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Did you know there are many different types of accordions? Watch this video as Patricia Bartell shows you 7 of the most common types of accordions and how they differ one from another. Join our FREE private accordion community to connect with others who play the accordion: community.accordionlife.com/
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Patricia Bartell’s accordion life began at the age of eight. Originally from an orphanage in La Paz, Bolivia, Patricia went on to graduate from Whitworth University with a B.A. in Music Education and Accordion Performance.
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@Izakokomarixyz 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa, that was probably the most in-depth video I’ve ever seen on the types of accordions, and I’ve seen plenty! Great video!

@skn9895 3 жыл бұрын

My head just exploded... Information overload! I had no idea there were so many different styles of accordians...

@1776adb 3 жыл бұрын

Working diligently to master the Cajun version, of which I love the sound of. Thank you for the informative video.

@codyives5409 3 жыл бұрын

The variety of accordions is very interesting, and the diatonic accordions have many various types. I seen in the Basque region of Spain they use the “trikitixa,” a two-row diatonic accordion that uses a bisonoric treble and a unisonoric bass (many specially made by Zero Sette in Italy). In Portugal, they use three-row diatonic accordions that are very wet tuned (and some have four middle reeds). Also, they refer to them as “concertinas,” so I’m not sure what the Portuguese would call the actual Anglo, English, duet, or German concertinas. Also, Renato Borghetti, an accordion player from southern Brazil, played an accordion that looks like a two-row diatonic with a Stradella bass system.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! There were too many varieties for us to mention all of them in this video. Diatonic terminology in particular is confusing as different countries/cultures use different terms that cover the entire family of diatonic accordions under one name -- concertina as you mentioned and sometimes melodeon. The Shand Morino is another kind of diatonic that has stradella bass system on the left hand - similar to what you mentioned Renato Borghetti plays. :) Renato's accordion also looks like it has a 'helper row' similar to the Club System.

@ericsolomon7149 Жыл бұрын

This Woman is an inspiration! Such passion and knowledge and skill in delivering the information!

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@stevemarx415 3 жыл бұрын

There is one accordion you may or may not know . Is the Serbian accordion with 6 rows of buttons . It basically is a double 3 row Russian with not a heavy bass like a bayan . Very useful for playing in any key . A wonderful idea . They are even better with squeezed reeds . Very sensitive. Regards

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@corrienosov2475 3 жыл бұрын

This was fun! I have several types of accordions -- diatonic, Garmoshka, chromatic, but only play the piano accordion. Someday I'll try the others! :)

@daisyduke7473 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun collection. The thought of diatonic boggles my mind. I have a hard enough time to figure out the keys!! Lol

@jasonsummit1885 2 жыл бұрын

You'll find that the chromatic button accordion is quite a bit easier than piano, as the button pattern is the same no matter what key you're playing in.😁 I played piano accordion from age 12 to age 30 before switching to a C system button and glad I did.👍

@victorchozen4205 Жыл бұрын

@@daisyduke7473 i started the diatonic and is super fun. Polkas are where its at

@Nikita35485 Жыл бұрын

For a while I have only bayan cause it is the most popular maybe in my country.

@kontosgeorge5385 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic presentation, Patricia really knows her stuff!

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@edwardarling3387 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! A wonderful overview. You inspired me to try other types of accordions.

@iceyice1796 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Ive spent the last 8-9 years playing the accordion, and have been loving it. My first accordion was a chromatic button accordion, now I play a 120 base piano accordion and continue to get lessons for it weekly. Always enjoy playing it out in my local park as a fun pass time, but also to make others happy as Im the only player in my local area.

@leonelmartinezjr8446 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Very instructive and inspirational

@alessandrorossi1294 Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing video, thanks for all the details!

@marcialydiksen965 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I play a piano accordion.

@MiauMichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative 😊

@bbbernier 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!!

@edwardmanfredi121 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video, Patricia ! Accordions and Accordionists need all the fans they can get. You're a great ambassador. Have been reading your magazine since you started and enjoy it very much. I have been playing piano accordion for 69 years...yeh, you read that right !

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're glad you've enjoyed the magazine and the video. Congrats on 69 years of playing the accordion! :)

@emilasmussen2699 Жыл бұрын

Very informativ ... thank you ...

@downtoearth5108 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful explanations, thank you. I'm going to learn to play the Accordion. It has a full, it can be harmonic, or diatonic, an accordion is like a couple of instruments. I feel it in my heart. Thank you again, I've found you I've subscribed and following you.

