{"product_id":"the-irish-concertina-book","title":"The Irish Concertina Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Irish-Style Anglo Concertina Playing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Irish Concertina Book\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eMick Bramich\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected tutors for learning Irish-style Anglo concertina. Built around a systematic and practical teaching method, this book helps players develop an efficient approach to the Anglo concertina while exploring traditional Irish repertoire and musical phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany players discover that the Anglo concertina is less intuitive than it first appears. Rather than relying on guesswork, Mick Bramich presents a structured progression through keys, scales, bellows control and tune styles that gradually builds fluency and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough rooted in Irish traditional music, the playing system taught here can be applied more widely and is especially effective for exploiting the unique push-pull character and phrasing of the Anglo concertina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystematic Anglo Concertina Tuition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor takes players through keys in a carefully planned order of difficulty, helping learners develop technique naturally rather than becoming trapped in awkward fingering habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers scales, modulation, bellows control, ornamentation and melodic phrasing while constantly reinforcing learning through real traditional tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Irish Repertoire and Session Tunes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe repertoire includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches, slow airs and traditional melodies commonly associated with Irish sessions and traditional music playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany tunes include chords, helping players better understand accompaniment, harmony and rhythmic structure alongside melody playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWritten by Mick Bramich\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMick Bramich has long-standing connections with traditional music dating back to the folk revival of the 1960s. Known to many through the folk club scene as both a singer and guitarist, he later became deeply involved with the Anglo concertina and developed his own distinctive Irish-style approach independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor combines Mick Bramich’s practical teaching experience with a deep appreciation of traditional music and the Anglo concertina itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStructured Learning for Anglo Concertina Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book progressively introduces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Anglo concertina layout and systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the right instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe keys of G, D, A minor, E minor, D minor, F major, B minor, A major and G minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScales and modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows control and air management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration of melodic lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow air playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord patterns and accompaniment ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudiments of music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish traditional tune structures and phrasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Self-Taught Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is especially useful for players learning independently at home. The explanations are practical and grounded in real playing experience, making the material approachable without oversimplifying the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits complete beginners, improving players and musicians wanting to develop a stronger Irish-style approach to Anglo concertina playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespected Irish-style Anglo concertina tutor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Mick Bramich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystematic step-by-step teaching approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56 traditional tunes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReels, jigs, hornpipes, slow airs and marches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany tunes include chords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrations, diagrams and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudiments of music and chord charts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography, discography and supplier information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional companion CD available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Irish Concertina Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mick Bramich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781899512256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book \/ CD \/ Book \u0026amp; CD options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Full Contents List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex of Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the Right Instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank 30 Button Layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Anglo Concertina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of G Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Tips on Air Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Way of Playing G Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of D Major Scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of A Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of E Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of D Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of F Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of B Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of A Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key of G Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration of Melodic Lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Slow Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusion and Acknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix One (A Selection of Tunes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Two (Other Tunings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Three (Chord Patterns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Four (Rudiments of Music)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Five (Dealers and Suppliers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Six (Bibliography)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Seven (Discography)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Tune List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Full Tune List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApples in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoys of Bluehill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarman's Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarolan's Welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Eve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCliffs of Moher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCock o' the North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCúil Aodha Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Home Ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDear Irish Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrowsy Maggie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDullagen Reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEavesdropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst House in Connaught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowing Tide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarrett Barry's Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlen of Aherlow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHag with the Money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer Mantle so Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHullichan Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumours of Ballycastle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumours of Westport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Ne'er Shall Wean Her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWish My Love Was a Mire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKesh Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinnegad Slashers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLannigan's Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin Wynne's No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist on the Meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff to California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritches Full of Stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO, Love, Lie Beside Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut on the Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddy Fahey's No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Páistín Fionn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeggy Levin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipe on the Hob No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlains of Boyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasures of Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincess Royal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRakes of Kildare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRights of Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailing into Walpole's Marsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShandon Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShannon's Flowery Banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Mile Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Steeplechase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSullivan O'Moore's March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomgraney Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of the Maol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace we carefully select traditional music tutors and tune books that genuinely help players progress. 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