Author Archives: Bertram

Use of Air Button in Reverse Shoes and Stockings

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Use of Air button John, I went back and reviewed the reverse fingering exercise of Shoes and Stockings and I can see how the air issue could be a problem for you. Specifically the out movement in the ending measure … Continue reading →

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How long should the fingers remain over the buttons

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

As to the question of how long your fingers should remain over the buttons. You do not need to rest the fingers on the buttons to be used throughout the entire phrase however when visualizing a phrase the fingers should … Continue reading →

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Bellow Excursion

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Bellows excursion In general one should not be using the entire bellows for a phrase. Just as in a violin, the excursion of the bow (and the bellows) should be planned out in the initial arming process. How much bellows … Continue reading →

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The Question of Sufficient Air

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Answer to question of sufficient air The situation of running out of air is no different than a student violinist running out of bow length. True there are situations where there is not enough bellows length but every study in … Continue reading →

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reflections on comments from the concertina web Oct 10

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I have greatly appreciated the initial comments on the concertina web so far. Let me say that the audio examples are on there way and will be posted on my web site shortly. It is true that the concepts presented … Continue reading →

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