I've been playing for just under a year, and while watching the video, when you started talking about the left hand enagement, I noticed that I already do what Nikolay suggests, it just felt natural to me to do what he does, watching this video gave me a lot of confidence about my playing level, great demonstration and I love your dedication to music :D
Many years ago one of your videos inspired me to improve. Although I haven't entirely kept up with your channel, I just wanted to let you know that you are definitely making the world a better place by inspiring people to learn and grow.
Nikolay is also available for private lessons! Well worth it! Message him for availability: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000766110677 View the full interview: accordionlove.com/course/nikolay-bines-tips-for-playing/
Unfortunately I was assuming you were returning to your usual start time and am now listening to the recorded version of your lifestream. Sorry about that!
Brilliant again mate, as said in my last reply on you're other video, I'm really struggling with the coordination, at 62 and just really trying the accordion in the past couple of weeks, I'd never played an accordion in my life, until about 20 odd years ago in a bad state of depression, including all my hair falling out, eye brows, lashes etc which thankfully eventually grew back after 5 or 6 years, but during this time I bought an accordion with the intention of learning it, but I honestly didn't have a clue what the buttons were even about,so I booked I think it was 8 accordion lessons from a local piano \accordion tutor, and it was during these lessons that I learned a little about the bass buttons, and was in the process of learning 3\4 waltz beat which I use in every wee simple tune I try and play, but I know I've not even been using the bellows right, and even worse,as simple as tapping 3 buttons right next to each other 4 times, and trying to fit it into a Simple tune when you're older is like trying to decipher an enigma machine haha, but after watching you're informative videos I can see daylight at the end of the tunnel,I remember my dad played the harmonica, asking him what he would think would a good tune to learn for a beginner like myself if was to have got one, and told me, doe, a, deer, so I'm now trying to learn it without the 4\4 beat , and hopefully my next comment on you're video will be good news,i know if I get the coordination right, it'll all be downhill after that,i just didn't think or realise coordination was so important, keep up the good work and videos mate, i wish we had this technology when i was younger, and my brain was fresher haha, but it's never too late, another brilliant, and informative bit of tuition.
Very good tutorial. When you played with expression and phrasing, you did not exaggerate the phrasing, the loud and soft tones, so it was not what you might call forced phrasing just to increase the volume or lower it. Very well done. I hope other accordion players pick this. It’s a really important skill that all accordion players need to understand.
Very good stuff! I've been working on my phrasing and bellows control. It is offers a tremendous dose of musicality to any piece! By the way, I met Nikolay at the recent 2022 Accordionists and Teachers Guild International (ATG )Festival in Lisle, IL He not only performed, but gave a jazz accordion workshop. A great musician!
Funny, I did judo as well for a long time. First playing the flugelhorn, then added judo, and then added the melodeon. With a melodeon you are more aware of the bellows, because the chord gives direction to the bellows. But we also forget to have a nice start and a good ending. With the Fanfare we have a lot of music with a nice ending, and we are often told to keep the instrument to your lips after the last note ended. The longer it takes before the applause starts the more impact the music made. And also I learnt that silence is also an accent. Just told in a workshop, and that same evening the teacher gave a short dance workshop. In the dance you had to stamp, but almost everybody forgot. The second time the melody came around he gave 2 huge accents by pulling the bellows, result: nobody stamped. The third time the melody came around, he stopped playing, first stamp missed, second more people stamped. Forth time everybody stamped. Silence is sometimes a bigger accent than noise.
