On this dvd, the renowned melodeon player john spiers works with student lucy. John spiers workshops a1 and b1 john spiers, known better in folk circles as squeezy, has made a name for himself as one of the leading melodeon players of his generation. Sure to be a wonderful evening this is a rare opportunity to see them together live in such an intimate venue. Jiggery pokerwork the john spiers tune book physical copy. They are joined by old steeleye span stalwart bob johnson who adds vocals, john spiers from bellowhead melodeon, the great kathryn tickell northumbrian pipes and, of course, terry pratchett who provides a spoken word piece. The brand new album from the gigspanner big band supergroup will be sent out from april 10th. There is no need to be able to read music with this book as ed has devised a unique numbering system to get you playing from the start. For readers of music and nonreaders alike, there are sixteen abridgements and arrangements of muchloved classical pieces.
Stamped on one of the parts are patent dates ranging from 1846 through 1857. Italian organetto diatonic button accordion melodeon concertina. Her mellifluous voice, plaintive fiddle and tantalising approach to traditional songs gained her several bbc folk awards. New york gals cant you dance the polka by ladydetemps.
Melodeon classics from morris to mozart has been written for dg diatonic accordion players who want to diversify and extend their repertoire into the classical domain. Mainly selftaught and influenced by both local musicians and leading players in the folk world, he has developed a very exciting and danceable style on his instruments which retains the raw rhythm of the morris while. Jackie oates is synonymous with the reinvigoration of english folk. For more details or to book, call 01628 636620, or visit. Melodeon article about melodeon by the free dictionary. On this dvd, the renowned melodeon player john spiers works with student lucy huzzard to provide a live audience with a valuable insight into how to improve their command of this distinctive instrument. Click here to book your tickets now or phone 01726 879500 or.
Nov 30, 2016 john spiers is a melodeon and concertina player with a passion for traditional music, particularly that of the thames valley and the vale of the white horse where he grew up. The classic tutor book for dg melodeon written by dave mallinson. This is a workshop which splits the melodeons in the group in to different sections to arrange folk tunes in a way that is 100% squeezebox, but very different. John spiers jiggery pokerwork the john spiers tune book. Learning materials, books, and other instruction for button accordions. Its a romantic gesture, says squeezy john spiers, who plays melodeon and concertina. Variations in tone are produced by stops that control different sets of reeds or vary the manner in which the air acts click the link for more information. Owen is a solo melodeon player, performing traditional music from all over the world. Central city co melodeonornat e buffet mirrorinterio rteller.
Mar 19, 2020 posts about john spiers written by darren johnson. B1 john spiers the melodeon band ability levels b ih. I love roger watsons melodeon playing maybe i can be as good someday. John is best known for his work with the duo spiers and boden, the band bellowhead, and eliza carthys old band the ratcatchers. A key part of the multi award winning bellowhead and also well known for his recent work with peter knight. John spiers plays melodeon and concertina, while jon boden sings and plays fiddle and guitar while stamping the rhythm on a stomp box biography. John spiers jiggery pokerwork the john spiers tune book boars hill music isbn.
Well known for his partnership with jon boden as well as being a member of bellowhead, the most successful folk band in recent history. John spiers and jon boden, winners of the bbc radio 2 folk awards best duo for two out of the last 3 years, have a new cd, simply called songs on it, the powerful fiddlemelodeonsinging. Leading folk lights peter knight and john spiers team up for. Posture and holding the melodeon left and right hand integration one row and row crossing ideas chord and bellow combinations.
His inventive style and technique has made him one of the most exciting young melodeon players around he is one of the most enthusiastic squeezebox players about. Although subtitled absolute beginners this book, by dave mallinson, will take students to a very high standard. This book will take you from absolute beginners stage through to playing simple tunes with bass accompaniment. Shop and buy traditional melodeon mastering the art sheet music. Well known for his long standing partnership with musician extraordinaire, jon boden, as well as being a. Well known for his longstanding duo partnership with jon boden as well as being a key member of bellowhead, the most successful folk band in recent history. Bellowhead haul away, shrewsbury folk festival 2010 by shrewsbury folk festival. Peter knight, legendary violinist and exmember of folkrock band steeleye span was paired with leading melodeon player and exbellowhead member, john spiers, for a special oneoff performance which left audiences in awe. Abolitionist john brown gave this melodeon to his daughter, ruth brown thompson, as a wedding present.
