Reference Books
The Button Box carries the following books which provide more general guidance.
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The Anglo-German Concertina: A Social History, Volume 1 - Dan Worrall German and Anglo-German concertinas were by far the most popular forms of the instrument in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and were a favorite of working class people around the world. They were played by Irish peasants, London street musicians, Yorkshire mummers, Boer trekkers, Australian diggers, Salvation Army Lassies, and Zulu mineworkers. By sailors in the age of sail, Mormon pioneers in covered wagons, New Zealand sheep-shearers, and Inuit dancers in the high Arctic. By bushrangers and smugglers, music hall artists, street beggars, and just plain folks. These concertinas were a true global phenomenon, in many ways shaping the popular music of that era. They also are a modern phenomenon, enjoying a revival of interest that crosses international and cultural boundaries. This is the first comprehensive history of the instrument. This two-volume history makes extensive use of primary sources from period newspapers, books, and journals. There are over 440 illustrations, charts, and period photographs, as well as note-for-note transcriptions of numerous early recorded players. |
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The Anglo-German Concertina: A Social History, Volume 2 - Dan Worrall Volume 2, as described above. |
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The Anglo Concertina Music of William Kimber - Dan Worrall "An important study of an important figure in traditional music." --Musical Traditions As Roger Digby's introduction states, "now, at the beginning of the 21st century, Dan Worrall has produced this collection of transcriptions which presents in conventional musical notation the exact notes that William Kimber played. This enables a precise understanding of the chords which are the distinctive and innovative feature of Kimber's music. ... It is the first time the music of a traditional musician has undergone such a detailed analysis." 28 transcriptions. Book also includes background essays on William Kimber, Anglo concertina history and styling, and explanatory notes to accompany the transcriptions. English Folk Dance and Song Society, 2005. 96pp with b&w illustrations. |
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Chord Encyclopedia - Ryan Thompson Chord progressions for 1000+ square and country dance tunes. |
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The Concertina Maintenance Manual -
David D. Elliott The guide to maintenance and common repairs for owners of Wheatstone or Lachenal concertinas. Second edition. |
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Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes, and Melodic Patterns for All Instruments - Arnie Berle Theory and practice exercises for many scales and modes. |
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A Folk Musician's Working Guide to Chords, Keys, Scales & More - Ryan Thompson Clear, comprehensive instruction on musical terms and structure. |
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