Thank you so much for creating this educational series!!!! Some day, rising above the barren wasteland the day's digital soundscape, a voice will be heard and the lungs of that voice are the bellows of a bandoneon and that voice will have soul and yet be a sort of artificial intelligence unto itself. But. Humanity will come through in the music and the accordion medium and it will be appreciated. And you will get some of that profound glory because you helped teach. (Or, perhaps, you yourself will be that mega star)
Brother Moshe, you have herewith provided a veritable master class in phrasing with left hand bellows control! I am an old timer playing for the last 67 years, so I speak with a little experience. You have demonstrated an excellent control of the attack and the swell which is unique to the acoustic accordion. Over sixty years ago one of my accordion maestros was a young man named Angelo Cianci. He once instructed me to approach the phrase as if I were playing the saxophone. Later in life when I mastered the saxophone I truly understood what he meant. Our accordion allows us to speak via the bellows. This can never be duplicated with any piano or organ. (The new Roland digital accordions fail in that regard). We must master the acoustic accordion’s bellows as does an opera singer’s well trained voice; it is alive and we have total control over the instrument. Or should I say that the instrument can literally take/imbibe total control over us. Great teaching maestro! Thank you! P.S. where would the accordion be now here in America if our spark was not blown out by the Moog synthesizer and electronic rock and roll in the mid/late 1960’s and beyond. (I personally despise electronic instruments). Luckily the Slavic and German people and the Klezmer and Romany Musicians never “dropped the ball.” Somehow we never passed beyond on where Myron Floren left us off. And here in the states most people never even heard of Art Van Dam as many of his recordings were not really released in the USA. I studied under Charles Nunzio, who continued to live to be 97 years old. (b. 1912 - d. 2010). He was already seemed “old” when I studied with him in the 1950’s-60’s! Thank goodness we have TH-cam! PPS. Did you know that at one time the Actress Mae West was married to accordionist Guido Deiro? And that the triple piano keyboard on Pieter Frosini (b.1885 - d. 1951) was pasted over his chromatic button accordion keyboard. (And after his death that famous triple keyboard accordion disappeared)
I play both an acoustic converter free bass accordion as well as a Roland 8x Dallape. My teacher was Anthony Gala Rini and Art Van Damme, Frederich Lipps, and Semyonov were just some of the many top accordionists I knew personally.. In my 75 years (68 playing accordion and pipe organ) I will say I have to agree with your assessment about the importance of the bellows phrasing on the accordion. However, I don't agree with your negative comments re: Roland accordions. It is all how an individual sets up the bellows using the adjustments provided in the instrument. If one just turns off the bellows or changes the sensitivity....than yes it will be lifeless....but when setup correctly it will give the same effects as a regular instrument. Proof of this is in the many top tier musicians I know that play both and have no problem using the bellows to full capability. There are several advantages to the Roland and similar digital instruments....one of course is the variety of tones possible. As an organist I know how to use them to full advantage. Plus I have not just a single accordion but several....jazz, classical, German, French, Italian, etc. I have no issue with your opinion but I think to discount a digital accordion is a knock against all accordions in general. The accordion is a young instrument....maybe 120 years old. In that time it has progressed through many technical changes and innovations. Digital accordions are simply another form of the instrument. And yes the bellows on an accordion gives far better phrasing and dynamics than my pipe organ....but I don't know many that would consider a pipe organ as a less serious instrument because of that. A flute can only play one note at a time but again.....that isn't a "defect" in the instrument.
Wow! An accordian player/teacher AND a judo student! I'll bet no one gets away with calling you a "nerd"...😁 I'm considering trying to learn the accordian this winter. If I can find a suitable instrument, I'll be signing up on your website!
I am really crap with my right-hand -> yes I use it, but mostly for drone notes (I do a lot of Scandinavian pieces), but would like to do some more Bass work - any tips?
Get that right-hand working, even for drone music... There is so much versatility that it can offer. Start simply, with C major scales, triads, and arpeggios as I recommend in the 15 minutes of practice. Same with left hand - make sure your chord changes are clear and smooth. Here are the exercises for the 15 minutes of practice: accordionlove.com/how-to-practice-the-accordion/
@@moshezuchter My left hand is fine -> old video from a long time ago -> th-cam.com/video/upxIiP7a6rU/w-d-xo.html but my bass work is again very simple. I don't like the overused right-hand of a lot of Bulgarian music (that video is Greek - and is 20 times the pace it's meant to be, but I play a lot of Bulgarian in a more traditional style as well) . But right hand seems too much in many cases and too complex - but yes, but maybe get used to mixing up base patterns (oh, and I have a proper Italian Accordion now, not that piece of junk).
How do you not crush your watch in the Bellow strap? I broke in so many I am now right handed watch where I started playing when I was probably 10 and I’m now 73. I’ve never had my watch on my left arm.
I see lots of accordion players wearing their watch on their right-hand.... but it doesn't bother me to wear it on my left, despite the strap. Haven't lost a watch yet 🙏 and it doesn't affect my playing.
