In this episode of Sketch and Coffee Live at 5:30am Texas time, I sketched a gnome with a big beard and a little concertina.
Sketch & Coffee, Live! is streamed daily at 5:30am, Texas Time, at the YouTubes
The discussion wandered from gnome folklore, like how female gnomes didn’t appear until the 1950s, to the history of the accordion and concertina. I explained how the accordion was patented in Vienna in 1829, how the concertina followed in the 1830s, and how both grew from the harmonica.
I also noted how sailors loved the concertina for its portability, and how companies like Hohner boosted its popularity by including easy song sheets. Cowboys, pirates, and even fantasy gnomes helped give these instruments a timeless vibe, even though they’re only about 200 years old.
Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/TR-OezueJfo?si=93ADvSIygzFbHAiI
Also, if you would like a 20-30 minute lesson plan about concertina accordions, complete with 9 Fun Facts for your classroom, feel free to download and share this one:
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