@ilikemyexoticpets Hi! Yes, for Irish music these days, "D" is a better choice for a one row. Beyond the one row are two rows mostly played in keys of B/C, C#/D and some other combinations. I'm a C#/D player as well. You're right, these boxes are also used in Cajun music, but Cajuns usually have the reeds tuned a little differently. Now these are just my opinions, others will certainly differ with me. :)
All accordions are 'organs' the accordion was invented/designed to be a 'portable organ' years and years ago.. Read the history of the accordion. Lots on line.. You will find it VERY interesting..
It's similar. The tunings are different from a Cajun accordion, but the design is essentially the same. Cajuns, Irish, and Quebecois use them, as well as some Latin American genres.
@ilikemyexoticpets Hi: It's key of "D." I just recently had new reeds put in and had it tuned to a drier sound. I haven't had a chance to record it however. Thanks!
Really good and inspiring man!I've got a couple of old one row boxes that I can only play some sea shantys and Australian folk songs on.Im wondering if you can point me towards some irish music resources for the one row please?
Hello, and many many compliments! I recently found an ancient Gloria one raw melodion (end 19th century I think). It needs a robust restoration. Can you give me a help/further information/suggestions? Thank you very much!!!
@iantheo1 Hi: I learned the tune by ear. Unfortunately I have not seen this one written down. I'm sure it is written somewhere, but I just don't know about it. :)
G,day.I have revisited this tune as now retired. I have the written music but really struggling with the 2nd section. Any tips. Best I can do is practice little runs 1 bar at a time. If I knew how to I would send a copy to see if correct. Cheers Ian
@@Drumthrower It's a lovely box and it sounds a bit Cajun. That's a compliment because I love Cajun AND Irish. Is it normal tuned or Cajun tuned. Can I play the same reel on a one row C box? ( hohner pokerwork) ?
@@petercane6376 Hey. Hohner boxes are great for Irish music. Most one row boxes for Irish music are keyed in "D" like my box is. You could certainly play Irish tunes on your "C" box, but to play Irish tunes in typical Irish keys like "D," "Am," "Em," or "G" presents a problem. You may not have all the notes you need to reach those keys on a "C" box. Also, your box will only have 2 sets of reeds, where my box had 4 sets of reeds which gives it more depth and power, if you will. :)
My Aunt who was born in either 39 or 40 used to play the Melodeon growing up, which as far as I can tell we fairly common well into 1960s when two row boxes became inexpensive enough for home musicians. The instrument has seen quite the revival over the last 30 years or so, and many sean nos dancers prefer to dance to music played on it since it's light weight and the note layout helps accentuate the rhythm. In any case, they are still the preferred instrument for Cajun of Quebec music, and I am thrilled they are making a come back in Irish music.
Nothing but an Irish chewn on the good ol melodeon
Thank you so much for that. I like the old-style one-row box the best, more beat to the music.
These are best played by a roaring fire in a rustic Irish pub.
What a great playing style. Thank you.
@ilikemyexoticpets
Hi! Yes, for Irish music these days, "D" is a better choice for a one row. Beyond the one row are two rows mostly played in keys of B/C, C#/D and some other combinations. I'm a C#/D player as well. You're right, these boxes are also used in Cajun music, but Cajuns usually have the reeds tuned a little differently. Now these are just my opinions, others will certainly differ with me. :)
That's an awesome reel! Excellent job at it.
fantastic, great playing.
great beat, loved it
All accordions are 'organs' the accordion was invented/designed to be a 'portable organ' years and years ago.. Read the history of the accordion. Lots on line.. You will find it VERY interesting..
Yargghh matey, that's a swell shanty yer's a' playin!! (Does a jig)
Very nice!
Awesome!!
solid as a rock!
Lol isn’t that the exact same thing as a Cajun accordion? Sounds and looks exactly like one!
It's similar. The tunings are different from a Cajun accordion, but the design is essentially the same. Cajuns, Irish, and Quebecois use them, as well as some Latin American genres.
well done.
@ilikemyexoticpets Hi: It's key of "D." I just recently had new reeds put in and had it tuned to a drier sound. I haven't had a chance to record it however. Thanks!
Really good and inspiring man!I've got a couple of old one row boxes that I can only play some sea shantys and Australian folk songs on.Im wondering if you can point me towards some irish music resources for the one row please?
Thanks for the compliments!
Hello, and many many compliments! I recently found an ancient Gloria one raw melodion (end 19th century I think). It needs a robust restoration. Can you give me a help/further information/suggestions? Thank you very much!!!
Hi , great stuff !!
Very nice music and very nice sound of instrument. Can You say what material are reeds and plates made off please ?
@iantheo1 Hi: I learned the tune by ear. Unfortunately I have not seen this one written down. I'm sure it is written somewhere, but I just don't know about it. :)
G,day.I have revisited this tune as now retired.
I have the written music but really struggling with the 2nd section.
Any tips.
Best I can do is practice little runs 1 bar at a time.
If I knew how to I would send a copy to see if correct.
Cheers Ian
Wow that box is a power house.
A Bouette?
It's a Dancemaster. But I'm not sure they're still in production. :)
@@Drumthrower
It's a lovely box and it sounds a bit Cajun.
That's a compliment because I love Cajun AND Irish.
Is it normal tuned or Cajun tuned.
Can I play the same reel on a one row C box? ( hohner pokerwork) ?
@@petercane6376 Hey. Hohner boxes are great for Irish music. Most one row boxes for Irish music are keyed in "D" like my box is. You could certainly play Irish tunes on your "C" box, but to play Irish tunes in typical Irish keys like "D," "Am," "Em," or "G" presents a problem. You may not have all the notes you need to reach those keys on a "C" box. Also, your box will only have 2 sets of reeds, where my box had 4 sets of reeds which gives it more depth and power, if you will. :)
Hey man, sup?
@nicholastv5543
Not a whole lot, really. Tryna learn new tunes. @nicholastv5543
What make is this box? Sounds great!
Dia dhaoibh,
I am looking for album in Irish Tradition Music with that kinda Cajun Melodeon in it.
Have you got any names?
Sláinte
Bobby Gardner is great. David Mundelein as well
@@Drumthrower Bobby Gardiner recorded on a similar melodeon?
I didn’t see in on the Session website.
Do you know its title by any chance?
Thanks
well ... let me get some guiness and i'll be right back !!
great ! is it Mary's reel?
@kieranmc29 Hi! I also play a C#D, so it's not that much of a strech. :)
What brand of melodeon is that you are playing?
It's an old DanceMaster accordion. I'm not sure they're still making them.
@@Drumthrower He did not make them. They were made in China.
What is the model?
It's made by Michael Usui. It's a Dancemaster.
One row boxes should be seen only in prior 1920 recordings - primitive.
Fiontan McCoistealbh But they're cool
Fiontan McCoistealbh wrong
haters gonna hate. Kimmel, Conlon, Connolly, Gardiner - their music on one row boxes is anything but primitive
Can't nail two boards together on youtube without some yoke popping up and telling you you're not doing it right.
My Aunt who was born in either 39 or 40 used to play the Melodeon growing up, which as far as I can tell we fairly common well into 1960s when two row boxes became inexpensive enough for home musicians. The instrument has seen quite the revival over the last 30 years or so, and many sean nos dancers prefer to dance to music played on it since it's light weight and the note layout helps accentuate the rhythm. In any case, they are still the preferred instrument for Cajun of Quebec music, and I am thrilled they are making a come back in Irish music.