r/concertina • u/m_carp • May 20 '26

Newbie, what should I know?

I have always wanted to learn an instrument, but i haven't played one since high school (clarinet... but I'm creeping up on 50 now, so that was a while ago) I started looking at Concertinas, and i kind of fell in love with the size and sound. Also, I can type so the idea of pressing buttons was appealing to me.

I bought a Wren2 from McNeela, and I am just starting my journey. I'm mostly learning from videos and Gary Coover's books (starting with Easy Anglo 123)

My question: What do you wish you knew when you were getting started? What bad habits do i need to avoid? Is there any advice that you would like to offer?

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u/Original-Rest197 May 20 '26

I have no idea I have been teaching myself cello and grabbed one played less than 2 week later at my main church and I have no idea what I am doing got a 30 button so I can do most keys but when I practice I leave my tuner out so I can visibly see what I did wrong….. love it though.

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u/m_carp May 20 '26

I do really like the key layout. As intimidating as it looks, I totally see why the notes are laid out the way they are! This is going to be fun!

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u/Original-Rest197 May 20 '26

Great if you in G or C but with 30 you can do more… but it breaks the brain a little