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Mel Biggs - Melodeon Teacher
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Mel Biggs is a folk musician, performer and melodeon teacher based in Derbyshire, England. Renowned the world over for her perceptive, patient and mindful manner in teaching groups and individuals, Mel is a leading light in the world of melodeon teaching; both on and off-line.
Having been teaching since 2009, Mel has an ever expanding toolkit of techniques at her disposal which she adapts to every new teaching scenario. You can expect a bespoke blend of learning-by-ear, call and response playing, analogies, visualisations and pattern recognition, tune deconstruction and notation in moderation.
If you wish to receive advice or guidance with your melodeon/diatonic accordion playing then I'd love to hear from you! Please get in touch and we can discuss a plan to move you forward in your learning.
Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
Having been teaching since 2009, Mel has an ever expanding toolkit of techniques at her disposal which she adapts to every new teaching scenario. You can expect a bespoke blend of learning-by-ear, call and response playing, analogies, visualisations and pattern recognition, tune deconstruction and notation in moderation.
If you wish to receive advice or guidance with your melodeon/diatonic accordion playing then I'd love to hear from you! Please get in touch and we can discuss a plan to move you forward in your learning.
Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
Saul Rose: Folk & Drugs & Morris Dancing | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E9
How does one dance and play at the same time with a 6kg instrument strapped to them? How many jobs can one switch with Tim Van Eyken? Why should everyone try Morris dancing at least once in their lifetime? And how do you leave a job with AstraZeneca in a blaze of glory to become a full-time musician?
... this, and many more questions answered in this month's Very Lovely Chat!
Saul Rose is an English folk singer, Morris dancer, and diatonic accordion player. He is known for his work with Eliza Carthy, Waterson:Carthy, Faustus, Maclaine Colston duo, James Delarre duo, and the eminent ceilidh band Whapweasel, amongst many others. He took over the actor-musician role of 'Songman' in War Horse at The National Theatre. Saul has danced and played with many Morris sides over the years, including Hexham Morris (Cotswold), Chiltern Hundreds (North West), and Newcastle Kingsmen (Rapper).
CW Saul talks about the circumstances of Paul Sartin's death from 33:50 to 35:36.
Saul's Links:
Saul Rose & James Delarre Bandcamp |
saulrosejamesdelarre.bandcamp.com/
Saul's Facebook Page |
p/Saul-Rose-100027278337169/
Replay Saul's Melinar on Total Melodeon - how to get everything you want out of your instrument:
www.patreon.com/posts/110971161
INFO Weedon Balfolk (nr. Northampton) September 21st 2024
1/2 day dance/music workshop & evening bal:
www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/
VIDEO: John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition 2024 Highlights:
czcams.com/video/4JJlm4P4mww/video.html
Join my PATREON for extended podcast episodes, guest tutor Melinars & learning resource archive:
www.patreon.com/melbiggsmusic
Visit my website for on demand classes, courses, live dates, merch & more:
www.melbiggsmusic.co.uk
Intro & outro music:
'Dream Big' by Mel Biggs. All rights reserved.
Listen to the full track on my album 'From Darkness Comes Light':
www.melbiggsmusic.bandcamp.com
Get in touch: chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk
Don't forget to like/subscribe/follow:
CZcams | czcams.com/users/MelanieBiggsMusic
Instagram | melbiggs_melodeonteacher
Facebook | melbiggsmusic
... this, and many more questions answered in this month's Very Lovely Chat!
Saul Rose is an English folk singer, Morris dancer, and diatonic accordion player. He is known for his work with Eliza Carthy, Waterson:Carthy, Faustus, Maclaine Colston duo, James Delarre duo, and the eminent ceilidh band Whapweasel, amongst many others. He took over the actor-musician role of 'Songman' in War Horse at The National Theatre. Saul has danced and played with many Morris sides over the years, including Hexham Morris (Cotswold), Chiltern Hundreds (North West), and Newcastle Kingsmen (Rapper).
CW Saul talks about the circumstances of Paul Sartin's death from 33:50 to 35:36.
Saul's Links:
Saul Rose & James Delarre Bandcamp |
saulrosejamesdelarre.bandcamp.com/
Saul's Facebook Page |
p/Saul-Rose-100027278337169/
Replay Saul's Melinar on Total Melodeon - how to get everything you want out of your instrument:
www.patreon.com/posts/110971161
INFO Weedon Balfolk (nr. Northampton) September 21st 2024
1/2 day dance/music workshop & evening bal:
www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/
VIDEO: John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition 2024 Highlights:
czcams.com/video/4JJlm4P4mww/video.html
Join my PATREON for extended podcast episodes, guest tutor Melinars & learning resource archive:
www.patreon.com/melbiggsmusic
Visit my website for on demand classes, courses, live dates, merch & more:
www.melbiggsmusic.co.uk
Intro & outro music:
'Dream Big' by Mel Biggs. All rights reserved.