@sewind6613 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, and beautifully presented. Thank you.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Zany4God 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your blog. I really like accordion music. I like that great sonorous sound when they are played with gusto.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! :)

@elprieto3183 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! HOHNER ALL THE WAY! From New Braunfels TX Darren prieto y sus amigos

@38scsharma 2 жыл бұрын

Great information - thanks -well done !

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jfamilytv8392 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Surprised you didn’t show us how they SOUND too! That would have made this the best video ever! Thanks very much

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! We would have LOVED to demo all the accordions for you! But at the moment, we only have instructors who can play the Piano Accordion and Chromatic Accordions. :) Maybe someday we'll be able to demo them all! :D

@ashokkumarmandavi6369 Жыл бұрын

Nice information.thank you.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cofftps67yago94 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@murraykriner9425 2 жыл бұрын

Had a piano accordion as a youth at the behest of my Father's love of the instrument and its music. After his passing a few years ago, I've taken a renewed interest in playing again, imagining his smiling face as I would see him then. Though I love most the Spanish music, I've very recently taken a shine to Slavic pieces that have a unique tenor. Thank you for going into some length about this instrument. It should help with choosing what to buy in the future as I'm leaning towards a vintage model for their mellow tones and old world charm.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you find an accordion that matches what you're looking for. :)

@ouizevelek 4 ай бұрын

Grate video.. The bass accordion was the big surprise! I am a newbie and I own a small piano accordion from Italy. I like to play old Greek songs as well as Tarantellas and odd time Balkan music. I wish to own a diatonic accordion for Peruvian and Colombian Cumbia style. I wish one day to feel the vibrations of the bass accordion in my chest. 😊

@MenelionFR 2 ай бұрын

Your pronunciation of "Garmoshka" is perfect, and the mention of Krokodil Gena was definitely an unexpected surprise :)

@seanhartman6496 5 ай бұрын

After seeing the Forever Tango Orchestra in concert, I have been in love with the sound of the Bandoneon.

@cirodicristo68 3 жыл бұрын

In 1960 I received a 32 bass piano accordion from a relative in Italy. It is a Paolo Soprani made by G. Quaglia. I've played it on and off over the last 60 years. Still in great condition. I play mostly by ear but your lessons are really eye opening. You give out a lot of info but in a very teachable way. Thank you so much for your videos. Ciro DiCristo

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for the lovely comment. We're so happy you've found our videos helpful. We have more resources and freebies over at AccordionLifeAcademy.com. Enjoy!

@Nikita35485 Жыл бұрын

Great thanks for the video!I have repaired my bayan and got some understanding of underlying structure of the instrument. And knowing what are its kinds is useful and extremely interesting for me now.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@NothingHereToWatch2024 3 жыл бұрын

I play the piano and diatonic accordions. They're both fun to play! Nice video!

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Bruingebak Жыл бұрын

It's one thing to be musically talented and gifted. It's something else to be musically smart and pretty. Yet, it's a blessing to have a synchronized combination of all. You have that unique and rare package :-)

@moneytrees917 3 жыл бұрын

Wow....so insightful. I have a piano accordion

@dilipkumardas8207 3 жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD.PRESENTATION .

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@rocfortgames3171 Жыл бұрын

I’m italian and i play accordion and organettos, i love it

@Tsuchiyomi 2 жыл бұрын

This video is EXACTLY what I needed. Concertina here I come. :)

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Best wishes on the concertina!

@cutechiangels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the good explanations. I would've enjoyed hearing just a little bit of music played by each instrument, during each explanation. Keep it up! Take care. 👋🎶

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

That would have been fun! If we'd had someone who could play each one, that would have been great! We primarily teach piano accordion and chromatic accordion, so those are the only two we could have demo'd at the time.

@jimdidonato1246 Жыл бұрын

Your video is well produced and very informative. Thank you! I have a Bell piano accordion.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stephandharkahit7249 Жыл бұрын

I have a Piano accordian. 60 Bass . Quite handy. Thank you for the information on types of accordians

@vladimirgolbanov4809 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@standswithfish 2 жыл бұрын

Grew up with my Dad playing a piano accordion. I just picked up a 20 button Concertina and can't wait to play with it!

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. :) Congrats on the concertina!

@politicsoutwest Жыл бұрын

Great video! Twapio likes! Love the distinction of individual musical styles from regions of the world and the corresponding type of accordion that is popular there.

