How to Play the Accordion : Introduction to the Accordion: a Free Online Music Lesson for Beginners

A piano accordion has bellows, a keyboard for playing melodies, and buttons for playing bass parts and harmonies. Learn the basics of an accordion, how to hold it and how it is played in this free online video music lesson for beginners.

Expert: Brett Larsen
Contact: www.spencerthegardener.com
Bio: Brett Larsen earned a B.A. in music composition from UCSB in 1992 and currently works as a middle school music teacher offering classes in Band, Mariachi Strings, and Chorus.
Filmmaker: Loren Hillebrand

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[phebek59]

hey, the guy has made an effort to try to teach it!

a little respect, please.

[MrPascow]

well if you guys know so much wheres your video?

[esroach]

how do you know what type of accordion to start with?

[Astronautical123]

you sound very peaceful

[nobrayn]

@derail14 Dude, he's wearing a lapel mic for the video. Also, I'm commenting on a 3 year old post. I'm so cool.

[Valsedesneiges]

C'est très bien de présenter l'Accordéon comme tu le fais.

Bravo********

Thank you very much

Daria

[NatratAtattat]

@derail14 Maybe he wants to look cool

[KirovAirship8000]

I like accordion

[elvarge0]

pototoe salad

[derail14]

If this guy is teaching accordion he should at least hold it the proper way, that low F should be about 1 inch below the shoulder not down low like he is doing.