Listen to the full track on my album 'From Darkness Comes Light':
www.melbiggsmusic.bandcamp.com
Get in touch: chatterbox@melbiggsmusic.co.uk
Don't forget to like/subscribe/follow:
CZcams | czcams.com/users/MelanieBiggsMusic
Instagram | melbiggs_melodeonteacher
Facebook | melbiggsmusic
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Liverpool Hornpipe LEFT HAND VARIATION Shrewsbury FF 2024 Resource Pack | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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*Obviously I forgot to set this video public on Monday (yesterday) - it is in fact the day after I intended to post when this video has gone live haha! Don't worry, I've not gone mad(der) The sheet music for this tune is available for free via the Tuneworks tune book (www.tuneworks.co.uk/_files/ugd/d6448b_04b3182c3a8948789a7eda6b9d1b6e8c.pdf) But if you want my workshop notes, simplified 'trunk...
John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition 2024 HIGHLIGHTS | Sidmouth Folk Festival
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John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition 2024 HIGHLIGHTS | Sidmouth Folk Festival
Hazel Askew: Artistic Evolution & Empowerment | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E8
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Have you ever considered what it's like to grow up as a woman on the English folk scene? How can you evolve as an artist and learn to own your artistic voice? How can we collectively empower other women and young girls to take up leading roles in creative careers? And why are good reels so hard to find for the melodeon?! My guest this month is singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Hazel ...
La Morisque (T. Susato) EASY TUNE ~ Repertoire Building Hack | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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There was such a great discussion with members of my amazing Patreon community, Mel's Angels, at the end of Tuesday's Melinar that I wanted to share it with the world! Watch the video to find out how I constructed a Melinar tutorial linking 12 easy tunes to show how you can qucikly and more easily grow your repertoire around a bank of simple, familiar tunes. La Morisque is a 16th Century Belgia...
Benjamin Macke: Creating Connections Through Music | Chatterbox With Mel Biggs S1E7
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Did you know that silent movies are still a thing? And who knew that diatonic accordion works so well in Baroque music?! And what's this about a Belgian footbass? Benjamin Macke is a French accordionist, composer, teacher and Belgian basse au pied revivalist living in Belgium. His musical style is rather blended, having started out as a classical percussionist, jazz drummer and trombonist, he p...
MY FIRST SOLO BAL Lucas Thébaut Gives Me Feedback 😳 ~ Handry Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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MY FIRST SOLO BAL Lucas Thébaut Gives Me Feedback 😳 ~ Handry Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Toon Van Mierlo: A Pragmatic Approach to Composing | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E6
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Toon Van Mierlo: A Pragmatic Approach to Composing | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E6
Pascale Rubens: Teachers Talk ~ Nerves, Comfort & Joy | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E5
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Pascale Rubens: Teachers Talk ~ Nerves, Comfort & Joy | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E5
POLYRHYTHM WORKSHOP with SIMONE BOTTASSO 🇮🇹🇧🇪 Handry Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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POLYRHYTHM WORKSHOP with SIMONE BOTTASSO 🇮🇹🇧🇪 Handry Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Evening Glory (Toon van Mierlo / Naragonia) 5-Time Waltz | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Evening Glory (Toon van Mierlo / Naragonia) 5-Time Waltz | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Boite A Frissons (Jean Blanchard) FRENCH WALTZ DG & CF Accordions | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Boite A Frissons (Jean Blanchard) FRENCH WALTZ DG & CF Accordions | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Andy Cutting on my Chatterbox Podcast this month 🎙️🌟
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Andy Cutting on my Chatterbox Podcast this month 🎙️🌟
Andy Cutting: In(ter) Continental Legend | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E4
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Andy Cutting: In(ter) Continental Legend | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E4
WORK IN PROGRESS Vappu by Maarten Decombel (Snaarmaarwaar) Mazurka | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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WORK IN PROGRESS Vappu by Maarten Decombel (Snaarmaarwaar) Mazurka | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Anne Niepold: Unboxing Labels - Jazz? Folk? Other? | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E3
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Anne Niepold: Unboxing Labels - Jazz? Folk? Other? | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E3