@robertolucio8930 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this thanks!!!!!!!!!!

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@robertolucio8930 2 жыл бұрын

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@suhasjoshi339 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice information.. thank you. i like this information.🌼🌸

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We're glad you liked it!

@gemtinajiang4047 2 жыл бұрын

this was fun! I have several types of accordions -- diatonic, Garmoshka, chromatic, but only play the piano accordion. Someday I'll try the others! :)

@lesteraizlewood8457 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative accordion lesson. I play diatonic and chromatic and have played since about the time I started school, about 66 years. I did have a concertina but never really managed to get both ends playing in sync, so sold it.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing!

@minermike61 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I am considering a piano style accordian. I am hoping to tackle a few types of music over time.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! We wish you the best in your accordion journeys! Feel free to reach out if you have questions. We have bunch of resources, including some free ones, on our home page at AccordionLifeAcademy.com.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 жыл бұрын

8:17 The Piano Accordion is what Pianists will love

@josephsofere 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@LarryButler-kp3se Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but every pianist that I met wanted me to pump it and they can't play without hanging over sideways! I play piano one handed looking from the bass end of a piano to tease them...😁

@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын

@@LarryButler-kp3se The Luttbeg Accordion works

@amandahattingh1189 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I was given a Baile 60 Bass accordion which I want to learn how to play. Thank you for all you info on accordions.

@Accordionlife 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new accordion! We have some freebies and other resources over on our home page accordionlifeacademy.com. :) Glad you found the video helpful!

@walterluikey4582 Жыл бұрын

My origional accordion was a piano accordion.As i get older(just passed 86)i just bought a chromatic button accordion,only to learn,no one teaches this style of instrument here in the USA, so I am on my own when it comes to mastering the instrument I now own.It will be more difficult than I anticipated, but with determination, I will learn to play both types of accordions equally as well.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Hey Walter, Congrats on the chromatic accordion! While chromatic instructors are fewer in the USA, they do exist. We have one who teaches private lessons in person (Spokane, WA) and via Zoom worldwide! You can learn more about private lessons here: accordionlifeacademy.com/lessons Best wishes on your accordion journey!

@yvonnelegister8645 10 ай бұрын

Hullo,just found the accordian I intend to learn on ,it's a Pietro piano one with 2 rows of buttons on it .I will follow your videos to try and get a sound from it.

@jasonsummit1885 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you looked familiar, it's been a long time since I've seen you.😁 I switched to the five row C system Chromatic button accordion about 7 years ago and haven't played piano accordion since then. Wish I started on that first, but then I wouldn't have been able to take lessons from Ernie.

@Atrizsbt Жыл бұрын

Video exelente falando sanfona ou acordeon gostei muito instrumento que coreiano e chineses tbm gosta

@michaelcarter1963 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never really cared for accordions until I started playing my Hohner echo. I realized it sounded like French music which reminded me of a concertina.

@martinspreiter8240 3 жыл бұрын

There is in Bavaria, Austria, and Slovenia a verry spezial Diatonik Accordion, called the "Steirische Harmonika". It has a verry deep and powerful base. Alpine Musik sounds great on this Instrument.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Those are awesome. :) I believe those have the Helicon basses.

@martinspreiter8240 2 жыл бұрын

@@Accordionlife Yes they have :-) Most time in my live I played the pianoaccordeon, but since 2 years I´m playing the "Steirische", and I love it. It´s a verry different way to play, but it´s possible to change. And now I´m so happy. Thank you for your verry intresting informations.

@skyfiremusic 2 жыл бұрын

Very true I play the Bayan and Steirische Harmonika and the Hamonika was the only instrument in the video I was missing

@andrefernandes8760 10 ай бұрын

I would prefer the Concertina and the piano. Will surely check out the tutorials.

@benbrown8258 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully informative video and good presentation. If I was going to start accordion it would be the bayan (if it came in a light weight size.)

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, the Bayan is an amazing instrument -- but they are a beast, size-wise. :D

@paulr6127 3 жыл бұрын

@@Accordionlife- I have a pretty basic 3 row bayan. It is unusually heavy for its size as compared to my much larger keyboard accordions. Even my pancordon is lighter. This really surprised me when I first picked it up. Also, the reeds are quite unique as they’re by size on their reed blocks which are angled reminiscent of a pan flute. It’s much easier to replace them when they need a rewaxing job. It also has no bellows retaining straps. Love your informative videos as I am an avid accordionist and studying accordion repair and restoration. Thank you!

