I have learned more from this video than the two books and countless internet searches I've struggled with. Thank you, Ken. Brilliantly presented and just great video. That accordion is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Thank you for this very helpful video! I just bought a nice accordion at an estate sale (impulse buy) and even though it came with some beginner instructional books, they included no mention nor description of the proper positioning of the accordion and its straps, how to expand the bellows correctly, and what all those buttons do. Your video is a clear and concise overview of all the basics - the best I've seen on TH-cam yet!
Thanks for this beginner's lesson. I especially appreciate the details you give about best adjustment for the left-hand strap and the direction to move the bellows (not just out, but down and out). These are important issues, and I haven't seen them addressed in any of the several method books I've looked at-even the good ones! So, again, thank you!
Excellent video. You mention other lessons in this video. Do you think you could put a playlist together to give some chronological order to your videos? It would be as great help. Thanks once again
Thank you so very VERY MUCH!!! This is just wonderful instruction, very clear and easy to understand. I love the way the knowledge builds on its self. You’re a great teacher and I appreciate your time and efforts. More power to you.
Thank you for this lesson. I just acquired a accordion from my husbands moms house. Its really fun to play. Although I know not a thing about it but I know how to play piano.
This is only part of the Accordion Classroom - Getting Started DVD. The DVD is basically one year of instructions and is available at his website as described in the content of the beginner accordion lesson.
yup, great lesson - got me through my first week :) perhaps ill-advisedly I fell for a hohner 120 bass in a shop second hand, thought.. oh my what have i done, this won't be easy... but .. glad I did. The tip on straps was particularly useful :) I'm happily getting to grips with the piano and bass bits already, might even take it out live in a couple of months. Helped that I'm a keyboard player, and have an indian harmonium which helps with the playing and bellows certainly.
Excellent and useful information.i play keyboard in my church, interested in playing accordion also.suggest me a brand and model, I'm from India.Let me know where I can get.
All right! Somebody knows the 4-3 method, too. I learned it in 1967 and have never found anyone else who plays that method. It is much smoother and provides great control of the left side. The "stretch" is very comfortable especially for the diminished chord. This guy gives a great lesson.
i definitely would like to purchase several of the dvds in this series...i just wish there was a package (like the first two or three dvds and corresponding books) deal of some sort, at a bit of a discount for buying all at once...
thank you, I was wondering what the bar is you press that is on the left hand by the bass buttons. I have a bar that presses but does not seem to do anything.
Сэр, emeğinize здоровья, я следую из Турции, я играю на гармошку, я не могу сделать орел левой руки, ни турецкого образовательного видео в Интернете, пытаясь выяснить, зрительно уроки, мы благодарим тысячи, я предлагаю свое почтение.
Hi Bruce Could you please give some beginners lessons on a 48 chord piano accordion. Can you please go very slow on explaining the 3 button practice Kind regards John uk..
+John Jackson interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to learn how to play piano online try Jadonite Piano Player Buddy (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my co-worker got great success with it.
I'm not sure but , if anyone else is searching learn how to play piano notes try *Awsomic Piano Tutor* (should be on google have a look)? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.
This is outstanding! It's so rare to see skillful, experienced teachers on youtube. Thank you so much for posting this!
This is the best instructional video I have seen, it's the way this man communicates. Wonderful.
I have learned more from this video than the two books and countless internet searches I've struggled with. Thank you, Ken. Brilliantly presented and just great video. That accordion is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Thank you for this very helpful video! I just bought a nice accordion at an estate sale (impulse buy) and even though it came with some beginner instructional books, they included no mention nor description of the proper positioning of the accordion and its straps, how to expand the bellows correctly, and what all those buttons do. Your video is a clear and concise overview of all the basics - the best I've seen on TH-cam yet!
The points about bellows control and being relaxed are especially valuable for the beginners.
this is the best instructions on how to play an instrument that I have ever seen on youtube
Thanks for this beginner's lesson. I especially appreciate the details you give about best adjustment for the left-hand strap and the direction to move the bellows (not just out, but down and out). These are important issues, and I haven't seen them addressed in any of the several method books I've looked at-even the good ones! So, again, thank you!
