# Concertina - Anglo Concertina — C/G Anglo Concertina

> Virtual Anglo Concertina instrument with authentic sound and customizable settings. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concertina-anglo-concertina/id343270484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concertina-anglo-concertina/id343270484/reviews.md

## What is Concertina?

Concertina is an easy to play, authentic sounding virtual Anglo Concertina in the most popular key of C/G and may be transposed +/- one octave in semitone increments.

The instrument is bisonoric, meaning it plays a different note for each button depending on whether you are pushing or pulling on the bellows. 

A C/G instrument has one row of buttons where the push notes make a C chord and on the other row make a G chord. The pull notes provide the scale tones between the chord notes. The third row on the right side of the app is used for additional accidentals not found in the scales on the other two rows.

The C/G tuning is the most commonly used when playing tunes with other instruments like fiddles, flutes, and whistles in their standard D tuning.

To play, simply tip to the left for a bellows push note, or to the right for a bellows pull note, and press a button. The PUSH/PULL display shows which direction the bellows is moving.  

Touch the "?" icon to show the note names.

You may reverse the bellows while pushing a button simply by tipping in the opposite direction.  

Touch the "i" icon to show the settings where you may adjust the transposition, tilt sensitivity, push/pull tilt direction, and right-side chromatic row configuration.  

You may transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. 

Touch the number to the right of the transpose slider to reset the transpose to zero.

For a Bb/F instrument, set the transpose to -2, for an A/E, set the transpose to -3.  

For a Bass Baritone instrument, one octave lower than a standard C/G instrument, set the transpose to -12.

When transposed, the note labels do not change, just the pitch produced.

Here's the best way to hold the iPhone for playing:

Support the iPhone between the top of the palm on the left and the thumb and little finger on the right. This allows the fingers to reach all the buttons. The iPhone can face up or away from you.

On the left hand,the closest buttons are played with your left index finger, the next farthest with your middle finger, the next farthest with your ring finger and the farthest with your little finger. On the right, the closest buttons are played with your right index finger, the next farthest with your middle finger, and the farthest with your ring finger.

The button layout is based on a 17-key modified Jeffries style for playing traditional Irish dance tunes in the most common keys.

Uses extremely high-quality audio samples recorded from a high-end Anglo concertina.

## Key features

- Authentic sounding virtual Anglo Concertina
- C/G key with octave transposition
- Bisonoric push/pull note system
- Adjustable tilt sensitivity
- Customizable right-side chromatic row
- High-quality audio samples

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concertina-anglo-concertina/id343270484/reviews.md

### 5/5 — pretty cool

*2023-11-30*

works as intended. dope. i mess with it.

### 1/5 — Does not work on 6Plus/newer iOSes

*2015-04-15*

Silent.

### 4/5 — Concertina C/G Anglo Concertina

*2012-01-22*

Useful for practice and good fun too. Takes a little getting used to - but so does a real one .

### 4/5 — Cool app

*2011-02-24*

Good once you get the hang of it

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2010-12-05*

Fantastic if the wife frowns on you getting a real concertina! Really enjoying experimenting with this - also check out the button accordian.

### 5/5 — I bought the whole iPod just for this app!!

*2010-03-07*

This is a must have app for any concertina player. I heard about it from concertina.net a few months back. It's a fantastic, fun, and accurate electronic rendition of an anglo concertina. I like to play the Wood skin. Please note that if you're on the screen which shows the note names, your skin will default to a black metal fretwork pattern regardless of the skin setting - but when you turn off the note labels it'll go back to your preferred skin.

The app is really responsive and I can't really think of any way to improve it. Even if you don't play concertina yet you should get this to give it a try. I can't wait till my next airplane trip or other inappropriate-to-play-a-real-concertina location so I can enjoy playing silently!

### 5/5 — Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant

*2010-01-15*

I love this app - the sound is excellent, the action and responsiveness are great, and I literally can't get enough of it.  So much fun.  Thank you!

### 5/5 — A lot of fun!

*2010-01-11*

I've never played concertina, but play Irish music. This is a standalone instrument and really easy to learn thanks to the option of having note names over the buttons. Great job on developing an amazing app!

### 5/5 — always wanted to play concertina

*2010-01-11*

here it is, the price is right, and the sound is great. visually very nice, and one of the best transitions from instrument to iphone i've tried.  sure beats fiddle app!  feels good in the hand,  all i need is more practice!

### 5/5 — The most fun I've had without a bellows

*2010-01-02*

I'm having a great time playing with this app.  For those who are quick on the uptake, or those who already know how to play, music can be made in seconds.  The choice of "skins" look great, and the screen with the labelled buttons makes learning easy.  Lots of instruction, advice, and info is given on Michael Eskin's website - which is easily accessed through the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Concertina

### What is Concertina?

Concertina is a virtual Anglo Concertina app that provides an authentic sound experience. It is designed for easy playability and offers various customization options for users.

### Does Concertina have ads?

No, Concertina is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted musical experience.

### What key is Concertina in?

Concertina is in the most popular C/G key and can be transposed +/- one octave in semitone increments. This allows for flexibility when playing with other instruments.

### How do I play Concertina?

To play, tip the iPhone left for a push note or right for a pull note, and press a button. The PUSH/PULL display indicates the bellows direction.

### Can I change the pitch on Concertina?

Yes, you can transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments via the settings menu.

### What devices does Concertina support?

Concertina is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Concertina updated?

The latest version, 3.0, was released on July 31, 2018. Updates are not frequent, but the app provides a stable experience.

### What is the age rating for Concertina?

Concertina has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2018-07-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

You may now transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. 

Touch the number to the right of the transpose slider to reset the transpose to zero.

For a Bb/F instrument, set the transpose to -2, for an A/E, set the transpose to -3.  

For a Bass Baritone instrument, one octave lower than a standard C/G instrument, set the transpose to -12.

When transposed, the note labels do not change, just the pitch produced.

### 2.2 — 2018-07-27

Faster playing and audio quality improvements.

### 2.1 — 2017-10-24

Update for iOS 11

### 2.0 — 2016-05-06

First major update since 2011!

Now supports iOS 8/9 and iPhone 5 and 6

### 1.8 — 2011-03-14

Audio fixes for iOS4.3.

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