Buttered Peas Easy English / Morris Tune | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Buttered Peas Easy English / Morris Tune | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Hartwin Dhoore: Creative Problem Solving In Composing, Life & Music Industry | Chatterbox Mel Biggs
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Hartwin Dhoore: Creative Problem Solving In Composing, Life & Music Industry | Chatterbox Mel Biggs
Beatrice Hill's Three Hand Reel ~ I PLAYED FOR DOMESDAY MORRIS | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Beatrice Hill's Three Hand Reel ~ I PLAYED FOR DOMESDAY MORRIS | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
ADHD Musician's Guide To Setting Goals (And Keeping Them) | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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ADHD Musician's Guide To Setting Goals (And Keeping Them) | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Lucas Thébaut: Is Music Theory Important In Traditional Folk Music? | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E1
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Lucas Thébaut: Is Music Theory Important In Traditional Folk Music? | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs S1E1
I Blame Benjamin Macke | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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I Blame Benjamin Macke | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
INTRODUCING MY NEW PODCAST | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs - Melodeon Teacher S1E0
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INTRODUCING MY NEW PODCAST | Chatterbox with Mel Biggs - Melodeon Teacher S1E0
MELODEON STUDY WEEK 2023 ~ Halsway Manor Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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MELODEON STUDY WEEK 2023 ~ Halsway Manor Vlog | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Halsway Schottische (by Nigel Eaton) HALSWAY CAROL | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Halsway Schottische (by Nigel Eaton) HALSWAY CAROL | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
A WEEK IN MY LIFE Balfolk, Morris Dancing, Teaching & Concerts! | Mel Biggs Melodeon
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A WEEK IN MY LIFE Balfolk, Morris Dancing, Teaching & Concerts! | Mel Biggs Melodeon
Sweet Richard (Rhisiart Annwyl / Pêr Oslef) WELSH FOLK TUNE | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Sweet Richard (Rhisiart Annwyl / Pêr Oslef) WELSH FOLK TUNE | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
HOW TO PLAY WELL IN D MAJOR Clee Hill (trad English Polka) | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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HOW TO PLAY WELL IN D MAJOR Clee Hill (trad English Polka) | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Scottishe á Virmoux (trad French) DG DIATONIC ACCORDION | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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Scottishe á Virmoux (trad French) DG DIATONIC ACCORDION | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
British Swing (by Norbert Pignol) SYNCOPATED SCHOTTISHE | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
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British Swing (by Norbert Pignol) SYNCOPATED SCHOTTISHE | Mel Biggs Melodeon Teacher
Love it! The tune has a bit of a Turlough O'Carolan flair to it!
@@joeloverti672 if you think so! Maybe I don't know that many upbeat O'Carolan's 🤔
That looks like that Australian break dancer.
@@chrisrasku2261 😂 which one?!
A brilliant weekend. Those Spanish boys were great. Mind you seeing myself in the background at acorn, 😮I need a serious diet 😂
@@andrewfielden5345 Catalonian ;-) (they don't like being called Spanish haha - Celts are proud people!) but totally agree - a festival highlight! So silly. Great to see you again Andrew!
very nice
@@mandosandradios 🙌
I find it really useful to see your fingers when you have them painted up. Nice tune in GC.
@@kayjones62 haha! Thanks Kay - many have commented this about my fads with nail polish over the years 😁
Lovely
@@helencraig365 🤗
Are we talking 4/4.
@@Tuetunes we are, but a particular type of 4/4 tune
SU🤩P🐧E🪗R🎻!
@@famweiland8989 I love the penguin emojis making an appearance haha 🐧
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing I was there. Fun duck jig! Lots of talent there, energy and so much leaping!
@@kayjones62 I had a front row seat, albeit on the floor, but great angle to shoot from! Haha - Jess was a penguin 😁
Oh wow! I would have loved to be there! A love a good jig! I did it once a long time ago, I think I was awarded best newcomer or something like that, also dancing and playing and was quite unfit already at the time. I just love to watch, thank you for sharing ❤ it was such a passion for cotswold Morris, still loving it ❤
@@catherinesoubre1804 can you remember which year you were there? I wonder if I might have seen you 🤔
@@MelBiggsMusic could have been around 2006, I went to Sidmouth with the drummer for Anstey Royale Chalfont (which I was musician for at the time?). I was in plain clothes and borrowed someone's bells, completely impulsively. It could be 2008...
@@catherinesoubre1804 I think I went for the first time in 2012/13 maybe?
Do you had the tabs?
