
- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL
- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD PROFESSIONAL
NB The key you play in is important only if needing to follow specific written music, play with others who are already using that key, or accompany a singer or instrument to suit them. However please note that due to the wide variety of instruments presented, particularly in the smaller end you should look for yourself for exactly which keys will be available on the one you are investigating.
120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL
If you want to play a full range of chords associated with that key you need to use the four buttons higher than the key button, as well of course as the note below the key name button.However even with the simplest tunes if you want to play in minor keys you will also need at least the major and minor key rows.
(If bottom bass note is F you can play in any key from C upwards but not further than D if the top note is A) folk tunes) you can play in any keys except those represented by the top and bottom buttons.
If playing very simple major key tunes (e.g. The exact keys you need are not important if you can transpose into one of your available keys and play by yourself, not in ensemble. For the technically minded here is how I worked them out. With each size of accordion listed I have included the keys you should be able to play in on your choice of accordion. If a large expensive model does it have some sets of treble reeds in casotto for exceptional depth of tone and enhanced differences when combine with the other. If there are three or more sets of reeds on the treble, is the tuning system what you want (from close for Jazz to extremely detuned for Scottish or French)?. Is there a choice of sound on the bass to allow good teble/bass balance?. Are there alternative sounds you can use and if so how many.
How many different keys can you play in?. How many treble keys will you have to play your tunes on?. What types of musical results does that allow you?. With the very small instruments choices are very simple and get more complicated and exciting to decide as you get into the territory of larger more expensive instruments. And you need to take both factors into consideration. There are both your musical requirements and the accordion you find physically comfortable to use. Thinking of Buying a new Accordion? What Your choices will give you You can find my personal playing sites on Request more detail on an accordion subject. Simply because I would like more general appreciation of this wonderful instrument.īecause by playing a little more thoughtfully we can reach new audiences and get more recognition.įind when there is new stuff on this website by joining our new Facebook Community Gain popularity with general music listeners and not just fellow accordionists.Īnd yes, ALL CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE IS FREE. Integrate bass and treble sounds in different ways.
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My name is Alex Govier, a professional musician on accordion, piano and organ for over 50 years.