I just started playing the accordion in a jazz band this year. I’ve played piano/studied music for years, but you can imagine my tumultuous journey in learning all the things about the accordion I inherited by myself, before I started looking for videos like this. These lessons have helped me IMMENSELY! Thank you for making them!
Yay! Thanks so much for the comment! We're so glad you've found the videos helpful. Congrats on the jazz band! Being in a band is such a great experience. :) If you haven't already, check out the free resources at the bottom of our homepage: accordionlifeacademy.com
I struggle with my 120 bass accordion - it is SO heavy. I am 67, have arthritis in my neck and left shoulder and I am in pain when I play. Instead of working up to being able to play it, I have played it less and less, avoiding the pain. YOUR comment on switching to a 96 bass instrument has encouraged me. Perhaps I can work a trade with someone in my hometown.
Hi Susan, Thank you for the comment! We've had a lot of students in the same situation as you. In your case, I would also suggest looking into a 72 bass accordion. The Hohner Bravo 72 Bass is a good instrument and relatively lightweight. Many of our adult students who needed a lighter instrument have been happy with that one. We've also had some students who've experience success with essential oils for their joint pain. If you send us an email at support@accordionlife.com I can send you an issue of our Accordion Life Today magazine that has suggested oils for joint pain. :) Hope you find a lighter accordion that works for you!
Susan maybe you would consider digital!! Much lighter. My 1x Roland only weighs 14 pounds and my 4x full size is still only 19 lbs. less keys on the 1x but there’s a handy button to give you a couple more octaves. Just food 4 thought.......I ordered both of mine from Crown Music in sun city AZ. Perfect and friendly service!! Totally happy. Check out Dale Mathis channel on UTUBE!! Lots of fun demos!!
It’s crazy how these things all came naturally to me. The whole video I just kept nodding and saying to myself, yeah, I do that! May be a subliminal link to my accordion lessons way, way back when I was 9 years old! Thank you for these videos and lessons! This channel is very much appreciated! ❤️
Patricia Bartell. Thank you so much. I've always wanted to learn to play the Accordion. I'm feeling this instrument, the full sound of an orchestra is how I describe the Accordion, or a lead guitar, a rhythm guitar. You are inspiring Patricia with your explanations and lessons. Thankyou again.
I love your co-stars! I can see tons of personality in both of them! As for my accordion, I have a very large accordion that I'm just getting used to. I just started playing 2 days ago and still fumbling with it, hence why I'm watching your amazing videos. I too would prefer a smaller sized one but it's all I have(inherited). So I'll be putting the key fundamentals to use. Thank you so much for your efforts.
Thanks! They're great to work with and definitely fun! Let us know if you have any specific questions about your accordion and welcome to the world of accordion!
I have just started playing the accordion, it is by far my favorite instrument. But I would like a good recommendation for what accordion I should get, I really like the eastern Europe Polka styles. And thank you for this lesson, Ciao.
That is not a simple, straightforward question. You'll need something that fits you well and that you like the sound of. A piano accordion is great-just know there are many variations and options as to the sound of the accordion. You'll want, at minimum, a 72 bass instrument to start with. Many professional accordionists use a 96 or 120. Feel free to email us at accordionlifeacademy@gmail.com-if I have more info, I can provide more help and I see the emails faster than the TH-cam comments. :)
@@Accordionlife Thank you for the response, I just meant what kind of accordion in contrast to the amount of basses. But I have figured out the one I like by now, the Garmoshka.
Nicely done! Enjoy the bit of humor with your partner on a lazy boy recliner :-). Glad you also addressed the fact you play with a 96 base accordion. Long time player and I noticed you weren't playing the 120 from the get-go. Overall, very well done video started playing over 40 years ago. Will be subscribing. Nice job!
You're welcome! Congrats on the new accordion! You can find some free resources as well as paid courses on our homepage at AccordionLifeAcademy.com. Enjoy your accordion journey!
I am a piano player , I brought a 72 base accordion last December I found a lot of useful stuff in this video . I want to learn more from you . Would you please help ? I'm a beginner with a little knowledge how to play accordion
Hi! Yes! We offer online courses as well as private lessons via Zoom. You can learn more at accordionlifeacademy.com/. There are also some freebies to get you started. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We're happy to help!
