This is a short primer on the ins and outs of holding the accordion, using the bass to accompany yourself and the different blends that are commonly used.
What’s the name of … What’s the name of the accordion that is not much bigger than the palm of your hands, hexagon in shape on the ends, push button, and an accordion bladder in between……????
Fascinating stuff, … Fascinating stuff, and a *great* job of *teaching*, which was the whole point . I’ve never played an accordion, but am very musically-inclined otherwise (several instruments), and got curious after watching JoEl Sonnier rip up “Evangeline Special”. Interesting to note that it’s a “two-key” instrument, like the old two-valve bugles used in drum-corps. A question: What do the four knobs above the chord-keyboard do? Are they for changing reed-sets or something? Or maybe fine-tuning in some way?
the advice on … the advice on holding the accordion and
how to use the thumbstrap is priceless
IVE BEEN CONTORTING MYSELF FOR
MONTHS GETTIN NOWHERE.
Bill
Chromatic boxes, … Chromatic boxes, are almost like a piano accordions, the keys are same in an out, however,I was thinking, is there anyway possible to make a G chord or A chord on the Cajun box? Or should I juss use the F chord an B chord ?
Here I am wanting … Here I am wanting to learn the 5 row chromatic. On a C accordion the 5 and 7 buttons would imply a D chord on the pull and a C chord on the push.
Can I use the 5 an … Can I use the 5 an 7 button to make the g an a chord, so I can play,(C major chord scale in 3rds) ? I want to buy a 10 button accordion, please respond….
Great instructional video which I will save. Can I purchase a 10 button in the key of “G” or should I since I sing in the key of “G” and will it still sound cajun if I do?
thanks so much!
Ohhh, chere! Love … Ohhh, chere! Love your music – but you make it look waaaaaaaaaay too easy. LOL Would have to watch this a thousand times to get the hang of it. Plus, I need an accordion, so … until then, gonna watch. And watch. And watch – LOL Well done.
This is a short primer on the ins and outs of holding the accordion, using the bass to accompany yourself and the different blends that are commonly used.
Love to get one but …
Love to get one but I don’t know what to buy. Anyone have suggestions for reasonable, under $500, starters ?
i’m getting an …
i’m getting an accordian this week, know anyone who teachers accordian in baton rouge? or new roads?
Concertina. They …
Concertina. They come in both Anglo (Diatonic) and English (Chromatic) styles.
What’s the name of …
What’s the name of the accordion that is not much bigger than the palm of your hands, hexagon in shape on the ends, push button, and an accordion bladder in between……????
Fascinating stuff, …
. I’ve never played an accordion, but am very musically-inclined otherwise (several instruments), and got curious after watching JoEl Sonnier rip up “Evangeline Special”. Interesting to note that it’s a “two-key” instrument, like the old two-valve bugles used in drum-corps. A question: What do the four knobs above the chord-keyboard do? Are they for changing reed-sets or something? Or maybe fine-tuning in some way?
Fascinating stuff, and a *great* job of *teaching*, which was the whole point
hi! wow you are …
hi! wow you are good! i was wondering what is the combination key of a minor.. i just just figure it out…
the advice on …
the advice on holding the accordion and
how to use the thumbstrap is priceless
IVE BEEN CONTORTING MYSELF FOR
MONTHS GETTIN NOWHERE.
Bill
thanks very much …
thanks very much for sharing your knowledge with me. i will now go
and practice it.
bill (scotland)
Chromatic boxes, …
Chromatic boxes, are almost like a piano accordions, the keys are same in an out, however,I was thinking, is there anyway possible to make a G chord or A chord on the Cajun box? Or should I juss use the F chord an B chord ?
A “C” accordion …
A “C” accordion will also play in the key of G. Roughly half of the Cajun repertoire is in G on a C accordion.
Here I am wanting …
Here I am wanting to learn the 5 row chromatic. On a C accordion the 5 and 7 buttons would imply a D chord on the pull and a C chord on the push.
Can I use the 5 an …
Can I use the 5 an 7 button to make the g an a chord, so I can play,(C major chord scale in 3rds) ? I want to buy a 10 button accordion, please respond….
Hi
Great …
Hi
Great instructional video which I will save. Can I purchase a 10 button in the key of “G” or should I since I sing in the key of “G” and will it still sound cajun if I do?
thanks so much!
Ohhh, chere! Love …
Ohhh, chere! Love your music – but you make it look waaaaaaaaaay too easy. LOL Would have to watch this a thousand times to get the hang of it. Plus, I need an accordion, so … until then, gonna watch. And watch. And watch – LOL Well done.
Is that a Martin?
*StormSpinner* in Texas.