The best 1st lesson on accordion on line.
Excellent video. You mention other lessons in this video. Do you think you could put a playlist together to give some chronological order to your videos? It would be as great help.
Thanks once again
Thank you so very VERY MUCH!!! This is just wonderful instruction, very clear and easy to understand. I love the way the knowledge builds on its self. You’re a great teacher and I appreciate your time and efforts. More power to you.
Thank you for this lesson. I just acquired a accordion from my husbands moms house. Its really fun to play. Although I know not a thing about it but I know how to play piano.
Nice. Thank you. You make it look easy.
Thanks a bunch. I just picked up my first accordion and this video explains a lot.
Thank you for your informative vlog..❤❤❤🙏🙏👍👍
Ken, thanks so much... this was VERY helpful. Just starting out here so really appreciated your easy-to-follow explanations.
John
Thank you So much, this has been really helpful, its very generous of you to put this video out.
This is only part of the Accordion Classroom - Getting Started DVD. The DVD is basically one year of instructions and is available at his website as described in the content of the beginner accordion lesson.
Great Video! I'm playing my accordian! Thanks Ken!
thanks for the wonderful tutorial it really helped alot. keep the great work up. best of luck from osman Egypt
yup, great lesson - got me through my first week :) perhaps ill-advisedly I fell for a hohner 120 bass in a shop second hand, thought.. oh my what have i done, this won't be easy... but .. glad I did. The tip on straps was particularly useful :) I'm happily getting to grips with the piano and bass bits already, might even take it out live in a couple of months. Helped that I'm a keyboard player, and have an indian harmonium which helps with the playing and bellows certainly.
Thank you for your time.
Keep up the good work ken,it's a great instrument!
Отличная школа!
Thanks so much, Ken!
Thank you. This is very helpful.
great insights !!!! well done.
Enjoyed this. Thanks.
Excellent and useful information.i play keyboard in my church, interested in playing accordion also.suggest me a brand and model, I'm from India.Let me know where I can get.
love it love it love it
Great lesson, it is however advizable to practice the bass with 4-3 instead of 3-2, it is bit more difficult at first, but it will benefit later.
All right! Somebody knows the 4-3 method, too. I learned it in 1967 and have never found anyone else who plays that method. It is much smoother and provides great control of the left side. The "stretch" is very comfortable especially for the diminished chord. This guy gives a great lesson.
i definitely would like to purchase several of the dvds in this series...i just wish there was a package (like the first two or three dvds and corresponding books) deal of some sort, at a bit of a discount for buying all at once...
Very helpful!
Thank you so much!!!
thank you, I was wondering what the bar is you press that is on the left hand by the bass buttons. I have a bar that presses but does not seem to do anything.
Great stuff! I just promised myself I would learn how to play the accordion using my grandpa's old one. How can I get part two of this lesson?
You should be teaching finger 4 (ring finger) for bass and counterbass. It's much easier and makes better use of the left hand.
Hi you mentioned doing an intermediate video. I would like to see one. Could you please do one
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I think that was awesome! Wish you would teach that at koocam. I would definitely pay to learn that from u to get suitable info
Excellent Knowlege
what is recomeden for beginners key or buttons on the acordion sorrey for my bad inglish
Сэр, emeğinize здоровья, я следую из Турции, я играю на гармошку, я не могу сделать орел левой руки, ни турецкого образовательного видео в Интернете, пытаясь выяснить, зрительно уроки, мы благодарим тысячи, я предлагаю свое почтение.
Hi Bruce
Could you please give some beginners lessons on a 48 chord piano accordion. Can you please go very slow on explaining the 3 button practice
Kind regards John uk..
+John Jackson interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to learn how to play piano online try Jadonite Piano Player Buddy (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my co-worker got great success with it.
My Accordion only has five rows for buttons. It's a Hohner Verdi II.
I'm not sure but ,
if anyone else is searching
learn how to play piano notes try *Awsomic Piano Tutor* (should be on google have a look)?
Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.
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Ah, I see. Thanks alot!
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the 4 th finger should be used to play the basses & counter basses, 3-2 went out of style years ago.
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Accidemtly pressed dislike .