I don't, but if you sign up to my Patreon at the Guardian Angel tier, I provide sheet music there and would be happy to do this for you! www.patreon.com/melbiggsmusic
This was absolutely brilliant. I could relate to so much of the discussion. We need more of this Mel!
@@kayjones62 There's more coming! Really pleased you're enjoying it Kay! Thanks for listening 🥰
hi mel. you really got them tired with your wonderful oppland upland tune. 😂 i am very impressed how cheeky you get by placing your variations every now and then. a great musician you really are. and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. very inspiring.
Thank you! 😃
That was really interesting. ❤ hammock chat - very chilled! Agree that Brexit biscuits might need a bit more work - some of the dancers seemed to falter a bit during that one - they lost the rhythm I think.. not sure why, but for me personally, as a dancer, I think I might disagree with Lucas - there might be a place for emphasising that first beat.. (as Lucas said - personal preference plays a part - and also how experienced the dancers are). But I thought Upland Opland went beautifully - the dancers really seemed to flow naturally to it. Great work overall on your part and I hope the enjoyment of the dancers will motivate you to do more of this. Lots of love.❤
thank you so much for this topic. it is one of the main issues i am struggling with when playing. a very good advice. meanwhile i introduce the box to my listeners by just making some "quiet" noise before i start playing. some chords, a melody part. no tunes - just accidental bits. i slowly try to adapt the room to the box and to my presence (not vice versa). kind of getting a hello from the new environment and kind of bringing myself to normal breathing. building up some sort of normality for me and for my ears (!), i would say.
Love the hammock chat! ♥️
@@beccipamely FTW 🤘
Brilliant Sunday afternoon viewing. Sounds like you need my healing hands. Sounds like you had a great time. Love the video angle in the hammock! felt like I was in your cabin.
@@kayjones62 thanks Kay - so that's a +1 for more hammock content in future?! 😂
This video was just a massive Cabin flex wasn’t it 😂 (and I’m for it, it’s incredible + lovely hammock!)
@@sebtrudgian 😂 you've got me there Seb!
Bravo Mel pour t'être "jetée à l'eau" as we say in French 🙂
@@viroflay ahaha merci! No buoyancy aid when playing solo - but I've been working on my swimming ;-) 💪
What can I say, Mel...your music....such character in there, textures, rhythms, colours, it's all there! I am so impressed by what you are doing, you have my total respect! Two large musical canvasses...take your time and, as they develop, the music will tell you what to do just like a painting! Love it! xx
@@Pehedic thank you David 🙏 I really appreciate your words!
There are so many different styles of playing, it may be easier to play tunes “known” to work. Putting oneself out there with your own compositions and style takes guts. How wonderful it is to try these out amongst a small but appreciative group of dancers 👏👏
@@catherinesoubre1804 thank you Catherine 😍 so kind - I think it works, just needs some more ironing out!
Awesome!
@@robbutler869 🙏
What key is the box?
It says it in the thumbnail and title - DG
You are now living the Handry dream - well done.
It's getting there!
Very informative and fun! Ill be back for bass lessons Mel!
It was such a great workshop!! Really got the brain and body working in closer alignment! You could try this free online lesson if you like? It's the first of 4 in a block of classes which are available via my website: czcams.com/video/CGRAR6TAKm8/video.htmlsi=tIHlsPi2Jkc9xmw8
This is gold! Reminder be kind to yourself... love the baby steps.
100% - good for all brains but especially ND brains! 🤗
A jolly tune. ❤ the bass sound.
It's a very nice tone!
Thank you, Mel. Such a helpful video - great stuff!
Thank you! Something to get you started but I've definitely got so much more to learn about Swedish folk music!
Amazing stuff, straight to me ‘to learn’ list. Love how much you seem to enjoy it as you play these
Thank you! They are two of my favourite ever tunes!
Hey Toon. Thanks for mentioning our garden and the magic you felt along with us. Actually, you do the magic, and we just add the suiting place and audience for it. Hope to meet again soon.
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Another excellent podcast. I listened at work today and loved it.
Thank you! Really pleased to hear that 🥰
Let's live in this moment differently! I love that!! Recognising that how we think about things/do things can make such a difference ❤
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Welcome in the family. 🤌
😂
Est-il possible de jouer une musique joyeuse au diato ?
100%! But Delicq repertoire is known for its romantic melancholy
Sign up to my Patreon for the full Melinar tutorial: www.patreon.com/melbiggsmusic
Esta linguagem musical Chama-se xote
awsome!
Thanks!
so true. 👍
😊 one of the easiest lessons to forget!
