Thank you so much for all that information! I have a question. I play a CG diatonic accordion, and i'm considering getting a irish style diatonic accordion to play the tunes that i can already play on mandolin. Is there a tuning that is better for switching from CG, or will i always have to learn a new tuning system? Thanks :)
Hi Tiddo. If you are already a proficient player of the G/C, then the easiest system for you would be a D/G. You could transfer all your skills easily and you would be able to play a very large chunk of the Irish repertoire - all the tunes that can be played easily on a D tin whistle or a keyless D flute. If you wanted to be able to play an even larger chunk, then a ½ row of accidentals would help. If you choose an Irish system, then I think C#/D would provide an easier transition from G/C than B/C. Hope this helps.
Thanks very much for that. I've just started on the BC but from what you have said I should still be able to pick up quite a bit from your tutorials with some adjustments, n'est-ce pas?
Maybe Tony, maybe. But I tend to think that at some point - unless you are very savvy self-learner - you'd be better off getting some specific B/C instruction. Consider the lessons from the Online Academy of Irish Music - oaim.ie, or any number of great players who offer tuition via Skype etc. If you are on facebook, there's an Irish traditional accordion group where you can contact many of these players.
Great series Stiamh. I play a DG melodeon for an English morris side, which is great for giving punchy rhythm to the dancing. I also attempt to play a BC button accordion for Irish music as it allows a much smoother play. It is difficult to play the BC with other musicians as the basses are used in an entirely different way, and they sometimes clash; eg. to harmonise with an E I use an E chord, whereas a diatonic player uses a C, and other instances too. I am thinking that it may be a good idea to buy a 3-row G-D-C#, which would allow me to play both types of music on the same instrument. Can you tell me if it is difficult to execute short and long rolls on the C#D box? I would love to see a demonstration if possible. Thanks again for the two excellent videos!
Hi Graham. I considered getting a C#/D/G myself when I was starting out, having previously played fiddle for a few years with a really good D/G player. I think it's an interesting possibility if you are already good on the D/G. Tim Edey seems to be using one at the moment. The disadvantages would be extra size and ¸weight and the fact that (in most 3-row configurations) your C# row would be longer than needed and your G row would be short. As far as rolls are concerned, you can certainly execute "5-note rolls" on any semitone box. I hardly use them myself and, after briefly showing how you could do them, I spend a long time presenting alternatives in this clip: th-cam.com/video/UCDTyGblV1o/w-d-xo.html Regards, Steve
Thank you so much for all that information! I have a question. I play a CG diatonic accordion, and i'm considering getting a irish style diatonic accordion to play the tunes that i can already play on mandolin. Is there a tuning that is better for switching from CG, or will i always have to learn a new tuning system? Thanks :)
Hi Tiddo. If you are already a proficient player of the G/C, then the easiest system for you would be a D/G. You could transfer all your skills easily and you would be able to play a very large chunk of the Irish repertoire - all the tunes that can be played easily on a D tin whistle or a keyless D flute. If you wanted to be able to play an even larger chunk, then a ½ row of accidentals would help. If you choose an Irish system, then I think C#/D would provide an easier transition from G/C than B/C. Hope this helps.
Thanks very much for that. I've just started on the BC but from what you have said I should still be able to pick up quite a bit from your tutorials with some adjustments, n'est-ce pas?
Maybe Tony, maybe. But I tend to think that at some point - unless you are very savvy self-learner - you'd be better off getting some specific B/C instruction. Consider the lessons from the Online Academy of Irish Music - oaim.ie, or any number of great players who offer tuition via Skype etc. If you are on facebook, there's an Irish traditional accordion group where you can contact many of these players.
@@Stiamh Yes on reflection I tend to agree. Many thanks for that.
Great series Stiamh. I play a DG melodeon for an English morris side, which is great for giving punchy rhythm to the dancing. I also attempt to play a BC button accordion for Irish music as it allows a much smoother play. It is difficult to play the BC with other musicians as the basses are used in an entirely different way, and they sometimes clash; eg. to harmonise with an E I use an E chord, whereas a diatonic player uses a C, and other instances too. I am thinking that it may be a good idea to buy a 3-row G-D-C#, which would allow me to play both types of music on the same instrument. Can you tell me if it is difficult to execute short and long rolls on the C#D box? I would love to see a demonstration if possible. Thanks again for the two excellent videos!
Hi Graham. I considered getting a C#/D/G myself when I was starting out, having previously played fiddle for a few years with a really good D/G player. I think it's an interesting possibility if you are already good on the D/G. Tim Edey seems to be using one at the moment. The disadvantages would be extra size and ¸weight and the fact that (in most 3-row configurations) your C# row would be longer than needed and your G row would be short. As far as rolls are concerned, you can certainly execute "5-note rolls" on any semitone box. I hardly use them myself and, after briefly showing how you could do them, I spend a long time presenting alternatives in this clip: th-cam.com/video/UCDTyGblV1o/w-d-xo.html
Regards, Steve
Veux-tu rire Steeve? Mets les sous titres. Que le système comprend mal. :)
;-) "c sharp d" ne semble pas faire partie du lexique des robots !
C'est pour ça que même si j'ai changé de B/C à C#/d, je garde mon B/C quant même. Y'a des clefs plus facile en B/C je trouve.
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Is that out of 10, Anne? :-)