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Music Samples
Set Tune – Alf Radunz
Alf Radunz Alf Radunz, playing an un-named set tune that he learn’t as a young man in the Kingaroy District. Press Play for song preview.
Waltz after Alf Radunz (2)
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Waltz after Alf Radunz (1)
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German ‘Heimat’ Tune – Netz family orchestra
German ‘Heimat’ Tune – Netz family orchestra (Recording made by Bill Netz, Monto, early 1960s) A good example of the Netz family playing a lovely old German instrumental piece. This old ‘Heimat’ tune is played by Phillip Netz on zither with other family members accompanying. A real classic, never to […]
Old German Polka – Bill Netz
Old German Polka – Bill Netz (recorded at Mulgildie, early 1960s) This tune is another old German polka in the immense musical repertoire of the famed Netz dynasty. This great polka is played by Bill Netz on violin – a great example of his mastery on the instrument. Press Play […]
Schneider Gallop – Bundaberg String Band
Schneider Gallop – Bundaberg String Band (Recorded at Bundaberg in 1988) A real favourite of the Bundaberg Apostolic Church of Queensland community. ‘Schneider Gallop’ is lustily played by the Bundaberg String band with Robert Pukallus taking the lead melody on concert zither. This old German favourite is not known today […]
Old Waltz – Fritz Schick
Old Waltz – Fritz Schick (from a recording made in about 1968, Thornville) This beautiful old waltz is played by Fritz Schick – who was a legendary button accordion player from the Thornville district, north of Crows Nest. He plays this un-named tune on his triple-row Hohner button accordion. Fritz […]
Old German Polka – played by Ron Kerle
Old German Polka – played by Ron Kerle (recording made in Minden, QLD in November 1995) Ron Kerle is playing an old German polka. Ron stated that this tune was often played by a nearby farmer and squeezebox player, Alf Vogel. This tune is played on the old 6-stopper single-row […]
La Mattiche – Button Accordion Duet played by Norm Boughen & Ron Kerle
La Mattiche – Button Accordion Duet played by Norm Boughen & Ron Kerle Although an old-time classic accordion tune from a 78rpm recording, Norm Boughen & Ron Kerle use this tune to show their skills as experienced accordion players. They have played together for decades and in this tune they […]