@jaka.treven Жыл бұрын

Wow very good video💪 Could do a video on Slovenian Accordions and its music?

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We'll definitely consider that!

@michaelmatusik5563 3 ай бұрын

I play the piano accordion. I never knew about the bass accordion!

@josephbeckert7229 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Ferrari piano accordion I bought at a yard sale with some beginner lesson books. I practice daily and enjoy it! Ide like to learn more and take lessons.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new accordion! You can get some free resources and learn about our courses and lessons at accordionlifeacademy.com

@FantaSparta 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! In Finland most chromatic button accordions are in G system also called Finnish system. Not C or B.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cool! We couldn't fit all the different types into one video, so maybe we'll have to do another! I'd heard of Finnish, but didn't realize it was also known as G-System. Thanks for the info!

@RockStarOscarStern634 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a 130 Key Chemnitzer Concertina because Albert Nechanicky was quite a Musical Genius. I also wanna revive the Luttbeg Accordion cause it's versatile.

@RichardPGE Жыл бұрын

In the UK where the concertina was invented, the instrument you mention ( Chemnitzer ) is called a Bandoneon ...

@xxblazyxx526 5 ай бұрын

Diatonic is used a lot in Slovenia most of the time called Frajtonarca.

@sarbajitghosh5244 2 жыл бұрын

I have a piano accordion which I like and know a little bit to play

@49mrbassman 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very interested in the "accordina" I would love to know more about them

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Accordina's are really neat -- and someday I hope to add one to the collection. :)

@coirutilityproducts6740 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's wonderful. I have a piano accordion which I'll like to play very well. I hope you can help me. I'm interested in playing hymns.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! We offer either a self-paced video course with PDF downloads or private lessons via Zoom. You can learn more at accordionlifeacademy.com/

@johnwetzel5248 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I would add one thing though. It is not quite clear from what you said (although you probably already know this) that diatonic accordions are NOT called diatonic because they are bisonoric (two notes per button) but because each ROW is diatonic (each row has all the notes of some specified key). Also, there is an occasional row that is not diatonic (best example is the helper row in a club system). Also, any diatonic (and therefore also bisonoric) accordion with two rows that are in keys a half step apart (example: BC used in irish music has a row in the key of B and another in the key of C) are fully chromatic. So, the fully chromatic diatonic/bisonoric accordions that I know of are the BC used in Irish traditional and the club system. The Irish players also sometimes play boxes that are in C and C# or in any other arrangement where the keys are a half step apart. That does not cover everything, but maybe covers a few key points a little better? As for me, I love english and french tunes as played on club diatonics, as well as tango stuff. To avoid owning too many instruments, I now play a B system chromatic with 3.5 octaves (not too heavy but plenty of range) with the "french bass" (3/3) system, which is great for playing complex bass counter melodies.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@AulisA.O.T 2 жыл бұрын

When I'm living Estonia we have Accordion call TEPPO LÕÕTSPILL aka (Teppo diatonic Accordion)

@mobitelafonia6707 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! For the background music of the next video, please can you use accordion music?

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'll pass that on to the team!

@jessesuneeth43 3 жыл бұрын

Nice info! Me & my dad play Piano Accordion... frm India :)

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

That's great you and your dad play! Thanks for watching!!

@karenparham3582 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Honor Piano Accordian that I took lessons on 50 years ago. It is great shape and I would like to relearn how to play it and am looking for lessons books to refresh me and to help me progress.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! We have a bunch of resources and freebies over on our homepage at accordionlifeacademy.com/. We offer both courses and private lessons for the accordion. Feel free to reach out to support@accordionlife.com if you have any questions. We're happy to help!

@Spirosaur Жыл бұрын

I greatly enjoyed this, but as someone who started with concertina that section as a little amusing, especially as you didn't mention the style of concertina you were holding, the chemnitzer

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know! We, honestly, aren't experts on the concertina so our knowledge of them is very basic. Thanks for the comment!

@michaelcarter1963 2 жыл бұрын

I play an echo harmonica made by Hohner. It has a musette sound, a wet French sound. I’d like to play that kind of accordion!! You didn’t seem to mention that. I was waiting and hoping you would.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, Accordions are tuned different ways, so you can get either a chromatic or a piano accordion that is tuned to the French Musette. Since that's not a specific type of accordion, but a tuning style, we didn't mention it in this particular video. Thanks for the comment and we're glad you're enjoying your harmonica!

