Concertina(Clover Anglo Kit)

(Jigs) The Haunted House, My Darling Asleep - Concertina

I learned this set when I joined a session in Osaka in May, 2015.

I played my Clover concertina.

(Barndances) Lucy Farr's, Nicky's Archive - Concertina

I learned this set from my wife. You can find the set in "Tracin'" by Patrick Ourceau and Gearoid O hAllmhurain.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

The Knights of Saint Patrick, The Killimor (jigs) - Concertina Solo

I learned this set from Down From Bell Harbour by Chris Droney.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

O'Connell's Trip to Parliament, The London Lassies (reels) - Concertina Solo

I think I learned these reels from Irish Traditional Music compiled by Michael Tubridy and published by CCE.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

Matt Teehan's 1 & 2 (polkas) - Concertina Solo

I learned this set from Séamus Creagh, Aidan Coffey. I usually play the second polka on the flute.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

Oh! The Breeches Full of Stitches (polka) - Concertina Solo

I learned this polka from Irish Traditional Music compiled by Michael Tubridy and published by CCE.

First, I played the tune in G, and then I played it in A two more times.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

Swinging on the Gate, The Longford Collector (reels) - Concertina Solo

I recorded two famous reels as a set. I often play the first one at sessions.

I played my Clover C/G concertina that I had built.

Clover Anglo Kit (Part 8) - Fine tuning the reeds

January 13, 14

I fine-tuned the reeds yesterday and today. It's a little difficult but very interesting.

First, I checked every reed's pitch using my tuner. Many reeds are too high.

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Then, I began scratching 38 reeds whose pitch were too high or low. It took about 8 hours for me to scratch them all!

Left Hand Silde

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Right Hand Silde

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I've finished fine-tuning much earlier than I thought. I enjoyed it very much!

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The Maid of Mount Cisco, Christmas Eve (reels) - Concertina Solo

I learned these famous reels more than ten years ago. I've played them many many times on the flute with my friends.

I played my C/G Clover concertina that I had built.

Flowers of the Burren, The Kiltimagh, Crags of the Burren (jigs) - Concertina Solo

I learned this set from 60th Anniversary Celebration by The Tulla Céilí Band.

I played my C/G Clover concertina that I had built. Although I haven't got used to playing it yet, I enjoy playing it!