For all Anglo Concertina players who ever wanted to play Irish style....
The ultimate tutor for the instrument, which takes a completely new look at expanding the potential of the humble Anglo. You have seen and heard Irish players ~ now do it yourself.
Extracts from a review for The International Concertina Association newsletter by Harry Scurfield
'..a clear, well-written, beautifully printed and laid-out method on playing a single-note melody style. Sound principles!'
'The well thought out diagrams are beautifully clear, and I do like the "do it yourself " note chart......Tunes are crisply printed in straightforward settings.....There is good discussion of the many pushing/pulling issues which beset Anglo players...'
'A most welcome addition to Mally's catalogue; there is information here to suit English players interested in the repertoire, too! If you are at all interested in this music, get it!'
£15.45 inc p & p within the UK, CD £11.49 inc p & p within the UK from the above address
or e-mail: mick.bramich@btinternet.com or 'phone/fax: +44 (0) 1364 649339 . Trade prices supplied on request.
Following on from the success of his first tutor - The Irish Concertina - and after repeated requests from novices of the instrument at workshops and festivals, Mick Bramich explores the mine field which awaits the prospective Anglo player and, by using the same format tablature as in his previous book, opens up the little box of tricks to the willing learner.
A range of easy to follow diagrams, tips on maintenance and buying concertinas plus a potted history of the makers all add up to a well designed and planned tutor with a set of exercises which both challenge and give instant results to the beginner. The method has been road tested on new students of the instrument and they attest to the value of the teaching system.
Price £7.45 inc p&p within the UK. To order, simply contact Posset Press at the above address
or e-mail: mick.bramich@btinternet.com or 'phone/fax: +44 (0) 1364 649339. Trade prices supplied on request.
In this, his third tutor for the Anglo, Mick Bramich takes you through the process of improving your technique and range of tunes and decoration now that you are no longer a beginner! Well structured lessons guide you into more scales and modes with his proven tablature system attached to every piece of staff notated music. Examples from England, Ireland, France and Sweden plus some early music giving access to many previosly unpublished tunes. Suitable for 20 and 30 key Anglos and all melody instruments.
Published in the UK by Posset Press ©2006. ISBN 0 9537837 1 5. Available from Mick Bramich, 18 Heather Park, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9PU, UK. +44 (0) 1364 649339. mbramich@hotmail.com. UK price: £9.45 inc.postage within the UK. Overseas: Sterling bank draft for £9.50 plus postage. Euro zone: ? 16.50 inc. postage.
Mick has been reconstructing songs from the Sabine Baring Gould manuscript for well over thirty years and for the past twelve years has been on the road with a three man show covering the life and work of the Devon collector. The show, which is continually being revised as new material comes to light, lasts for about one and a half hours and includes songs, stories, dance music and dialect readings from his work.
Mick ~ voice, guitar, concertina and lute, is joined by Les Noden ~ voice, guitar and concertina and Bob Mann ~ dialect stories and readings. For further details of 'The Parson and the Village Songmen',contact Mick as shown below.
Mick Bramich still performs as a solo artist singing and playing traditional songs and tunes at folk clubs, festivals and organisations across the country. The Anglo books also create opportunies for players at all levels to take a tuition package for their group or festival. For details contact Mick by e-mail or telephone him on +44 (0) 1364 649339
A new album of material, Mick Bramich, is available on Posset PMC103 at £6.99 from the above address along with further details, availability and a demonstration tape.