@rolandoalaniz4018 2 жыл бұрын

I play all the tones in one accordion and it's a hohner corona r3

@ziggyustar3137 2 жыл бұрын

my dads piano acc & a diatonic concertina I bought on Amazon which I love yes from Asia

@anthonythompson976 3 жыл бұрын

Just got 2 piano accordions (Cingolani and Numana) at an auction. Am wanting to learn how to play.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new accordions! We have online courses as well as some freebies to get you started at AccordionLifeAcademy.com. Feel free to reach out if you have questions. We're happy to help!

@justthink8282 9 ай бұрын

I have a Garmoshka from Belarus, which was made in the same factory as where they make the AK47 ! I used to play a GC diatonic which is the key they use in Flemish folk music, but now I'm learning on a beautiful Italian BC diatonic from Excelsior...

@Accordionlife 9 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for sharing!

@LarryButler-kp3se Жыл бұрын

My Hohner is a 1931 Piano accordion. When I was 9, my teacher had taken it in trade for an easier-to-pump Italian. She took my Italian 96 in trade for the 120 bass Hohner. I'm 77 now and still playing it. I used to take her $4000 Scandalli home for a week at a time after I was 12.

@camerongarcia3128 2 жыл бұрын

I’ m 72 and played in an Accordion marching band back in the 60’s. And.because we all used Piano Accordions, my accordion was outfitted with an electronic pickup which was great for playing I bass. Anyway, i gave up my accordion days, and the last time I saw my accordion it had a coating of green mold on the bellows and on the faceplate, and keys. But I just happened to see this video, and now thinking of returning back to the accordion and maybe trying to get in a tejana Band to play the accordion, or just have a great time with it….

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

The accordion is so fun! Especially if you get into a band. :) We've had so many students with stories similar to yours, where they played when they were young, took a 50 year break (more or less) and then returned to the accordion simply because they loved it! It's wonderful to play an instrument that brings you joy!

@mayanlogos92 Жыл бұрын

i think id like a garmoshka cs i loved crocodil Gena when i was little, and definitely would try to larn one of the most famous songs

@kauvehrusta9326 Ай бұрын

hi, is there any multi tunable accordion with 1/4 notes (and/or 1/8 notes) to play far eastern musics please? thank you.

@DRGAUTAM123 Ай бұрын

Needed demonstrations

@Devdongolongo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video! I have 1 question however.. What piano accordion would you recommend to a beginner with no musical experience at all. Thanks in advance!

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! First, It depends on the person's size, whether a child, teen or adult. If the accordion is too big, it is hard to manage and not near as fun to play. For teens or adults the best accordion we have found and we recommend for all our students to start with is the Hohner Bravo 72 bass accordion. It's light, good sound and very durable.

@sofiatang12 2 жыл бұрын

Same quistion ,, what piano accordion doe the biginner? My visualy empaired grand dougher want to have an accordion ,, she can play keyboard,

@MrLuigge 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear the acordeón types to look how they sound

@chrislane8466 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video. Thank you. But where to start...where to start?

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Do you already have an accordion? Or are you trying to decide which type to get?

@chrislane8466 2 жыл бұрын

@@Accordionlife no, I don't have one yet, and your excellent video notwithstanding, don't know much about them. Yes I am thinking about getting a starter/student type.. I tend to love the accordian most a an accompanying instrument in country music - think Lucinda Williams.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a piano accordion might be what you're looking for. They're versatile and there are more resources for them. If you're looking for a solid starter instrument, we recommend the Hohner Bravo 72 Bass. They're good quality and have enough basses to last you for quite a while!

@gisellerogers6774 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2nd hand Baille Piano accordian yesterday. I can play and teach the piano, and understand chords,, but need to work out the system of 12 chord buttons!...

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your accordion! Piano technique and accordion technique are very different. We do have a free 'Jump Start Guide to Your Bass Buttons' over at our homepage accordionlifeacademy.com/

@edgaracostadavila204 2 жыл бұрын

I play piano accordeon. In The Netherlands piano accordeon is commonly used. Here in the Netherlands the diatonic accordeon is called Trekzak or Trekharmonica

@saktimaankafan9053 9 ай бұрын

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@nigrocincta 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Well-informed, but watch out with diatonic vs bisonoric and chromatic vs unisonoric. Though often used interchangeably, they are not interchangeable.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Could you clarify the differences in the terms and why they are not interchangeable? During our research, those terms came up used consistently in this way. :)

