I was really attracted to getting a (good) 20 button concertina to play, but the main appeal is that I thought it would be less physically strenuous. In this song it looks like you are really working to pull that sound out of the concertina. is that typical or is it just this particular one?
Yes, it is typical. This is one of the things that makes this a low quality concertina. It is even more significant in this tune because of the way it is played.
Still, I love this instrument and have a lot of good time with it.
Next song 😊 to learn😊
Amazing playing! What kind of concertina do you have?
I'm ashamed to tell that i bought it from AliExpress. Still, i love this instrument very much.
@@golanhalima thanks for the answer! I have been thinking about buying a concertina, but I couldn't decide which one does worth the money.
@@salmonproduction1990
I think that with this concertina I'm pulling the best out of the worst. I advise you to do better with your buyings. It will be rewording on the long run.
I feel that wrist pain well played
There is no wrist pain.
@@golanhalima ok well played anyway. It hurts my wrist when I play that fast
“Pete! Ye got some customers!”
Is that a quote from a t.v show?
@@golanhalimaThe Simpsons. A character called “Handsome Pete” plays the concertina, same tune.
Anyone else see this video after watching a clip of Handsome Pete from The Simpsons?
You are not the first to contact this video with handsome Pete.
Is there a book you would recommend? Thanks! sounds great!!
I learned it all autodidactlly, by listening. No books. Sorry.
Thanks for the complement.
Popeye the Sailor theme song.
It is not the Popeye theme song, although part of this tune is used in the them song of Popeye.
Well done! Is this in C/G?
I'm not sure. I think it is a G.
@@golanhalima It is in G
Good timing I think.
😇🚶💃💃