Maple Leaf Rag (on Concertina)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
  • Here's an arrangement of Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag for the 52-button Hayden duet concertina. I transposed keys and made a few modifications to fit the shorter range of the instrument. I probably couldn't play this without the couple of ergonomic enhancements I made. I added 3d-printed thumb hooks and, more importantly, button caps which widen the button diameters to 9.7mm. The wider buttons make it easier to play two notes with one finger, helping to make up for having only eight fingers for playing versus ten for piano.

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  • @VidsByRaz
    @VidsByRaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    There's this warm, organic feel to your rhythmic pulse - which I think makes ragtime shine. Not at all "metronomic". One senses that you're truly communicating (or communing with) this piece rather than merely "performing" it. So nice.

  • @chrisj683
    @chrisj683 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a lovely rendition. The rag suits that jaunty sound which makes so the concertina so appealing.

  • @MrKablamachunk
    @MrKablamachunk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Outstanding

  • @frankevich
    @frankevich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Everytime I listen to this, I am more impressed. You have hit it out of the park for sure! Tricky tune to boot. Bravo!

  • @jacoblewis6237
    @jacoblewis6237 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Way to go beautiful sound for a concertina! I know this is an old video but just wanna let you know I loved this performance. I have a full size and I’m thinking of getting a concertina for travel 😁

  • @seafarer26yacht
    @seafarer26yacht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BruceThomson
    @BruceThomson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    SNAZZY! I played along using my English concertina, quick-guessing the chords. Great fun! =)

  • @Chardansearavitriol
    @Chardansearavitriol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Concertina algorithm is dirty right now. Hope you had a decent year, George!

  • @1minion203
    @1minion203 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's so fun! Such a great sound to throw onto ragtime music. So delightful!

  • @ConcertinaJoel
    @ConcertinaJoel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Incredible stuff! Insanely well done, I love it!

  • @AidasRusa
    @AidasRusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just incredible!

  • @dididoo
    @dididoo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats really great playing!!

  • @andrewcavallo1877
    @andrewcavallo1877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good tonality!

  • @arctic_mountain
    @arctic_mountain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is insane and it made my day, Thank you so very much dude!

  • @allandunn1431
    @allandunn1431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was brilliant!

  • @leoweisberger5740
    @leoweisberger5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good lord this is great. Thanks!

  • @cxzm0578
    @cxzm0578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is straight heat!!!!😃😃

  • @dianelee2210
    @dianelee2210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George when you get time, please share some more of your wonderful concertina videos with us! You play with such feeling, and really show off the versatility of the duet concertina.

  • @johntolhurst5950
    @johntolhurst5950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everytime I watch this tube, and I watch it a lot, I am staggered by how impressive your performance is. Extraordinary!

  • @wadessirenvideos6750
    @wadessirenvideos6750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It looks to be more difficult to play Maple Leaf Rag on the concertina than on the piano. Scott Joplin would have liked to hear you play. I certainly did. Joplin is one of my favorite ragtime composers. I would suggest another ragtime song called, "TICKLED TO DEATH" by Charles Hunter. DILL PICKLES RAG would also be a crowd pleaser for the concertina. Another suggestion is SPAGHETTI RAG, which happened to be played by the Titanic ragtime band before the unfortunate fate occurred. Let me know if these ragtime classics interest you. Thank you for showing your talent.

  • @geoffreylakeman8612
    @geoffreylakeman8612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolute virtuoso performance

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Geoff. I play fast because I don't have a voice like yours. Love your music.

  • @shrimpeater8330
    @shrimpeater8330 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful!!

  • @diegoq8417
    @diegoq8417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing 👌🏻

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool. I think concertina sound like this, but not other accordions has something very direct or honest about it’s sound. I don’t know how to describe it. It’s like it sounds “honest” and clear if something like violin, guitar, or piano have a sort of “less honest” sound.

  • @LittleBirdFarmProductions
    @LittleBirdFarmProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding!

  • @kconrad5893
    @kconrad5893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Delightful! Made me smile!

  • @fez3606
    @fez3606 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lovely tune, and well played, sir!

  • @paulbary9999
    @paulbary9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Masterful Sir ... masterful indeed!!

  • @jonatanbt
    @jonatanbt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic performance

  • @frankevich
    @frankevich ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please Keep up the excellent recordings! P.S. Does your Morse Beaumont have the standard reeds, or the "tipo a mano" ones?

  • @adisgracecalledgrace4580
    @adisgracecalledgrace4580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing!