@nigrocincta 2 жыл бұрын

@@Accordionlife Sure: Diatonic - Chromatic refers to the available notes, Unisonoric - Bisonoric refers to the construction of the reed plates. A diatonic scale is one in which no accidentals are found. A diatonic instrument is one without accidentals. Strictly speaking then, only one-row melodeons are diatonic. Everything else is in the gray range between diatonic and fully chromatic. Three-row Tex-Mex accordions are so far to the diatonic end (they only have one button per row, three total, with accidentals and are then missing most accidentals of the scale even when played across the rows) that they can still be called diatonic. Piano accordions, CBAs are all chromatic. Bisonoric means "plays a different note on push and pull" - the reed plates have two differently-tuned reeds on them, while unisonoric means "plays the same note on push and pull" and the reed plates have two of the same reed. So the Russian garmoshka is nearly diatonic, with at most four accidentals in its playable range but unisonoric because all buttons give the same note on push and pull. The Bandoneon is bisonoric, with most buttons giving different notes on push and pull, but nearly entirely chromatic, because all the accidentals are present on the keyboard. Diatonic does not mean bisonoric even though many if not most diatonic instruments are bisonoric. Chromatic does not mean unisonoric. It may be a bit pedantic to enforce that distinction, but it certainly helps to diminish confusion once explained.

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks!

@andreanelaroche5717 Жыл бұрын

Diatonic accordeons are also used for french canadian traditional music :)

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

@user-fy4pi3jr4n Жыл бұрын

I have a Hohner 120 labeled IV with the serial number 4 81382 stamped on it. The grill motif is a lyre. Can you tell me anything about this Hohner? I’m especially curious about a long thin 0:42 metal bar running above the basses; it depresses but makes no changes. It has two palm switches on the right side.

@Accordionlife Жыл бұрын

Hi Virginia, Send us some pics at support@accordionlife.com. :) It's easier to help when we can see the instrument.

@kamull61 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastically detailed lesson. Shouldn't the background music be accordion music?

@Accordionlife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! We are reviewing our background music options for future videos. :) Thanks for the comment!

@marcusmicksch Жыл бұрын

@@Accordionlife Actually, the background music is competing with your voice, it is too loud. I notice that I have to concentrate more than on other channels with music education. So I would prefer no music at all or at least if you are a fan of random upbeat background music that loops on an on, then at least half as loud as it is now. You are really great in explaining and delivering the enthusiasm for the instrument that no background music is needed to spice anything up. :)

@izzyh.3581 3 жыл бұрын

I have a very large piano accordion. Maybe 124? And one with all buttons on both sides. I inherited both from my grandpa 10 years ago and trying to learn how to get some music out of the piano accordion. It just looks like the easier one to learn but I have no idea lol.

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the accordion! That's so fun that you inherited it - what a gift. :) We do have some online courses at AccordionLifeAcademy.com and also offer private lessons via ZOOM/Skype. Let us know if you have questions - we're happy to help! :)

@gazoontight 6 ай бұрын

I have several piano accordions, a diatonic accordion, and a concertina.

@Accordionlife 5 ай бұрын

Wooohoo! That's awesome!

@wholegreaterthansum 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to learn to play Bandoneon, but alas, not enough time or budget :-)

@dorothylabounty8263 3 жыл бұрын

I'm primarily a singer/actor, but a friend has asked me to learn the accordion so I can be in a production of the Broadway show ONCE. I already play the piano, so I figure a piano accordion will be easiest. I'd love any advice you can offer. The show date isn't till 2022, so I have several months to practice. Thanks!

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Broadway show! That's so exciting! There are some big differences in technique between piano and accordion. You can check out our first video of how to play the accordion here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdyjpqeFqarLf4k.html Also check out our website for some resources (free & otherwise) here: accordionlifeacademy.com. If you find you need more live feedback from a teacher, we also offer private lessons via Zoom and I could set you up with a trial lesson so you can see what that is like. For more info, drop us an email at support@accordionlife.com. We wish you the best on your broadway show! That's such an amazing opportunity!

@LarryButler-kp3se Жыл бұрын

Just remember there is no sustain pedal on accordions. It's quite inconvenient.

@ellensc-hawley3720 3 жыл бұрын

would like to learn the concertina

@Accordionlife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's such a cool instrument. We don't currently have any courses for that at Accordion Life Academy, but you could check out the Online Academy of Irish Music (www.oaim.ie/) as I know they have a couple courses on the concertina.