How to Play the Accordion: Lesson #1 - Getting started right!

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[pattmcgood]

Thanks for going over the details . And you are motivating.

[TomRiddleMeThisSpock]

Thank you so much for this video. I've wanted to learn accordion since a little kid. I love drone music. I'm finally getting one at 24 and I am thrilled!

[michaelharris]

Probably the best how to play the accordion video to ever exist and they quit making videos for years ago.... If the channel owner is reading this please make more videos 😔

[Wheels-Wheels-Wheels]

Excellent tutorial on the basic, but often overlooked aspect of positioning the accordion.

[ramise]

Thanks all the videos I've watched so far have not discussed any of this and it's important for beginners to start with the right ergonomic information.

[irtravel]

Hi thanks excelent learning. From iran

[anthonyd]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELPFUL GUIDANCE AND TEACHING!!!

[vinkelheimer]

Exactly what I needed ... thanks so much!

[loiscorcoran]

So very helpful! I love the humor, too. Playing needs to be fun! Thank you for this video! I will be watching more, for sure.

[rolandomalafu]

Thank you for this first lesson on playing the accordion. I am inspired to proceed on.

[sukiamirapu]

It's so nice to watch your start-up tutorial and I hope youngsters planning to embark on their journey as accordionists take advantage of your demonstration.

[fimethr]

the dude looks like he's resisting laugh so hard lmfaoaooaoaoaoa bro fighting for his life

[JiLUSZtudio]

Thx for the tips. I'm an adult beginner here.

[animalic]

Helpful information. My grandfather gave me a small accordion that I never mastered, stopped using decades ago, and am interested in trying again if I can find easy-to-understand lessons to quickly play something interesting. If that happens and I enjoy it, I'd consider going further.

When is Lesson #2?

[mehmetaydemir]

My husband, I play other instruments, I can not use the left hand of Akordeona. I do not speak English but I try to understand it by seeing it. By coincidence I found my video now. Very helpful thank you. TURKEY

[peterbhatia]

What is the function of register?? Has it to be kept pressed to play the Accordion??
Please advise. Thanks.
Pedro Sydney

[dandevlin]

What is the accordion tune that begins around 1:00 in this video? I like it!

[pugo]

I wish I’ve watched this video two years ago.

[Northon]

What courses do you have for advanced students. I have had lessons for several years and now want to pick it up again.

[ownsu]

I have one but mine doesn't have a keyboard or a back strap