  • @dididoo
    @dididoo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to you?
    No time to play?
    While I'm writing this you just keep plodding along! Its a great rendition. Seems as though its some quaint hurdy gurdy that just keeps rolling down the hill !
    I've had to copy it as I'm too scared of losing it, it will make me smile and get me going on those "hard to get up mornings"
    Thankyou so much for sharing this.

  • @jonathanpitman1
    @jonathanpitman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real cool!

  • @kalynnkallweit7940
    @kalynnkallweit7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! I had no idea this was possible on an anglo concertina. Such fun!!

  • @konnorkuznetsov1035
    @konnorkuznetsov1035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done! This is a fantastic cover!

  • @MatthewZmusician209
    @MatthewZmusician209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome!

  • @neilabercrombie5430
    @neilabercrombie5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job!!

  • @profrat
    @profrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great playing and really enjoyable to watch/listen to - thanks!

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your superb performance of The Entertainer got me started looking at Joplin. Thanks!

  • @serhattaskesen3635
    @serhattaskesen3635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I should really get one of these instruments. Too bad it's not common in my country. Shipping is overpriced lol

  • @dididoo
    @dididoo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The covid certainly brought some very talented peopke into the light🎉🎉
    Give us more!!

  • @vitorbrandao4722
    @vitorbrandao4722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cara, você não é deste planeta!!! Tocar Joplin em uma concertina!?!?!?!🙃

  • @Haluna11
    @Haluna11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could get my hands on one

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I am sad to see production of this model discontinued.

  • @tophatbill77
    @tophatbill77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could you do a video showing your modifications and do you have this arrangement...I'm obsessed!

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!
      musescore.com/user/31810461/scores/6892972
      www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?/topic/23330-hayden-enhancements-button-caps-and-thumb-supports/

  • @jackadder4014
    @jackadder4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bloody hell! O_O

  • @fern7409
    @fern7409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid 👍

  • @Squeezetastic
    @Squeezetastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gasped

  • @bhoyng5481
    @bhoyng5481 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! How long did it take to work that up so flawlessy?

  • @stefaniadavid5227
    @stefaniadavid5227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    on the concertina how do you figure out which keys are for the accompaniment?

  • @joelaceves3174
    @joelaceves3174 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ey bro where did you buy your concertina, I'm, interested in the instrument an I wanna get one for myself, seem fun

  • @audreymeyer5616
    @audreymeyer5616 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You play great, however my concern is that your bellow is on your knee. It can wear out way faster that way and cause holes to develop in your precious instrument.
    Great playing, though.

  • @juanpabloneira1886
    @juanpabloneira1886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    End times music

  • @AmbroseBoaBowie
    @AmbroseBoaBowie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wants one. Where did you get it? And where can I get one?

  • @DanielIzguerra2012
    @DanielIzguerra2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the tuning how many buttons do you have on your concertina?

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a 52 button Hayden duet concertina made by Morse & Co. You can find more details here: www.buttonbox.com/morse-beaumont.html

  • @marvinthemaniac7698
    @marvinthemaniac7698 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought that was an Anglo at first glance.

  • @frankevich
    @frankevich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent playing. What are those thumb grips on your Beaumont?

    • @georgeplaysmusic5443
      @georgeplaysmusic5443  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The thumb grips are attachments I 3d printed. They help with hand positioning.

    • @frankevich
      @frankevich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@georgeplaysmusic5443 "3 D printed" is Greek to me. Could you be a little more descriptive as to how to do this, and what they are made of? Currently, I have English 'tina' style thumb loops attached obstained from the Button Box. They work pretty well but are a mite restrictive. These might work better. Hope to hear back. Thanks!

    • @r3dl4w63
      @r3dl4w63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankevich Hello! Maybe I can be of help. 3D printing is a process done by a machine that heats up plastic filament and extrudes very thin lines which are used to build up also thin layers. In the end, stacking these layers a complete object will result. The "printing" comes from the extrusion process and "3D" comes from the fact that the object has length, width and height ( example being a cube or a sphere).
      For more and better information, please check out this link.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing

    • @frankevich
      @frankevich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@r3dl4w63 Tahnks for the 3D printing info. Will check out the link. I am also interested in those button caps. Where did you get them and how about a picture! Very interesting. Thanks.

    • @frankevich
      @frankevich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello again. I read the link you provided on "3D printing" or "additive manufacturing" as they also call it. What kind of places do this? Perhaps you do this? If so, would you be interested in doing a set for my Beaumont? If interested, please advise me. Many thanks.