1/3/2023 0 Comments 120 bass accordion method![]() Never pull the bellows from a high or low position – when not playing the left hand – this contributes to poor bellowing technique.ĭo NOT pull your bellows OUT – allow gravity to gently pull them DOWN – and allow the natural arch of your shoulder and forearm to ARCH the bellows backward. ![]() Test it out – your fingernail should be in alignment with the front side of the button.Īlign the forearm – so that your hand is centered on the mid-range of the buttons you will be playing for the selection (or common position – line up with the C Bass). This usually means the pad of your palm (by the wrist) will remain flat on the side of the accordion bass section – and the pad behind your large knuckles – will ride higher that the side of the accordion – allowing for free finger movement.įingertips should have a straight – downward action when striking the bass buttons – if you come in TOO LOW – you will catch the buttons behind. Pull your hand through the bass strap enough to so that your fingers falls in a natural curve – with your longest finger (3 rd) reaching the Bass row comfortably. (See the Bellow Section for more bellow exercises). It should be snug enough to NOT turn your hand BLUE or prevent you from sliding up or down – but should NOT allow your wrist to have to HUMP in or out – when pulling your bellows. The tightness of your bass strap –is crucial. The accordion position – full weight is on the left leg – so the bellows are free to FALL to the left of your leg. Please review these tricks – and positions. So many accordionists have come to the instrument – from the piano or another instrument. We think if we hit the correct bass and chord – YEAH – We are DONE! NOOOOOOO! So many of us – totally neglect the basses or left hand. ![]()
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