{"product_id":"the-english-concertina-absolute-beginners-book","title":"The English Concertina Absolute Beginners Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Traditional English Concertina the Practical Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe English Concertina Absolute Beginners Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical English concertina tutor book for beginners wanting to learn traditional folk music. Written by accomplished English concertina player \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Wade\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside experienced music educator \u003cstrong\u003eDave Mallinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tutor combines clear tuition, traditional repertoire and realistic step-by-step guidance for complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than overwhelming the learner with theory, this book focuses on getting real music under your fingers quickly. It teaches fingering, rhythm, phrasing and traditional repertoire in a way that builds musical confidence from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 87 well-known traditional tunes covering English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and American traditional repertoire, this book also becomes a valuable long-term tune collection for sessions, ceilidhs, country dances, barn dances and social music-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Book Works So Well for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor was written specifically for adults learning without regular access to a teacher. Dave Mallinson’s experience as a self-taught traditional musician combines well with Alex Wade’s deep practical knowledge of English concertina playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teaching approach is realistic, encouraging and grounded in how traditional musicians actually learn and play. The lessons gradually introduce scales, keys, rhythm patterns, dance forms and traditional repertoire while keeping the material musical and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn Traditional Music Through Real Tunes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of relying only on exercises, the book teaches through genuine traditional repertoire. Learners gradually build confidence while playing recognisable melodies used in pub sessions, country dances, ceilidhs, folk gatherings and traditional music settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material includes reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, sea songs, waltzes, slides, rants, double reels, Playford tunes, Morris tunes and traditional airs, giving beginners a broad grounding in folk repertoire and dance rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForeword by David Ledsam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ledsam\u003c\/strong\u003e, who recalls first hearing Alex Wade play for Rapper Sword Dance and immediately recognising her touch, speed and driving rhythm on the English concertina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis foreword underlines Alex Wade’s musicianship and the value of this tutor for new players beginning their journey with the English concertina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStructured Step-by-Step English Concertina Tuition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lessons progressively introduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic basics for squeezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish concertina fingering chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scale of C major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe keys of G, D, E minor, A minor and A major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\/4, 6\/8, 3\/4 and 2\/4 time signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea songs, English tunes, Welsh tunes and Scottish tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry dance tunes and Playford repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotswold Morris tunes and Northumbrian tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip jigs, slides, rants, double reels and double jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHornpipe rhythm and traditional dance phrasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Self-Taught English Concertina Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is particularly useful for players learning independently at home. The pacing is sensible, the explanations are practical and the repertoire remains enjoyable throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits complete beginners, returning players and musicians from other instruments wanting a structured introduction to English concertina in the traditional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed beginner English concertina tutor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Alex Wade and Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by David Ledsam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e87 traditional tunes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and American repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, waltzes, slides, rants and airs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for self-teaching adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for folk sessions, ceilidhs, country dances and traditional playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional companion CD available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear progression from beginner onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListen to a Sample Recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf available, a sample recording can be added here to give players a feel for the traditional repertoire and teaching approach included in this tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls\u003e\n  \u003csource src=\"PASTE-SHOPIFY-FILE-URL-HERE\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n  Your browser does not support the audio element.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The English Concertina Absolute Beginners Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Wade and Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781899512805\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book \/ CD \/ Book \u0026amp; 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