@@MelBiggsMusic i won't forget the lesson but i also will continue to do the same mistake over and over again. 🤣🤣🤣
@@Seibling 😂 old habits die hard
This is simply lovely. Fantastic tune, played beautifully. Trying to learn this tune myself but taking my time with it.
Thank you so much for your comment! Take it at your pace - one chunk at a time as I always say 😉 and if you need the sheet music, you can find it here with handy button numbers: www.patreon.com/posts/74563350
Great video Mel. Complicated or what?! Does his box have a full scale of basses in both directions. He didnt do much in and out on some bass runs
Yeah he plays the Mas - a box he designed with Castagnari - and it has a free bass stop on the left hand
It must be the Roger Watson book I have but also have a Hohner book. I try and watch any videos closely but none concentrate on how to play bass in conjunction with the treble side . An exercise on a simple waltz or jig would help. A good Australian waltz is The Mudgee Waltz. Cant say I like Morris tunes
I have plenty of those types of video on my channel here, but if you're after a comprehensive step by step guide to playing both hands together, please take a look at my online beginners course. All the details are laid out here and there's a 7-day free trial to test it out before you commit to buying: www.melbiggsmusic.co.uk/puap
So many times I also feel like giving the game away. No one in Oz ( Australia ) to help learn so rely on book. The treble side is simple as play harmonica but learning the bass is next to imposible. I just purchased a double row D/G so I can learn Da Lounge Bar Jig as my single row ran out of notes. So far can play the Winster Gallop as book I have explains rythm but as far as can master
I teach online and have had many Antipodean students over the years! Would love to help you out - check out my website: www.melbiggsmusic.co.uk
Thanks.I will check your web site .
@@iantheo1424 hope to hear from you! You'll see that Roger Watson and Andy Cutting have given glowing reviews of the Pick Up & Play course!
In the short time I have been playing the melodeon I would completely agree
That's so wonderful to hear Andrew! 😊
I used to play violin over 30 years, and when I switched to button accordion, it was a complete relief. I'm completely happy today
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Thank you for another lovely interview Mel! Hearing you and Pascale share in this way gives a wider and beautiful perspective on not only the music side of things but also the very human nature which we can relate with ❤
Aw thank you Catherine! 😁
That was a nice chat 🙂 Loooove Naragonia - such an inspiration 💗 I’m looking forward to the Melinar with Toon.
So am I! 😁
Hi Mel. So nice to see and hear Pascale on your channel. I once (many years ago now) had the privilege to receive melodeon lessons from her at the music academy (Schoten, Belgium). 😊
Ah that is so nice to hear! You are lucky to have had lessons with such a great tutor!
That looked like a fun workshop! I just need a GC Mas now to go with my DG 🤣
Haha! Don't let me stop you 😁🇮🇹🪗
@@MelBiggsMusic 🤣
That was really impressive! I am intrigued by the box slapping technique. Would love to see more of the tech rundown!
It was cool we had the time to get into the nitty gritty with his use of tech! What I liked the most is that he's not using it as a way to look big or clever - he uses it to really good effect to enhance the acoustic potential of his instrument, and give it an other worldly quality at times! He's a very intelligent and interesting sound master!
@@MelBiggsMusic This is the first I've heard of him but after watching your entire video I spent a couple hours mesmerized by all his other content. What a player! Do you happen to know the make or model of his amplifier? I'm particularly curious about that.
@@enektyk1408 he really is quite something - I totally understand the rabbit hole!! Duo Bottasso are high up on my list to see live. The amp in this video? I don't I'm afraid - it belonged to Toon as he leant it to him for the concert. I could find out for you if you like? I liked the sound of it too - the wood casing appealed to me as the sound was so warm and natural
@@MelBiggsMusic That would be great! Thank you :) I play in a lot of noisy pubs and have been searching for a proper amp. Been leaning towards a Fishman but I love the look of that amp and would be interested in learning more about it!
Interesting workshop, cool creative playing, but I guess I couldn`t afford having my box frequently repaired to re-seat/rewax reed blocks, realign bass buttons and replace broken reeds. Nice music anyways.
Haha! I don't think those things happen too often with Simone? He says bellows have been an issue for him - and also that Castagnari know he breaks things so they engineer his repairs in a bespoke way 😁 also, Simone co-designed this instrument - the Mas model - to do these things better than others. The form and profile of the buttons - domed mushroom shaped - allow for a lot of these things to happen without causing issues to the keyboard stems and mechanisms. But I know what you mean!
Thanks Mel! a lovely souvenir 😉🙂
These are such fantastic events - thank YOU! 🙏 The Wiekslag (veekslag?!) is a very special place!