Traditional Irish Concertina: Beyond the Basics
Develop your Irish concertina skills, learn traditional repertoire, and master bellows control with clear, step-by-step written lessons.
About this course
The Anglo concertina is a beautiful, expressive instrument, but moving past the absolute basics to play authentic Irish traditional music can feel challenging. This text-based course helps you bridge that gap by breaking down the mechanics, fingering patterns, and phrasing of traditional Irish tunes. You will transition from playing simple scales to performing classic Irish melodies with proper rhythm, ornamentation, and bellows direction. By studying clear structural breakdowns and written fingering maps, you will build the muscle memory and coordination needed to play confidently.
What you'll learn:
- Understand the core layout of the C/G Anglo concertina and how to navigate key rows.
- Master bellows control to maintain steady air pressure and articulate notes cleanly.
- Learn traditional Irish ornamentation including cuts, triplets, and single-note rolls.
- Practice fundamental Irish tune types such as jigs, reels, and polkas through written notation.
- Apply efficient fingering strategies to smooth out transitions between notes.
- Explore basic music theory concepts specific to Irish traditional music, including key signatures and modes.
The course begins with essential terminology, instrument care, and a review of foundational scales. From there, you will progress through written tune breakdowns, learning how to read concertina tablature and apply authentic phrasing to your playing. This course is designed for advanced beginners who already know the basic notes on a C/G concertina or have completed a basic introductory guide. No advanced music reading skills are required. Start reading today to bring authentic Irish style and rhythm to your concertina playing.
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1h 25m of practical content
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Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.
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Yes โ full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
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Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.
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Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
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