Surges & Scarcities

Writing, music & artwork by Crystal Baird

Concertina

In December 2009 Jake gave me a ukulele, and then in 2010 a banjo. Both of these instruments completely changed my life and made me a more versatile musician.

This year I was delighted once again when I unwrapped a concertina! What a strange creature it is compared to the stringed instruments I’m used to.

To me, it almost has the quality of a wood nymph horn section. Here’s something Jake and I were messing with:

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    Rose Best

    This made your Dad & I smile! And I thought Shawn’s songs were short!!:)

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