Category: Tutorials

Anglo Concertina Workshop Weekends by John Kirkpatrick MBE

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John is running two weekend workshops for Anglo Concertina, based in Bishop’s Castle, South Shropshire.

They start each Friday lunchtime and go on till Sunday afternoon, finishing at 4.00 p.m.

The starting point will be Traditional English Dance Tunes and Folk Song Accompaniments.

April 8th – 10th – CHORDS AND KEYS ON THE ANGLO

A foundation session for players eager to explore how to add chords in the left hand to melodies in the right hand.

Probably not suitable for absolute beginners, nor for those who prefer the Irish style on the Anglo.

A chance to fully explore the two home keys, and peep at what’s involved with other keys and relative minors.

October 14th – 16th – MORE CHORDS AND KEYS ON THE ANGLO

A weekend for players who are already investigating the harmonic style and adding left-hand chords to their tunes. Join John in exploring how far you can travel away from the home keys with this approach!

Again, not for those who prefer the Irish style. 

Spaces are limited. Full details at: https://www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk/squeezer-weekends.asp

In The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, South Shropshire.

Chords and Keys on the Anglo – not really suitable for complete beginners.

You’ll need an Anglo with at least 30 buttons.

Website: www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk
Email: squeezer@johnkirkpatrick.co.uk

Lessons on Irish Concertina with Caitlín Nic Gabhann

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Three time All-Ireland champion on concertina, Caitlín is a regular performer at festivals and in concert halls from North America all the way to Asia. She is also an accomplished dancer and has toured the world with Riverdance as a troupe dancer. Writing tunes since the age of ten, her compositions have been performed in the Cork Opera House and The National Concert Hall, Dublin and recorded by renowned musicians in Ireland and abroad.

Caitlín’s new website of concertina lessons:  IrishConcertinaLessons.com

From Starter to Advanced – Unlimited lessons on Irish concertina with Caitlín Nic Gabhann.

  • UNLIMITED – Unlimited access to all lessons
  • AUTHENTIC – You’re learning from the source
  • YOU’RE IN CONTROL – Learn & improve in your own time, in your own home
  • PERSONAL – Contact Caitlín personally if you have a question

About Caitlín: https://www.caitlin.ie/#caitlin

Caitlín teaches concertina annually at summer and winter schools in Ireland, Europe and USA and has performed with the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, Paddy Keenan, Liam Ó Maonlaí, for Presidents and Royalty around the world, most recently at ‘Ceiliúradh’ in the Royal Albert Hall, London as a guest of President Michael D. Higgins. Her debut solo CD release, Caitlín was voted the 2012 ‘CD of the Year’ award by tradconnect.com as well as being labelled the ‘top Irish traditional album of 2012’ by The Wall Street Journal.