Hi! I have a question: I never played a musical instrument before and i want to pick up the accordion to play italian pizzica on it. Do you think this is possible for a 37 year old guy like me? Should i learn something different first or can i start with accordion right away? When i coughed up the money for the instrument i will definitely have a look into you class :) Kind Regards!
ratakaio, that's awesome to hear! Lots of people start music later in life - that's totally fine! Start with an instrument you love, and find a song or set of songs you want to learn. That's a biggie! Otherwise, sure, accordion is a good first instrument. BUT, a piano is a GREAT first instrument. Also a lot easier to find a piano teacher. And then the transition between piano and accordion will be easier, since the right hand is the same.
I haver recently revived my accrdion playing, having been a professional lounge pianist for years, but find it hard to play scale runs in the right hand, probably because there is no resistance It feels sloppy whereas on piano I am pretty precise despite being a jazz man deep down!.any hints? 87 and still hoping to imp[rove. (Did judo years ago, but legs are bit weak these days. Liked the judo tip though.
It was a judo tip, about how to twist the left wrist when pulling for a specific technique. I meant it more as an analogy, that one small correction can make a big difference. It could've been a cooking analogy, like keeping your fingers curled when stretching pizza dough, or pulling with your clipped feet on a bicycle when pedalling ☺️👌
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Is it possible to mount a kebab holder / stand on top of the accordion? I get quite hungry while playing longer pieces.
100% 🥙
I've been playing for just under a year, and while watching the video, when you started talking about the left hand enagement, I noticed that I already do what Nikolay suggests, it just felt natural to me to do what he does, watching this video gave me a lot of confidence about my playing level, great demonstration and I love your dedication to music :D
That's awesome, Klaus. It's so nice to see someone else do something that you already do 🙂
Many years ago one of your videos inspired me to improve. Although I haven't entirely kept up with your channel, I just wanted to let you know that you are definitely making the world a better place by inspiring people to learn and grow.
That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you 🙏☺️
Accordion playing judo master is definitely a unique combo
Man’s living a truly unique experience
Thank you so much for this video. I truly love your way of teaching
Nikolay is also available for private lessons! Well worth it! Message him for availability: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000766110677
View the full interview: accordionlove.com/course/nikolay-bines-tips-for-playing/
Ronen, I am doing this! Thanks for the encouragement.
@@811birch awesome, Guy! I found it to be SO helpful!
Unfortunately I was assuming you were returning to your usual start time and am now listening to the recorded version of your lifestream. Sorry about that!
@@811birch sorry about the confusion, Guy! I think it might be the new start time for the summer
@@moshezuchter I will be sure to be on board at the correct time next week Ronen. Great stuff with the Loop Petal!
This is a great concept. I never really thought about it before.
So motivating! I will dust off the instruction book today, thank you
Wahoo!
Brilliant again mate, as said in my last reply on you're other video, I'm really struggling with the coordination, at 62 and just really trying the accordion in the past couple of weeks, I'd never played an accordion in my life, until about 20 odd years ago in a bad state of depression, including all my hair falling out, eye brows, lashes etc which thankfully eventually grew back after 5 or 6 years, but during this time I bought an accordion with the intention of learning it, but I honestly didn't have a clue what the buttons were even about,so I booked I think it was 8 accordion lessons from a local piano \accordion tutor, and it was during these lessons that I learned a little about the bass buttons, and was in the process of learning 3\4 waltz beat which I use in every wee simple tune I try and play, but I know I've not even been using the bellows right, and even worse,as simple as tapping 3 buttons right next to each other 4 times, and trying to fit it into a Simple tune when you're older is like trying to decipher an enigma machine haha, but after watching you're informative videos I can see daylight at the end of the tunnel,I remember my dad played the harmonica, asking him what he would think would a good tune to learn for a beginner like myself if was to have got one, and told me, doe, a, deer, so I'm now trying to learn it without the 4\4 beat , and hopefully my next comment on you're video will be good news,i know if I get the coordination right, it'll all be downhill after that,i just didn't think or realise coordination was so important, keep up the good work and videos mate, i wish we had this technology when i was younger, and my brain was fresher haha, but it's never too late, another brilliant, and informative bit of tuition.
My sister is always on me about giving it space. "Make 'em wait!" She says...
Yes, dynamic control is important, as well as bellows control which of course are intertwined. :)
Very good tutorial. When you played with expression and phrasing, you did not exaggerate the phrasing, the loud and soft tones, so it was not what you might call forced phrasing just to increase the volume or lower it. Very well done. I hope other accordion players pick this. It’s a really important skill that all accordion players need to understand.
Schallom. This video is fantastic. What a big difference
Very important tip. It's ALL about the bellows. Thank you!
