How To Play The Accordion For Beginners | Accordion Life Academy

Having a good foundation in anything is the key to success. In this video, Patricia Bartell goes over elements that important for every beginning accordionist. From proper posture to shoulder straps, you'll discover the essentials you need to know right from the start!

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Patricia Bartell, Founder & CEO of Accordion Life Academy
Patricia Bartell’s accordion life began at the age of eight. Originally from an orphanage in La Paz, Bolivia, Patricia went on to graduate from Whitworth University with a B.A. in Music Education and Accordion Performance.

Since graduating, Patricia has continued to hone her artistry and skill. She has studied under piano and accordion masters, such as Dr. Judith Schoepflin, Kendall Feeney, and Frederic Deschamps. Her training and talent have lead to her successfully competing in international accordion competitions around the world.

Patricia is recognized in North America as well as internationally as an adjudicator, performer, and a master teacher.

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[jmack]

Beautiful inspirational lesson ! Walk before running ! Thank you. From Canada

[SusanCallHutchison]

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.

[reghanlindley]

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!

[paulr]

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! ❤️

[izzyh.]

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.

[downtoearth]

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.

[ptpicaso]

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!

[ashokkumarmandavi]

NICE LADY . THANK YOU FOR QUALITY VLOG. YOU ARE AWASUME FOR US .

[mateusdp]

This is so high quality teaching material, many thanks for sharing this! Warm hugs from northeast Brazil ❤

[markmiller]

Great information. Thank you for making these videos.

[downtoearth]

Thank you for that Patricia, I will buy a 96 or less bass accordion as I'm not tall. Great tips.

[bismiallah]

Thank you for the insight. The video will prepare me for my first encounter with the instrument which I still has not unboxed.

[Crookcowboy]

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.

[JosephPGrima]

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! :)

[Aalii]

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!

[JenniMeer]

How did this end up in my recommendations? 🤔
I did enjoy it.

[somdebsen]

Madam, I am from India and passionately love playing piano accordion. Please upload exercises on arpeggios and scales.

[v.abishai]

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

[edwardc]

The right strap looks to be in a choking position next to her neck is there any way to prevent this from happening

[ashokkumarmandavi]

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.?