John kirkpatrick concertina book

The a part of shepherd hey would come out exactly as it looks in the music books fig. John is a leading interpreter of english folk song and has also established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso melodeon, anglo concertina, button accordion. A further teaching resource is his 2003 book of traditional tunes, english. In the main this is a celebration of the comradeship and spirit that allowed those. John kirkpatrick leads a series of weekend workshops for players of the threerow button accordion and the anglo concertina. Nigel was also a prolific tune writer some written from his hospital bed, and a book of his tunes was published after his death. This bibliography lists 183 instruction manuals for english, anglo, and duet concertina,2 dating from the 1840s onward. All the songs on this album are by john kirkpatrick himself. John kirkpatrick, concertina album, noncommercial library record, lp, april apr 1003, 1982.

Have you always wanted to play the 30button anglo concertina with more than just a simple onenote melody. There is only the vinyl which i first heard in the 1990s or a mp3 download. These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. At gigs you can buy cds, dvds,and the books of tunes and songs. At john s gigs you can buy cds, dvds, tune books and the songbook. Sue harris, hammered dulcimer, oboe once again it is criminal that this album, like its predeccors is not available on cd. A further teaching resource is his 2003 book of traditional tunes, english choice, and two accompanying cds. John kirkpatrick, one of englands best loved accordion, melodeon and concertina players, in fine form during his 20 carolling and crumpets seasonal tour.

Accordion button sheet music book by john kirkpatrick. Instruments, button accordion, anglo concertina, melodeon. John kirkpatricks own discography and david suffs john kirkpatrick discography 1968. Three john moore jigs come next, new dancers the bateuse the what dye call it, played on melodeons and anglos followed by another ray driscoll song, old father fox. Recorded and mastered by paul adams at fellside recordings, workington, cumbria produced and arranged by john kirkpatrick, december 2000. There are two excellent soundtracks available to complement the book. Flood creek summer 2014, concertina chinese book, gouache and ink on chinese paper tantulean creek 2006 concertina artist book gouache on chinese paper 30. But they are all great pieces and the whole album has a really good original folk feel to it.

Shop and buy john kirkpatrick garricks delight sheet music. By this time kirkpatrick was an expert player of melodeon, anglo concertina. Loveless, brian peters, andy turner, john watcham and many others are showcased to help you learn and develop your own unique style on. Johns book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. Facing the music by john kirkpatrick, sue kirkpatrick on. Mally dmpcd0301 cd, uk, 2003 the tunes from this cd and its sister garricks delight are published in the book john kirkpatricks english choice mally, isbn 1 899512 62 4, 2003.

John kirkpatrick born 8 august 1947 is an english player of free reed instruments. Anglo concertina in the harmonic style 9780615747354. Tony rose, young hunting, lp, trailer ler 20, 1970 1971. John is one of the most prolific figures on the english folk scene. In case you dont know how to recognise the species, and as this series of articles is supposed to be starting from scratch, lets say a. Book john kirkpatrick jump at the sun quarry house publishing isbn9780953791415. John kirkpatrick, jody kruskal, bertram levy, kenneth n. This can sound pretty deadly if you play each note in exactly the same way, so try putting in some expression by varying. Roy bailey, roy bailey, lp, trailer ler 3021, 1971. John kirkpatrick is a master of the free reed instrument, playing melodeon, button accordion and anglo concertina, as well as having an enviable reputation as a fine singer and interpreter of english folk music. According to the information in newsletter 200, 1972 which is in the digital archive of the ica, there was an inaugural meeting on 27 september 1952 of the international concertina association.

Orlandos return cd john kirkpatrick for sale red cow. John kirkpatrick orlandos return compact disc dave. Veteran singer and concertina player john kirkpatrick is. Mel bay johns book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. John kirkpatrick and karen tweed, the severn suite, tune book w cd, tasc, isbn. John kirkpatrick, anglo concertina, bass concertina, melodeon, button accordion. This book has a brief introduction to the german concertina keyed in c and g, but focuses on a collection of american popular and patriotic songs, dances, operatic and irish airs, hymns, and civil war era melodies. John kirkpatrick feature article in the living tradition magazine. For the john kirkpatrick s english choice tunebook and the cds garricks delight and orlandos return, you can mail order from the. The official john kirkpatrick website, packed with information about the reknowned folk musician, squeezebox expert and accordian virtuoso. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.