Very good stuff! I've been working on my phrasing and bellows control. It is offers a tremendous dose of musicality to any piece!
By the way, I met Nikolay at the recent 2022 Accordionists and Teachers Guild International (ATG )Festival in Lisle, IL He not only performed, but gave a jazz accordion workshop. A great musician!
That's awesome! And yes, bellow control is where it's at!
Funny, I did judo as well for a long time. First playing the flugelhorn, then added judo, and then added the melodeon. With a melodeon you are more aware of the bellows, because the chord gives direction to the bellows. But we also forget to have a nice start and a good ending. With the Fanfare we have a lot of music with a nice ending, and we are often told to keep the instrument to your lips after the last note ended. The longer it takes before the applause starts the more impact the music made.
And also I learnt that silence is also an accent. Just told in a workshop, and that same evening the teacher gave a short dance workshop. In the dance you had to stamp, but almost everybody forgot. The second time the melody came around he gave 2 huge accents by pulling the bellows, result: nobody stamped. The third time the melody came around, he stopped playing, first stamp missed, second more people stamped. Forth time everybody stamped. Silence is sometimes a bigger accent than noise.
Love it, Raimo. So well said. "Silence is sometimes a bigger accent than noise". Love it.
that helped with the Irish airs that I play
Thanks bro - very much appreciated - from NY
No problem 👍
Thank you so much for creating this educational series!!!! Some day, rising above the barren wasteland the day's
digital soundscape, a voice will be heard
and the lungs of that voice are the bellows of a bandoneon and that voice will have soul
and yet be a sort of artificial intelligence unto itself. But. Humanity will come through in the music and the accordion medium
and it will be appreciated.
And you will get some of that profound glory because you helped teach. (Or, perhaps, you yourself will be that mega star)
Brother Moshe, you have herewith provided a veritable master class in phrasing with left hand bellows control! I am an old timer playing for the last 67 years, so I speak with a little experience. You have demonstrated an excellent control of the attack and the swell which is unique to the acoustic accordion. Over sixty years ago one of my accordion maestros was a young man named Angelo Cianci. He once instructed me to approach the phrase as if I were playing the saxophone. Later in life when I mastered the saxophone I truly understood what he meant. Our accordion allows us to speak via the bellows. This can never be duplicated with any piano or organ. (The new Roland digital accordions fail in that regard). We must master the acoustic accordion’s bellows as does an opera singer’s well trained voice; it is alive and we have total control over the instrument. Or should I say that the instrument can literally take/imbibe total control over us.
Great teaching maestro!
Thank you!
P.S. where would the accordion be now here in America if our spark was not blown out by the Moog synthesizer and electronic rock and roll in the mid/late 1960’s and beyond. (I personally despise electronic instruments). Luckily the Slavic and German people and the Klezmer and Romany Musicians never “dropped the ball.”
Somehow we never passed beyond on where Myron Floren left us off. And here in the states most people never even heard of Art Van Dam as many of his recordings were not really released in the USA.
I studied under Charles Nunzio, who continued to live to be 97 years old. (b. 1912 - d. 2010). He was already seemed “old” when I studied with him in the 1950’s-60’s! Thank goodness we have TH-cam!
PPS. Did you know that at one time the Actress Mae West was married to accordionist Guido Deiro? And that the triple piano keyboard on Pieter Frosini (b.1885 - d. 1951) was pasted over his chromatic button accordion keyboard. (And after his death that famous triple keyboard accordion disappeared)
Mark, such a great comment about the bellows, breath control, and the history lesson :) Thank you!
Great pointers Mark!
I play both an acoustic converter free bass accordion as well as a Roland 8x Dallape. My teacher was Anthony Gala Rini and Art Van Damme, Frederich Lipps, and Semyonov were just some of the many top accordionists I knew personally.. In my 75 years (68 playing accordion and pipe organ) I will say I have to agree with your assessment about the importance of the bellows phrasing on the accordion. However, I don't agree with your negative comments re: Roland accordions. It is all how an individual sets up the bellows using the adjustments provided in the instrument. If one just turns off the bellows or changes the sensitivity....than yes it will be lifeless....but when setup correctly it will give the same effects as a regular instrument. Proof of this is in the many top tier musicians I know that play both and have no problem using the bellows to full capability. There are several advantages to the Roland and similar digital instruments....one of course is the variety of tones possible. As an organist I know how to use them to full advantage. Plus I have not just a single accordion but several....jazz, classical, German, French, Italian, etc.
