Mastering Jumps on the Bass Side - Essential Techniques for Accordion Players

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Are you an accordion player looking to enhance your skills and tackle those tricky jumps on the bass side? Look no further! In this comprehensive and informative video, renowned accordion teacher will guide you through essential techniques and tips to help you master bass side jumps like a pro.
Outline of Topics Covered:
Understanding Bass Side Layout:
Before diving into the techniques, we'll start with a brief overview of the accordion's bass side layout. Understanding the button placement and the corresponding notes is crucial for effective learning.
Finger Placement and Technique:
Proper finger placement is the foundation for smooth and accurate bass side playing. We'll explore the correct finger positions and hand posture to maximize control and minimize errors.
Effective Hand Coordination:
Coordinating both hands is essential for playing jumps effortlessly. You'll learn exercises and drills to improve hand coordination and build muscle memory for quick transitions.
Managing Bass Side Fingering Challenges:
Some bass side passages may present unique fingering challenges. We'll explore specific strategies to tackle these difficulties, making them feel more natural and seamless.
Practicing Jump Patterns:
We'll work on a variety of jump patterns, starting from simple jumps and gradually progressing to more complex sequences. These exercises will help you gain confidence and accuracy.
Developing Speed and Fluidity:
As you become more comfortable with the jumps, we'll focus on techniques to increase speed and achieve a fluid playing style. With practice, you'll notice a significant improvement in your performance.
Applying Jumps in Musical Contexts:
Music is all about expression! You'll learn how to incorporate bass side jumps effectively into different musical pieces, adding a dynamic touch to your performances.
Troubleshooting and Common Mistakes:
It's natural to encounter challenges along the way. We'll address common mistakes and provide troubleshooting tips to overcome them, ensuring steady progress in your learning journey.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced accordionist, this video is designed to cater to all skill levels. By the end of the tutorial, you'll have gained valuable insights, techniques, and confidence to navigate jumps on the bass side with ease and finesse.
So, grab your accordion, and let's dive into the wonderful world of bass side jumps! Hit the play button and embark on your journey to become a more proficient accordion player today.
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@Goreblender 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that this guy lives in an endless white void without features so that he has nothing to do except make accordion tutorials! So helpful!

@johndonlan5956 Жыл бұрын

Alex, I love the way you teach. You make it so simple to understand. You take it slow and make it clear, and then you show by practical demonstration what you mean. THAT'S how to teach!

@Accordionology1 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, Aleksandar! I am forever grateful for advice you offered years ago: "Jack slow down! The slower you practice, the faster you will learn."

@accordionteacher01 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack! You were excellent student!

@adamcolbertmusic Жыл бұрын

I have a few tips & tricks for those beginning accordionists who already have previous music theory knowledge on another instrument. A jump of two columns just so happens to be a jump of a whole tone (two semitones). C to D, a whole step, is an upward jump of "2 buttons "; C to E, two whole steps, is "2+2 buttons", C to F#/Gb is "2+2+2 buttons". Likewise descending from C to F, Bb, Ab, etc. Next step is use a "braille" approach, and feel your fingertip glide over the buttons, and get used to what it feels like to glide over increments of 2 buttons. Okay, here is an extension of that... A movement of 3 columns upwards (towards your chin) corresponds to moving 3 half steps DOWNWARD in terms of music theory. C up three buttons to A is like playing C on piano and going down 3 half steps to A. This equates to moving a minor third interval or as a pivot point of relative major/minor, depending on how you look at it. Taking this a step further, you can go "3+2 buttons up" to go a half step down, or "C up three buttons to relative minor A and then up two buttons, or a whole step, to B". This is very roundabout and I wouldn't necessarily recommend trying to do it on the fly but it is something very helpful if you pre plan it and think of it that way!

@synkopa 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, this helps. On that note, I think there should be more accordion tutorials for people already familiar with music theory.