Melodeon mastering the art john spiers bright young folk. Schooled in classical piano from an early age and having a fling with big band swing on clarinet, he picked up the melodeon some 11 years ago. Details of the melodeon mastering the art dvd by john spiers. Traditional melodeon, mastering the art, good dvd, john spiers, john spiers see more like this a book of gaelic airs for unas melodeon robinson jeffers 1989 limited ed. John spiers is a melodeon and concertina player with a passion for traditional music, particularly that of the thames valley and the vale of the white horse where he grew up. Beginning at absolute rockbottom with how to play scales, it quickly moves on to basic fingering techniques. They began playing together in 1999 and their first album as a duo was through. Learning to play the dg melodeon blog 9 davy nick nack harvest home by daddy long les. On this dvd, the renowned melodeon player john spiers works with student lucy huzzard to provide a live audience with a valuable insight into how to improve their command of this distinctive instrument in the manner of the professionals. Mar 12, 2020 peter knight, legendary violinist and exmember of folkrock band steeleye span was paired with leading melodeon player and exbellowhead member, john spiers, for a special oneoff performance which left audiences in awe. John spiers, better known in folk circles as squeezy, is one of the leading melodeon players of his generation. Steeleye span were consequently left to find a new fiddle player and gigspanners reputation grew with a string of albums and an almost permanent.
It is a type of button accordion on which the melodyside keyboard contains one or more rows of buttons, with each row producing the notes of a single diatonic scale. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special fatea magazine on a summers day in 2016, the organisers of folkeast festival masterminded one of. All the vids in this series are using the streb midi output going to a machine called a muse. John spiers is a melodeon and concertina player with a passion for traditional music, particularly that of the thames valley and the vale of the white. John was born in birmingham but moved to abingdon at an early age. On a summers day in 2016, the organisers of folkeast festival masterminded one of the most intriguing and exciting collaborations on todays folk scene. Peter knight, legendary violinist and exmember of folkrock band steeleye span was paired with leading melodeon player and exbellowhead member, john spiers, for a special. Clear explanations and an invaluable selection of charts and layouts of keys and notes for every different melodeon key. John brown melodeon kansapedia kansas historical society. A melodeon or diatonic button accordion is a member of the freereed aerophone family of musical instruments. Sure to be a wonderful evening this is a rare opportunity. John spiers teaching old mother oxford to a group of children from windmill primary school theyre about to learn it on mini melodeons. Its also handy for explaining the more complicated fingering patterns.
Heres a little video of the new and exciting bass melodeon i got last week. The buttons on the bassside keyboard are most commonly arranged in pairs, with one button of a pair sounding the. With no space to be found in the marquee, people stood five deep in the. Traditional melodeon mastering the art by john spiers. He attended john mason school in abingdon, and then went on to study genetics at kings college.
Antique harmonium pump organ melodeon original book lithograph book plate 1931. Her mellifluous voice, plaintive fiddle and tantalizing approach to traditional songs gained her several bbc folk awards. Initially starting out as a side project from his work with steeleye span, peter knights gigspanner rapidly began establishing itself as the folk rock fiddle maestros main creative outlet. John spiers born 1975 is an english melodeon, concertina and bandoneon player. Grimstock from the playford collection played on the streb midi melodeon hohner pokerwork setting. Home page of john spiers, a folk artist from oxford.
John spiers, better known in folk circles as squeezy has made a name for himself as one of the leading melodeon players of his generation. John spiers, known better in folk circles as squeezy, has made a name for himself as one of the leading squeezebox players of his generation. Wintersmith by steeleye span album, british folk rock. This video was filmed during the back to the quarry. This was a brave, remarkably lowkey solo show from britains bestknown exponent of the melodeon and concertina. Peter knight, legendary violinist and exmember of folkrock band steeleye span was paired with leading melodeon player and exbellowhead member, john spiers, for a special one. Jun 12, 2015 heres a little video of the new and exciting bass melodeon i got last week. On this dvd, renowned melodeon player john spiers works with student lucy huzzard to provide a live audience with a valuable insight into how to improve their command of this distinctive instrument. Melodeon for sale antique furniture and other collectibles. We are proud of making folk cool says bellowheads john. Peter knight and john spiers at quay arts on 18 mar 2020. Easy to understand lessons, very informative throughout.
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