The online courses are a monthly membership of $47/month. A private trial lesson via zoom is $35 for a half hour. Feel free to email support@accordionlife.com if you have more questions. We're more likely to see an email than a follow up comment and get back to you promptly! :) (Prices current as of August 2021)
I am not a accordion player but watched your clip , nor a musicion lover although I appraise you. but how can a begginer could concieve your music lesson. but I have a keen interest to instrumental though.?
We're so happy to hear that! We are currently working on some ebooks that will release in our shop within the next 6 months or so that cover arpeggios and scales. In the meantime, we do have some ebooks with root chords and inversion that may help you here: accordionlifeacademy.com/store
I am left-handed. At age 9 i started with a piano style12 base left hand accordion. Practiced for a year and stopped. I am considering playing again. My questions are: Do you have lessons for left hand. What bass # should I start with. Where can I get a left handed accordion.
To my knowledge, there are no left handed accordions. We've had more than one left-handed student play a normal accordion-you have the edge when it comes to learning the bass side! I recommend anything with 72 basses or more. :)
It really depends on what style of music you want to learn, but typically we recommend starting with a piano accordion. The Hohner Bravo 72 bass is a great starter instrument that should give you enough keys to last a while and it's lightweight.
Hi - I'm 74 yrs "young" and Desperately want to learn the Accordion. Which is better... the "piano" or the "Button" type? I also play Electric Bass, Lap Steel Guitar, learning the Mandolin.... but, I have always wanted to learn the Accordion, I'm thinking that I wouldn't have to "Stretch" my fingers so much with a "Button" accordion.... yes? No? I would Really Appreciate any help you can give me... Thank You, in advance for any helpful insights you can send my way.
Great question! By 'Button' type, do you mean the chromatic accordion or diatonic accordion? They're very different. We have an article about the different types here: accordionlifeacademy.com/articles/areyoumytype If you're referring to the chromatic accordion-no, you typically don't have to reach as far. The one thing you'll want to consider if pursuing the chromatic accordion is the ease of accessing resources-It's not as common outside of Europe. We do offer private lessons for the chromatic-you can learn more about that here: accordionlifeacademy.com/lessons Piano accordion is more common in the USA especially and there are more resources available-including the free resources and paid courses on our home page. :) Feel free to reach out to accordionlifeacademy@gmail.com if you have further questions. I see the emails much more frequently than TH-cam comments and am happy to help answer any questions!
How do you get out of that contraption if there’s nobody there to help you! Backstrap looks logical but how in the heck do you reach back there to get it off
Great question! It does take a bit of practice, and sometimes you have to experiment with placement of the back strap a little bit to find what works for you. But we're used to just reaching behind and undoing it.
Typically it's best to have an accordion that fits your torso length, so if a 72 bass doesn't sit on your leg when the straps are properly adjusted, it may be too small.
I played piano and I couldn't manage to get the keys right until I set it on my lap, ran through the song with it in a piano-like position, then put it back on.
That could be tough. There were a lot of small accordion factories at the peak of accordion popularity. My best recommendation would be to find some Facebook groups for the accordion and ask in there.
Chords on the right hand keyboard can be really fun! We have an ebook releasing in the next few months called "The Piano Accordionist's Easy Guide to Right Hand Chords." You can join our free online community here for news, updates, and to connect with other accordionists: community.accordionlife.com/
We hope you find a good one! If you're looking for new, we do recommend the Hohner Bravo 72 as it's a very solid entry level accordion with enough bass buttons to last you quite a while.
@@Accordionlife thanks ! Is the fun power the all black keys accordion ? That one looks awesome ! I googled it and apparently it’s sold in Europe . Where did you buy yours ?
Sorry for the delay! We just saw your comment. The one with the all black keys and the dove in the bellows is the Hohner Fun Flash. You can customize the accordion with pretty much any color you want. We are a HOHNER dealer, so we get our instruments directly from them. They have a US branch but the accordions are custom made in Europe.
