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How can I find the chords on a concertina?

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Identify the notes that make up the chords you want to play, and then press them simultaneously while moving the bellows to produce sound.

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Which instrument is better to play, the concertina or the tin whistle?

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The concertina is enjoyable to play, but the tin whistle can be a great starting point if you want to branch out to similar instruments like flutes.

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Where can I find beginner songbooks for the concertina?

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Hal Leonard publishes "The Big Fake Book" and "The Hymn Fake Book," both of which include melodies, lyrics, and chord symbols. You can play the notes while someone else plays the chords on a piano or guitar, or have someone sing the melody while you play the chords. If you’re skilled enough, you can sing and play simultaneously.

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What is the difference between an accordion and a concertina?

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Each instrument is shaped differently. Accordions are rectangular, while concertinas are hexagonal. Accordions usually have piano keys on one side and buttons on the other, and concertinas only have buttons on both sides. There are some accordions that have buttons on both sides, in a similar way to the concertina. They also sound different: The accordion sound is usually more smoother and "faded" in effect and is similar to a violin or an air-based machine such as an electric fan. The concertina has a fuller, brighter sound like an oboe despite its smaller size.

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Can a concerto be played on a concertina?

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Although a concerto can be composed or arranged for any solo instrument with an orchestra or band, it is uncommon to find one specifically arranged for a concertina.

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