I have no issue with your opinion but I think to discount a digital accordion is a knock against all accordions in general. The accordion is a young instrument....maybe 120 years old. In that time it has progressed through many technical changes and innovations. Digital accordions are simply another form of the instrument. And yes the bellows on an accordion gives far better phrasing and dynamics than my pipe organ....but I don't know many that would consider a pipe organ as a less serious instrument because of that. A flute can only play one note at a time but again.....that isn't a "defect" in the instrument.
Wow! An accordian player/teacher AND a judo student! I'll bet no one gets away with calling you a "nerd"...😁
I'm considering trying to learn the accordian this winter. If I can find a suitable instrument, I'll be signing up on your website!
😄🤜🙌 let me know if you have any questions 🥋
Thank you for nice lesson! I'm learning how to play accordion and learning English☺
Thanks for the help!
The bellows:the heart of the accordion☺️
Well said ♥️🪗
i thought dynamics of a song come naturally never have i thought abt it just done it
I am really crap with my right-hand -> yes I use it, but mostly for drone notes (I do a lot of Scandinavian pieces), but would like to do some more Bass work - any tips?
Get that right-hand working, even for drone music... There is so much versatility that it can offer. Start simply, with C major scales, triads, and arpeggios as I recommend in the 15 minutes of practice.
Same with left hand - make sure your chord changes are clear and smooth.
Here are the exercises for the 15 minutes of practice:
accordionlove.com/how-to-practice-the-accordion/
@@moshezuchter My left hand is fine -> old video from a long time ago -> th-cam.com/video/upxIiP7a6rU/w-d-xo.html but my bass work is again very simple. I don't like the overused right-hand of a lot of Bulgarian music (that video is Greek - and is 20 times the pace it's meant to be, but I play a lot of Bulgarian in a more traditional style as well) . But right hand seems too much in many cases and too complex - but yes, but maybe get used to mixing up base patterns (oh, and I have a proper Italian Accordion now, not that piece of junk).
Thanks 😊
How do you not crush your watch in the Bellow strap? I broke in so many I am now right handed watch where I started playing when I was probably 10 and I’m now 73. I’ve never had my watch on my left arm.
I see lots of accordion players wearing their watch on their right-hand.... but it doesn't bother me to wear it on my left, despite the strap. Haven't lost a watch yet 🙏 and it doesn't affect my playing.
Hi!
I have a question: I never played a musical instrument before and i want to pick up the accordion to play italian pizzica on it.
Do you think this is possible for a 37 year old guy like me? Should i learn something different first or can i start with accordion right away?
When i coughed up the money for the instrument i will definitely have a look into you class :)
Kind Regards!
ratakaio, that's awesome to hear! Lots of people start music later in life - that's totally fine! Start with an instrument you love, and find a song or set of songs you want to learn. That's a biggie! Otherwise, sure, accordion is a good first instrument. BUT, a piano is a GREAT first instrument. Also a lot easier to find a piano teacher. And then the transition between piano and accordion will be easier, since the right hand is the same.
Thank you,,,!
You really should do an app for accordion
What would you like to see in an accordion app?
Hi, where can I buy a used accordion, can you give me the contact details?
Lots of info here
accordionlove.com/course/buying-new-vs-buying-used-accordion/
I haver recently revived my accrdion playing, having been a professional lounge pianist for years, but find it hard to play scale runs in the right hand, probably because there is no resistance It feels sloppy whereas on piano I am pretty precise despite being a jazz man deep down!.any hints? 87 and still hoping to imp[rove. (Did judo years ago, but legs are bit weak these days. Liked the judo tip though.
Good stuff Ronen! You're making me want to rejoin now instead of September! TTYL
Interesting. I saw another accordion TH-camr teach ( and play) Bella ceiao with an umpapa. Rather than the legato (?) Bass.
Yup! Lots of ways of playing Bella Ciao :)
You never explained or demonstrated the tip about the watch.
It was a judo tip, about how to twist the left wrist when pulling for a specific technique. I meant it more as an analogy, that one small correction can make a big difference.
It could've been a cooking analogy, like keeping your fingers curled when stretching pizza dough, or pulling with your clipped feet on a bicycle when pedalling ☺️👌
You have to go to the Judo Love channel for it!
5:11 anyone else notice his phone beeping?
😀📳
I fell asleep 💤