@@Accordionlife No worries, thanks for the info. Id love to learn how to play the accordion but have some back problems and Id like a small accordion. I came across this video and this guy has a tiny 8 bass accordion. Is it real or fake ? can you play that song with that accordion ? th-cam.com/video/byjPXr-7jRs/w-d-xo.html
We checked out the video. It's real. They're just using an extremely simplified version of the left hand bass. With back problems, you'll probably want a lighter accordion, but not necessarily a smaller accordion. An 8 bass is very limiting, 48 bass is much better, but still small which is nice in one way, but because it's shorter in length, it will be primarily supported by your shoulders and back. If you get a larger accordion that is long enough for your torso, you'll be able to support it on your leg instead of primarily on your shoulders/back. Often we've found that the HOHNER Bravo 72 Bass is a good option for adults who are looking for something lighter. It has enough bass buttons to keep you from being limited, but it's lightweight. I hope that helps!
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I just started playing the accordion in a jazz band this year. I’ve played piano/studied music for years, but you can imagine my tumultuous journey in learning all the things about the accordion I inherited by myself, before I started looking for videos like this. These lessons have helped me IMMENSELY! Thank you for making them!
Yay! Thanks so much for the comment! We're so glad you've found the videos helpful. Congrats on the jazz band! Being in a band is such a great experience. :) If you haven't already, check out the free resources at the bottom of our homepage: accordionlifeacademy.com
I struggle with my 120 bass accordion - it is SO heavy. I am 67, have arthritis in my neck and left shoulder and I am in pain when I play. Instead of working up to being able to play it, I have played it less and less, avoiding the pain. YOUR comment on switching to a 96 bass instrument has encouraged me. Perhaps I can work a trade with someone in my hometown.
Hi Susan, Thank you for the comment! We've had a lot of students in the same situation as you. In your case, I would also suggest looking into a 72 bass accordion. The Hohner Bravo 72 Bass is a good instrument and relatively lightweight. Many of our adult students who needed a lighter instrument have been happy with that one. We've also had some students who've experience success with essential oils for their joint pain. If you send us an email at support@accordionlife.com I can send you an issue of our Accordion Life Today magazine that has suggested oils for joint pain. :) Hope you find a lighter accordion that works for you!
Susan maybe you would consider digital!! Much lighter. My 1x Roland only weighs 14 pounds and my 4x full size is still only 19 lbs. less keys on the 1x but there’s a handy button to give you a couple more octaves. Just food 4 thought.......I ordered both of mine from Crown Music in sun city AZ. Perfect and friendly service!! Totally happy. Check out Dale Mathis channel on UTUBE!! Lots of fun demos!!
Wow
@@daisyduke7473 Thanks for the advice - and the encouragement!
You should buyed hohner pirola ivp 9+3 register 120bas only 8.5kg
It’s crazy how these things all came naturally to me. The whole video I just kept nodding and saying to myself, yeah, I do that! May be a subliminal link to my accordion lessons way, way back when I was 9 years old! Thank you for these videos and lessons! This channel is very much appreciated! ❤️
Paul there are certain things you just never forget!!
Beautiful inspirational lesson ! Walk before running ! Thank you. From Canada
Patricia Bartell. Thank you so much. I've always wanted to learn to play the Accordion. I'm feeling this instrument, the full sound of an orchestra is how I describe the Accordion, or a lead guitar, a rhythm guitar. You are inspiring Patricia with your explanations and lessons. Thankyou again.
I love your co-stars! I can see tons of personality in both of them! As for my accordion, I have a very large accordion that I'm just getting used to. I just started playing 2 days ago and still fumbling with it, hence why I'm watching your amazing videos. I too would prefer a smaller sized one but it's all I have(inherited). So I'll be putting the key fundamentals to use. Thank you so much for your efforts.
Thanks! They're great to work with and definitely fun! Let us know if you have any specific questions about your accordion and welcome to the world of accordion!
I have just started playing the accordion, it is by far my favorite instrument. But I would like a good recommendation for what accordion I should get, I really like the eastern Europe Polka styles. And thank you for this lesson, Ciao.
