@ckn1000 … @ckn1000 Congratulations! I play a Weltmeister Cassotto myself although mine is 96 bass. I used to play 120 bass, but like the decreased weight of the 96 bass. Keep playing! Good luck.
Not really that … Not really that confusing – I’m just dense. I just bought (used) a 48 bass and am already shopping for another. I’m looking at a Weltmeister Stella on Ebay which is a much smaller and lighter deal – also looks like I get a 7th chord on the button side. The 48 bass only does maj. and min. which is really okay for me with my beginner style.
@ckn1000 I’m sorry. … @ckn1000 I’m sorry. As I was replying I was afraid I was being confusing. I too came from the piano. Here is one way to think of it: On the piano YOU have to create all the chords and intervals even though over 90% of them remain constant from song to song. How many times does a song go from C to F to G7 back to C, for example? The stradella layout recognizes how over 90% (perhaps close to 100%) of Western music is written and organizes the buttons in the most efficient manner possible.
Arghh, see you’re … Arghh, see you’re confusing me now! I’m a piano player and I’m used to notes being in order, so this skipping about with the left hand in increments of 5ths with rows of buttons, well . .. . I think the less I try to understand the accordion, the better for me. I’m going to wing it. I think. But I will ponder what you’ve said and I thank you again.
@ckn1000 Don’t let … @ckn1000 Don’t let the counter basses confuse you! They are just a third above the fundamental bass note. So, the counters to Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A and E would be G, D, A, E, B, F# and C#. Think of a C major chord: 1=C, 3=E and 5=G. The accordion is so awesome: If you put your finger on C, 1 button farther away from C is E, and is moving up from C you have G! (Moving down you have F which is the “4″ in the 1-4-5 progression.) Amazing arrangement! Make sure you get yourself a teacher!
Oh, I see. That … Oh, I see. That whole counter bass thing confuses me – but I’ll probably go ahead and get that 40 bass because it looks like too much fun. Thank-you so much for your reply, it really helped.
@ckn1000 It depends … @ckn1000 It depends on the accordion and how it was configured. My knowledge of 40 bass accordions tells me you will have Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A and E as the fundamental basses, counter basses, major, minor, and 7ths. So all the chords you mentioned would be covered.
So, if I bought … So, if I bought myself a 40 bass accordion would I be able to play “I shot the Sheriff” (for instance)? If I played in the key of G and the chords were Gm,Cm,Bflat m, Am, Dm – I’m not going to have all those intervals in the bass, am I?
this is very good- … this is very good- you present the information very well- thank you! only thing is you should have someone help you film it- otherwise its great! : ) thanks again! : )
I only want to tell … I only want to tell everyone that it is a pleasure to watch that clear, simple and nice films about playing on accordion …my compliments cause I have had to looking for this a lot.
hey this is a … hey this is a really fantastic instruction video. great repetition of what is being taught. what an excellent teacher!! THANK YOU for the video!
The accordion bass button layout and theory are explained in this fast paced 7 minute instructional video by the creator of accordion flashcards
@ckn1000 …
@ckn1000 Congratulations! I play a Weltmeister Cassotto myself although mine is 96 bass. I used to play 120 bass, but like the decreased weight of the 96 bass. Keep playing! Good luck.
Not really that …
Not really that confusing – I’m just dense. I just bought (used) a 48 bass and am already shopping for another. I’m looking at a Weltmeister Stella on Ebay which is a much smaller and lighter deal – also looks like I get a 7th chord on the button side. The 48 bass only does maj. and min. which is really okay for me with my beginner style.
@ckn1000 I’m sorry. …
@ckn1000 I’m sorry. As I was replying I was afraid I was being confusing. I too came from the piano. Here is one way to think of it: On the piano YOU have to create all the chords and intervals even though over 90% of them remain constant from song to song. How many times does a song go from C to F to G7 back to C, for example? The stradella layout recognizes how over 90% (perhaps close to 100%) of Western music is written and organizes the buttons in the most efficient manner possible.
Arghh, see you’re …
Arghh, see you’re confusing me now! I’m a piano player and I’m used to notes being in order, so this skipping about with the left hand in increments of 5ths with rows of buttons, well . .. . I think the less I try to understand the accordion, the better for me. I’m going to wing it. I think. But I will ponder what you’ve said and I thank you again.
@ckn1000 Don’t let …
@ckn1000 Don’t let the counter basses confuse you! They are just a third above the fundamental bass note. So, the counters to Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A and E would be G, D, A, E, B, F# and C#. Think of a C major chord: 1=C, 3=E and 5=G. The accordion is so awesome: If you put your finger on C, 1 button farther away from C is E, and is moving up from C you have G! (Moving down you have F which is the “4″ in the 1-4-5 progression.) Amazing arrangement! Make sure you get yourself a teacher!
Oh, I see. That …
Oh, I see. That whole counter bass thing confuses me – but I’ll probably go ahead and get that 40 bass because it looks like too much fun. Thank-you so much for your reply, it really helped.
@ckn1000 It depends …
@ckn1000 It depends on the accordion and how it was configured. My knowledge of 40 bass accordions tells me you will have Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A and E as the fundamental basses, counter basses, major, minor, and 7ths. So all the chords you mentioned would be covered.
So, if I bought …
So, if I bought myself a 40 bass accordion would I be able to play “I shot the Sheriff” (for instance)? If I played in the key of G and the chords were Gm,Cm,Bflat m, Am, Dm – I’m not going to have all those intervals in the bass, am I?
I love your …
I love your teaching style!
this is very good- …
this is very good- you present the information very well- thank you! only thing is you should have someone help you film it- otherwise its great! : ) thanks again! : )
appreciated this …
appreciated this teaching video very much. you are a very good teacher
maestro!
maestro!
interesting what …
interesting what you said about 70 vs 120 bass. saved me some money I think!
Excellent tutorial. …
Excellent tutorial. Very charmingly made too.
thank you so much!! …
thank you so much!!! i just got my accordion today and im already playing my first song thanks to you!!
I only want to tell …
I only want to tell everyone that it is a pleasure to watch that clear, simple and nice films about playing on accordion …my compliments cause I have had to looking for this a lot.
Thanks, I’m a …
Thanks, I’m a teacher by trade, but not a music teacher. I appreciate all the comments! -Bill
great film and …
great film and teacher… more films
Bill, you’re a gem, …
Bill, you’re a gem, I could never work out how this thing works. Thanks a lot.
very helpful to me …
very helpful to me thankyou, pleacedont stop.
hey this is a …
hey this is a really fantastic instruction video. great repetition of what is being taught. what an excellent teacher!! THANK YOU for the video!
great! thank u!!
great! thank u!!
Nice. 5stars! *****
Nice. 5stars! *****
Great teacher!
Great teacher!
excellent video. …
excellent video. Thorough explanations well done.