No charge beginner accordion lesson (lesson 1) from the DVD, Accordion Classroom - Getting Started produced by Ken Mahler of Mahler Music Center (www.accordionheaven.com) of St Paul MN. Describes fundamentals of the accordion, how to hold it, bellow control and how to use the right and left hand together.
Thank you So much, this has been really helpful, its very generous of you to put this video out.
StarTet23 2 weeks ago
Superb Ken, is there a part 2?
alistaircrat 1 month ago
The best 1st lesson on accordion on line.
lim25k 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Very helpful!
Riotgirl93 2 months ago
Thanks Ken!
herbhoover 3 months ago
Ok then hotshot, what's the proper fingering for a major scale using the ring finger to lead with?
gunthervinson 3 months ago
@gunthervinson one is just the europeon method (leading with your ring finger), and the other is the american method(with your middle), neither is considered improper. Both have their pros and cons
lonelyaccordion 3 months ago
Hey guys, great production. I'm so glad to see you teaching proper left hand technique by leading with the middle finger.
gunthervinson 4 months ago
I'm only at 5 minutes into this video, and I've already learned more about the accordian than I have learned in the past two weeks knocking around on my own! lol... I'll probably buy the DVD.
johnchristianjr 6 months ago
Ken, thanks so much... this was VERY helpful. Just starting out here so really appreciated your easy-to-follow explanations.
John
jfhmusic 10 months ago