That is not a simple, straightforward question. You'll need something that fits you well and that you like the sound of. A piano accordion is great-just know there are many variations and options as to the sound of the accordion. You'll want, at minimum, a 72 bass instrument to start with. Many professional accordionists use a 96 or 120. Feel free to email us at accordionlifeacademy@gmail.com-if I have more info, I can provide more help and I see the emails faster than the TH-cam comments. :)
@@Accordionlife Thank you for the response, I just meant what kind of accordion in contrast to the amount of basses. But I have figured out the one I like by now, the Garmoshka.
Nicely done! Enjoy the bit of humor with your partner on a lazy boy recliner :-). Glad you also addressed the fact you play with a 96 base accordion. Long time player and I noticed you weren't playing the 120 from the get-go. Overall, very well done video started playing over 40 years ago. Will be subscribing. Nice job!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!
This is so high quality teaching material, many thanks for sharing this! Warm hugs from northeast Brazil ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for that Patricia, I will buy a 96 or less bass accordion as I'm not tall. Great tips.
Thank you for the insight. The video will prepare me for my first encounter with the instrument which I still has not unboxed.
You're welcome! Congrats on the new accordion! You can find some free resources as well as paid courses on our homepage at AccordionLifeAcademy.com. Enjoy your accordion journey!
Great information. Thank you for making these videos.
NICE LADY . THANK YOU FOR QUALITY VLOG. YOU ARE AWASUME FOR US .
Best accordion tutoring.
Excellent tips how to handle the accordion and you are right on the 96 Bass handling. I was taught on all of your tips.years ago! :)
Thanks for the comment!
Very helpful, thank you! I would suggest a video on basic bellow control/movement.
EDIT: you seem to have made a video about it already, that's great!
Glad you found it helpful! And that you found the bellows video. :D
Very good teacher
Thank you! 😃
I am a piano player , I brought a 72 base accordion last December I found a lot of useful stuff in this video . I want to learn more from you . Would you please help ? I'm a beginner with a little knowledge how to play accordion
Hi! Yes! We offer online courses as well as private lessons via Zoom. You can learn more at accordionlifeacademy.com/. There are also some freebies to get you started. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We're happy to help!
@@Accordionlife should we have to pay any fee
If yes how much ?
The online courses are a monthly membership of $47/month. A private trial lesson via zoom is $35 for a half hour. Feel free to email support@accordionlife.com if you have more questions. We're more likely to see an email than a follow up comment and get back to you promptly! :) (Prices current as of August 2021)
Very nice information
So precious! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I am not a accordion player but watched your clip , nor a musicion lover although I appraise you. but how can a begginer could concieve your music lesson. but I have a keen interest to instrumental though.?
Madam, I am from India and passionately love playing piano accordion. Please upload exercises on arpeggios and scales.
We're so happy to hear that! We are currently working on some ebooks that will release in our shop within the next 6 months or so that cover arpeggios and scales. In the meantime, we do have some ebooks with root chords and inversion that may help you here: accordionlifeacademy.com/store
How did this end up in my recommendations? 🤔
I did enjoy it.
It must be a sign...:D
He looked comfy!!
I am left-handed. At age 9 i started with a piano style12 base left hand accordion. Practiced for a year and stopped. I am considering playing again. My questions are: Do you have lessons for left hand. What bass # should I start with. Where can I get a left handed accordion.
To my knowledge, there are no left handed accordions. We've had more than one left-handed student play a normal accordion-you have the edge when it comes to learning the bass side! I recommend anything with 72 basses or more. :)
@@Accordionlife Thank you for your reply.
Thank you so much dear ✌👍
I would like to learn the accordion
It's such a wonderful instrument! You can find more resources for learning to play over at our homepage here: accordionlifeacademy.com/
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Hello I'm interested in learning how to play what type of accordion would you suggest
It really depends on what style of music you want to learn, but typically we recommend starting with a piano accordion. The Hohner Bravo 72 bass is a great starter instrument that should give you enough keys to last a while and it's lightweight.
Hi - I'm 74 yrs "young" and Desperately want to learn the Accordion. Which is better... the "piano" or the "Button" type? I also play Electric Bass, Lap Steel Guitar, learning the Mandolin.... but, I have always wanted to learn the Accordion, I'm thinking that I wouldn't have to "Stretch" my fingers so much with a "Button" accordion.... yes? No? I would Really Appreciate any help you can give me... Thank You, in advance for any helpful insights you can send my way.
