Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Getting to Know Your Instrument
• Part 2 of 3: Positioning the accordion
• Part 3 of 3: Playing the accordion
• Warnings

Do you think that learning to play the accordion is very difficult and you cannot do without knowledge of musical notation? Many people hold this opinion, but it is wrong. If you want to learn how to play the accordion, this article is for you. You will find many helpful tips for yourself.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Getting to Know Your Instrument

1. 1 Get a good tool that fits all your needs. Music stores provide a wide variety of accordions. You should choose the one that is suitable for beginners. Explore all the information on this issue. The more information you collect, the more successful your learning process will be.Here is the most suitable option for a beginner. :
   • Keyboard accordion. This is the most popular type of accordion, which has managed to combine the features of several instruments, in particular the piano. The number of keys on the right keyboard ranges from 25 to 45. The left keyboard of the accordion consists of 120 buttons. The location of the buttons (bass and chords) on the left side is called the Stradella bass system.
2. 2 Get to know the instrument design. An accordion consists of several parts that are very important for a good sounding instrument. :
   • Keys. The keys can be seen on the keyboard of the instrument.
   • The fur is the middle part of the accordion, which creates an air flow when squeezed and stretched.
   • Through-hole air valve. The function of this valve is to silently open and close the bellows of the instrument, while adjusting the sound intensity.
   • Right shoulder strap. This is the main belt that determines the position of the tool.
3. 3 Purchase an accordion of the correct size. For children and teenagers, it is better to choose a smaller tool. This is due to the fact that the size of a child's hand is much smaller than that of an adult.
   • An accordion with twenty-five keys on the right keyboard and 12 basses is suitable for a child.
   • For teens and adults - 48 basses and 26 keys.
   • A forty-eight bass accordion is very easy to use and doesn't weigh very much. In addition, you can play many different tunes on it.
4. 4 Take an accordion. Fasten the accordion with the straps so that the back side fits snugly against the chest. When playing the accordion, your left hand will move horizontally and vertically, while your right hand will only move vertically. You should be comfortable when holding the accordion. ...

Part 2 of 3: Positioning the accordion

1. 1 When playing the accordion, you can sit or stand. Some people prefer to stand while playing, others sit. Comfort is the determining factor here. So try different options until you feel comfortable and at ease.
2. 2 Don't slouch. Body position is a very important factor when playing the accordion. Slouching can make it difficult to maintain your balance, which will negatively affect the game. ...
3. 3 Learn to keep your balance. The accordion is a relatively large instrument and will take some time to get used to. It is very important to learn how to maintain balance, as this affects sound production. Do not lean forward, sideways or lean back. ...
4. 4 Slip your hands through the straps as if you were holding a backpack on your stomach with the keys and buttons facing outward, with the piano keys on the right and your left hand under the bass strap - the short strap on the left side of the accordion. .
   • Please note that, at the top left side there is a small control wheel with which you can tighten or loosen the belt.
   • Make sure your accordion is firmly pressed against your chest and does not move when you change your body position.
5. 5 You can use a back strap. This belt can be very useful. In order to reduce stress, you can use an accordion back strap. In addition, thanks to this strap, the back of the instrument will fit snugly against the chest. ...
   • Please note that if the back strap is fastened too low, your shoulder straps may not fit snugly against your shoulders, which will negatively affect the stability of the accordion.
   • Fasten the back strap above or diagonally.
   • The best option is to adjust the belts so that the tool has a stable position when guiding the fur.
6. 6 Open the top and bottom clasps, but try not to open or squeeze the accordion just yet.

Part 3 of 3: Playing the accordion

1. 1 Keep your right hand parallel to the keyboard. The right hand should be free of tension.The forearm and hand should form a single unit. The palm should be parallel to the keyboard. You need to get used to this hand position. ...
   • This only applies to the right hand.
2. 2 Slide your left hand under the bass strap - the short strap on the left side of the accordion. The fingers should be bent at the joints when pressing the buttons on the left keyboard. The right hand should be relaxed and free. ...
3. 3 Click on the button on the left near the belt. Do it gently. The movement of the fur is carried out with the left hand. By pressing the button located on the left near the strap, you will hear a hissing sound, this is the air coming out of the accordion.
   • Please note that it is very important to use this button while dribbling the 'Mech while playing.
   • Do not press down on the keys as you squeeze and unclench the fur. The volume of the sound on the accordion is independent of the force of impact, pressing, or finger pressure on the key.
4. 4 Learn to play the left side of the accordion. The left side represents the vertical rows of bass keys and chords. A characteristic of the accordion is that when the buttons are pressed, not one sound sounds, but several. These are chords. ...
   • A chord is two or more notes played at the same time.
   • When pressing the buttons, do not put your fingers on them. Imagine your fingers bouncing off something hot.
5. 5 Learn to play the accordion without looking at your hands. It will be quite difficult at first, but possible. Practice. ...
6. 6 Find the note C. Find the button with a small notch that matches the C note. If you have a larger accordion model, the C note is in the second row.
7. 7 Take your time to master the right side of the accordion. Focus all your attention on the first two rows of buttons. ...
   • No matter how many buttons there are on your accordion, look only at the first two rows.
8. 8 Press the note button up with your index finger. Directly below this button, press the next row button with your thumb. This button is closer to the center, but right below the button that your index finger is on.
9. 9 Try stretching and squeezing the fur. Then press the two buttons alternately and you will have a chord.
   • Try to stretch the furs smoothly to get a nice twang.
10. 10 Try a waltz rhythm. Waltz count: 1, 2, 3-1, 2, 3. Play the C note on the first beat, and the button below the C note on the second and third beats. ...
11. 11 Press the corresponding buttons on the left and right side of the accordion. You will have a simple accompaniment.
12. 12 Try stretching the furs while alternately pressing the four buttons discussed above. Repeat several times.
13. 13 Practice doing small exercises. The following exercise will help you play your first sound sequence. :
    • Unfold the tool bellows.
    • Squeeze them gently and smoothly while holding down the first key.
    • While continuing to hold the key, unfold the tool bellows again.
    • Go to the next key, unfold and fold the furs again.
    • Move to the next key, you've already played C, D, E, F, G, A.
14. 14 Try a harder exercise. There are two chords in this exercise. Place your thumb on the do and your pinky on the salt. Start with the third finger, which you place on the mi.
15. 15 Practice. You may find this exercise very difficult at first, but "practice makes it perfect." Do the above exercise until you feel like you can move on.

Warnings

• Never stretch or squeeze the accordion without first pressing a note or the bellows release button (a button on the top of the bass row that allows the bellows to stretch and contract without making a sound): this can damage the reeds and the accordion will sound out of tune.
• Store the accordion upright.
• Store the accordion at a moderate temperature.
• The sound bars in the accordion are attached with special wax, prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures can soften the wax, which will negatively affect your instrument.
• Do not store the instrument in the machine, as temperature fluctuations can adversely affect the instrument.