Charles Wheatstone first designed and constructed his concertina in 1829; this free-reed instrument features bellows that expand and contract, along with buttons at either end to push air through its reeds to produce sound. The concertina is an esoteric chromatic instrument capable of playing in many keys. English system trebles Continue Reading
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The 30 Key Concertina
The 30-key concertina is the go-to size for traditional Irish music, as its many keys allow more space for experimentation across a range of musical genres and styles. Concertinas are bellows-driven instruments with expanding and contracting bellows, reed pans, and buttons at either end. Pressing a button causes an action Continue Reading