Also known as the acidic fairies, all for piers, dancing at the sun, fairies on acid, jump at sun, jump at the sun, the south of france, the spy. Various hohner onerow melodeons and crabb gc anglo concertina benji kirkpatrick sixstring guitar, twelvestring. They have become an integral part of practice since then. John kirkpatrick has been a constant of the english folk scene now for over thirty years, and his cv runs to several pages. This concertina book of music is a collection made in 1886 by a. See more ideas about accordion book, book making and book binding. In 1997 john decided to front his own rockfolk band. At johns gigs you can buy cds, dvds, tune books and the songbook. Orlandos return 55 english traditional tunes john kirkpatrick. When i am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten, take up this book and think of me when i am quite forgotten. John kirkpatrick threerow casali bccsharp accordion, tworow hohner. If you love english folk music, then the next concert in wiveliscombes silver street sessions could be an event to look out for.

It has its folk rock feel but there are hints of punk folk as well. Squeezebox maestro john kirkpatrick has recorded a glorious selection of songs from world war i and ii in a program that highlights two different kinds of material theres a smattering of the popular hits of the day, interspersed with a selection of songs sung on the front line by service personnel. Various artists, festival at towersey, lp, zeus cf 201, 1968 1970. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by john playing threerow casali bcc sharp accordion, tworow hohner dg melodeon, various hohner onerow melodeons an. John is one of the most prolific figures on the english folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso melodeon, anglo concertina and button accordion, as well as a leading interpreter of english folk music.

Tunes from this cd and its sister garricks delight are published in the book john kirkpatricks english choice mally, isbn 1 899512 62 4, 2003. John kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailormade for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by english dance steps and rhythms. John kirkpatrick, concertina album, non commercial library record, lp, april apr 1003, 1982. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow. Folk sensation john kirkpatrick is coming to wiveliscombe. Shop and buy john kirkpatrick orlandos return sheet music. John kirkpatricks english choice book and two cds john kirkpatrick.

Ahoy all ye singers, sailors, pirates and gamers announcing a new book of sea songs and sea shanties appropriately sized and titled the pocket shantyman available online from all the various s its not strictly a concertina book, but the lyrics and melodies are shown for all the songs and can be played by anyone who can read standard. Anglo concertina in the harmonic style coover, gary on. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by john playing threerow casali bccsharp accordion, tworow hohner dg melodeon, various hohner onerow melodeons and crabb gc anglo concertina. Although button accordion predominates on john kirkpatricks 1993 morris dance recording sheepskins, some cuts include anglo concertina.

Available for download or streaming from amazon, or you can get a physical cd directly from john kirkpatrick. It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between. When purchasing a concertina, particularly vintage models, it is very important to buy from a reputable company. Concertina tablature in the form of numbered buttons is found throughout. He has been a member of the albion country band, magic lantern, the. The cover of this tune book shows john jumping over a park bench on hampstead heath. From free reed the concertina newsletter, issue no, july 1973.

With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the pushpull squeezebox scale. Additionally armed with the bcc sharp button accordion and anglo concertina, churning out tunes and accompanying himself and others singing, he has carved. British folk rock accordionist born august 08, 1947 in chiswick, west london, england. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book.

John was a member of the historical groups of english folk rock such as steeleye span and the albion band. This tutor will teach you how to play with chords and full harmonies in a wide variety of musical styles. Squeezebox maestro john kirkpatrick has recorded a glorious selection of songs from. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book. The book includes 60 tunes with full chords and increasingly complex arrangements. John kirkpatrick orlandos return compact disc dave mallinson publications. From the concertina newsletter, issue no 9, december 1972. John kirkpatrick three day anglo concertina course.

They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows. All our concertinas go through a rigorous quality and condition check before they are presented to you. Kirkpatrick switched between melodeon, accordion and concertina, while carthy moved between mandolin and guitar, his sparse, rhythmic. The hymns are largely taken from the shape note tradition. It is an all acoustic band with morris dance music. John kirkpatrick hey for christmas the shropshire wakes.

In case you dont know how to recognise the species, and as this series of articles is supposed to be starting from scratch, lets say a bit first about what it is. This is based on the cover of his first solo lp jump at the sun on trailer records. This companion cd along with garricks delight contain all the tunes in the book john kirpatricks english choice. Jody kruskal is a lively and versatile anglo player who sells recordings on his website. Instruction manuals for the english, anglo, and duet concertina. John has performed solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands. John kirkpatrick orlandos return cd jim laabs music store. These are based in bishops castle, shropshire and extend over a whole weekend from friday lunchtime to sunday afternoon. Solo performances on onerow and tworow melodeons and anglo concertina, with a little bit of studio trickery sneaked. This was one of the first tunes he wrote, inspired by a walk across wimbledon common.