Great question! By 'Button' type, do you mean the chromatic accordion or diatonic accordion? They're very different. We have an article about the different types here: accordionlifeacademy.com/articles/areyoumytype
If you're referring to the chromatic accordion-no, you typically don't have to reach as far. The one thing you'll want to consider if pursuing the chromatic accordion is the ease of accessing resources-It's not as common outside of Europe. We do offer private lessons for the chromatic-you can learn more about that here: accordionlifeacademy.com/lessons
Piano accordion is more common in the USA especially and there are more resources available-including the free resources and paid courses on our home page. :)
Feel free to reach out to accordionlifeacademy@gmail.com if you have further questions. I see the emails much more frequently than TH-cam comments and am happy to help answer any questions!
The right strap looks to be in a choking position next to her neck is there any way to prevent this from happening
The strap is actually not against the front of her neck-it angled forward and out so it doesn't choke her. :)
Cool
I need to know how to make the chords on both sides
How do you get out of that contraption if there’s nobody there to help you! Backstrap looks logical but how in the heck do you reach back there to get it off
Great question! It does take a bit of practice, and sometimes you have to experiment with placement of the back strap a little bit to find what works for you. But we're used to just reaching behind and undoing it.
How to ware a smaller accordion than 96 bass? For instance 72, this size is to small to rest on your leg? Greeting from the Netherlands
Typically it's best to have an accordion that fits your torso length, so if a 72 bass doesn't sit on your leg when the straps are properly adjusted, it may be too small.
I just wanna sing serbia strong with the boys
I played piano and I couldn't manage to get the keys right until I set it on my lap, ran through the song with it in a piano-like position, then put it back on.
Wow
Thank you for little guide. It sure sound good instrument. Jussojuan
You're welcome!
My piano accordion has no manufacturer name on it. How can I identify who the manufacturer is?
That could be tough. There were a lot of small accordion factories at the peak of accordion popularity. My best recommendation would be to find some Facebook groups for the accordion and ask in there.
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for me starting the accordion is the keyboard side i dont relly get how to play cords on that side
Chords on the right hand keyboard can be really fun! We have an ebook releasing in the next few months called "The Piano Accordionist's Easy Guide to Right Hand Chords." You can join our free online community here for news, updates, and to connect with other accordionists: community.accordionlife.com/
I would like to learn Accordion but I don't have Accordion
We hope you find a good one! If you're looking for new, we do recommend the Hohner Bravo 72 as it's a very solid entry level accordion with enough bass buttons to last you quite a while.
series Name of the 96 bass Hohner accordion you have ? Sorry you speak too fast and cannot catch it . Thanks in advance
It's a Hohner Fun Flash and I also play a Hohner Fun Power. :)
@@Accordionlife thanks ! Is the fun power the all black keys accordion ? That one looks awesome ! I googled it and apparently it’s sold in Europe . Where did you buy yours ?
Sorry for the delay! We just saw your comment. The one with the all black keys and the dove in the bellows is the Hohner Fun Flash. You can customize the accordion with pretty much any color you want. We are a HOHNER dealer, so we get our instruments directly from them. They have a US branch but the accordions are custom made in Europe.
@@Accordionlife No worries, thanks for the info. Id love to learn how to play the accordion but have some back problems and Id like a small accordion. I came across this video and this guy has a tiny 8 bass accordion. Is it real or fake ? can you play that song with that accordion ? th-cam.com/video/byjPXr-7jRs/w-d-xo.html
We checked out the video. It's real. They're just using an extremely simplified version of the left hand bass. With back problems, you'll probably want a lighter accordion, but not necessarily a smaller accordion. An 8 bass is very limiting, 48 bass is much better, but still small which is nice in one way, but because it's shorter in length, it will be primarily supported by your shoulders and back. If you get a larger accordion that is long enough for your torso, you'll be able to support it on your leg instead of primarily on your shoulders/back. Often we've found that the HOHNER Bravo 72 Bass is a good option for adults who are looking for something lighter. It has enough bass buttons to keep you from being limited, but it's lightweight. I hope that helps!
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