@annann4786 3 ай бұрын

Your theory is perfect. With my limited theory knowledge I can see that once when I understand it in my way of thinking, it will be very helpful. Thank you

@38scsharma 2 жыл бұрын

Sir - you have made it look sooooo simple - thanks. Rest is practice, practice and more practice ! Regards.

@accordionteacher01 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alanscheer2137 Ай бұрын

Are you still teaching? I really liked this video.

@31jameshamilton 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for reminding me the golden rule for learning practice,practice and more practice

@propulsar 8 күн бұрын

Thanks. Make a plan! Good advice.

@wood8702 Жыл бұрын

you're amazing! you're helping me so much!! thankyou!!!

@bartimejpio1508 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@redbrown134 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tip! Thank you!

@accordionteacher01 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@811birch Жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Many thanks!

@accordionteacher01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@estergaleotenadal5870 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks!

@accordionteacher01 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@patrickgallagher1161 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@accordionteacher01 Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure!

@stefanm67 6 ай бұрын

That was very useful Thank you. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos and have subscribed. ❤

@unijet747 2 жыл бұрын

You are a handsome and tall accordion player! Love your lesson!

@adamcolbertmusic Жыл бұрын

I have a 1950s accordion and the C is the only marked (indented) button. I think I will cut out tiny pieces of masking tape and mark more buttons on my own, that way I can feel the buttons with the tape. Perhaps I will mark every other button of the fundamental row. Even though the rows are straight up and down, in practice they are more "down-right to up-left" or "down and in to up and out" because the top of the bass register and bellows is fanned out more than the bottom. I easily get lost from the fundamental row and will meander over to the secondary row or the major chord when I change notes. Something that has helped me a lot is to practice in front of a mirror so that I can see if I am going to the right button or not. Another thing I find myself doing - and I don't see any other accordionists doing this - but instead of fanning the bellows and base register down towards the ground, I keep it supported on my left thigh and I fan my left leg outwards. This way my left arm doesn't have to hold the bellows up and the button rows also stay more vertically aligned.

@JawadAIDAOUI Жыл бұрын

Big Thanks ❤🙏🙏🙏

@rijeshissac6909 Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot

@edwardgray154 Жыл бұрын

this is the reason my acc teacher taught using the 4 th finger on the bass side, you can make those big cord jumps a lot more easy than using the old 3-2 method.

@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's great to be able to use all 4 fingers on the basses, the 5th finger is occasionally helpful for big jumps such as minor 3rds.

@suhaskatdare1187 Жыл бұрын

very good 👏

@accordionteacher01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kenuchaccordionlessonsintr6003 11 ай бұрын

Great job...

@accordionteacher01 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@boboscurse4130 4 ай бұрын

What's a help row?

@paulnjoroge6111 Жыл бұрын

Need one cordion

@josephzhang1797 2 жыл бұрын

I encountered once the bass is like G (root) + Amaj (the third roll). And I think this is just A7, but with different voicing root (G or A). Can I sometimes simplify the bass, or with different voicing the sound indeed matters. In another word, can I trade off the sound with the easyness of the movement on the bass side? Looking for advanced player opinion

@accordionteacher01 2 жыл бұрын

This is excellent question and thank you for it! Answer is not easy because it is all about music and the sound and what you want to achieve at that moment. Sometimes you can make it simplified and sometimes you can make it more complicated so it can sound better. G + A major chord is A7, but if you check the rest of the chords or the style of music it probably make sense. The point is, go deep into the music and take out everything accordion can give, on both sides! Also it would be grate if we could hear more opinion from other people here in the comments!

@josephzhang1797 2 жыл бұрын

@@accordionteacher01 maybe you can dive it into deeper and make an individual video talking about it. Especially for 7min, 7 half diminish, it always use some decomposed forms. But back to specific this G+AM, it is pressed together and in a classical music piece. ANd therefore I think my simplification is valid. I was thinking, maybe it was because to make this song intentionally harder and explore new technique for accordion students.

@llPipexll 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge? i will have a free bass bayan

@cannadineboxill-harris2983 11 ай бұрын

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