Accordion Lesson #1 Play by Ear

[@joycebonuke2325]

A very good accordion teacher for beginners. I love this❤

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Thank you for your support.

[@williamdixon1992]

The Roland digital accordion sounds amazing! Thankyou for the demonstration!!

[@dalemathisaccordion]

You are welcome.

[@ronaldbagwell4445]

Excellent! Very clear explanations and repeated demonstrations. Well done!

[@johnrekus1521]

Thank you so much...after 40 years of not playing i purchased an accordion and want to start playing again...wish I had never stopped playing. This video was very helpful and will be watching all your videos...thanks so much!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@JourneysEndLofts]

Hi dale , i finally got an Accordion , I,m learning from video 1 first lesson , your a brilliant teacher so patient and easy to understand , thank you .

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I appreciate your kind words.

[@FredChiTown]

changing the sound is wonderful !!!

[@Onedanoneband]

I’ve been playing since 2012, and I tell you I could’ve used this video! Very well and simply explained. Luckily I’m great at playing by ear and I was able to figure all this out on my own, and I still learn songs by ear to this day (don’t read music). For basics this was well demonstrated. Thank you for your video! My grandparents live in Sun City too!

[@MegaGerretje]

I play the accordeon for, 1.5 days now 🙂 And your little song is going to be my first! Thanks!

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Excellent.

[@chakrasimhan2525]

Sir, you made it so easy.. I learned in 30 minutes what I couldn’t learn six months before this. Thank you very much.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Thank you for your kind comments. Please go to the crown music web site for more lessons and info about accordions

[@olagokeadewusi8235]

beautiful.....good teacher.....SO SIMPLE

[@dcorrette]

I have been playing the guitar for 50 years and I'm in the process of learning the 5 string banjo. I now have a 12 bass 25 piano key accordion and so far I'm making slow but steady progress. says Judy Corrette

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Stay with it. The world needs more accordion players!

[@user-rc8eq9jq4f]

i have an accordion that i been trying to sell and no takers i just thought i would watch your video for the hell of and learned a lot the way you patiently explain what the left hand does and then what the right hand does in simple terms, i watched another video yesterday and the instructor was not patient at all very rushy with his student i couldn't even watch the whole thing i was lost and turned it off. thank you for a great video. i may hang on to accordion for a while.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I have entire series of lessons at www.mycrownmusic.net

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

Mee I think I have attached the pictures.

[@SallyBurgholzer]

I love the accordion But lost mine in a fire 2015. I did have 120 base. But now would love any size.

[@elyssalimon5238]

Love this! It's been on my heart for some time now to learn how to olay the accordion. Coming from a Mexican family I can remember Uncle's playing these when I was a kid. I have to learn in their honor

[@elyssalimon5238]

*play ..not olay

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Go for it! The accordion is happy music.

[@elyssalimon5238]

For sure it's happy. Most of my favorite loves songs are by composers that play the accordion

[@pauloisidoro2]

Thank you so much you give me inspiration ,absolutely good teacher .

[@cbstroman3319]

You're a great teacher! I just received my first accordion yesterday and am loving watching your videos & learning how to get started. That Roland is too cool!

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Good luck with your new accordion playing venture.

[@wjdelport8085]

Thank you for your kind, calm manner of illustration Mr. Mathis. I am awaiting delivery of my accordion to start pratice :-)

[@juilietpritchard6560]

great.. brilliant presentation and introduction...and contents and explanations....superb

[@pamelajarriett1937]

Hi my name is Kimberly I'm visually impaired how would I know from the C chord from the a quart I'm blind I can't see those course that's all I wanted to know that I was going to get back to my message thank you very much I'm enjoyed myself this is my first time I always wanted to know how to play the accordion but can you teach me more for vision impaired thank you and God bless I just want to know how to do a vision impaired lady in Cordia for the beginning to the end special someone that's fully blind how would they know how to replace from the excerpt to the C chord thanks God bless you and keep you love you more my name is Pamela Denise Jerry yet

[@hosseingolkar7744]

You are great teacher.

[@alexacuna1490]

From all the others on u tube. YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!! 🤓🤓🤓🤓🙏

[@adrianpolley9419]

I had a chromatic accordion as a kid and couldn't play it at all. Now I have retired I really want to learn , and the digital one with earphones will be great as it won't annoy the wife ! Many thanks.

[@juilietpritchard6560]

I just unpacked an old accordion I bought off eBay from a heart charity a couple of hours ago....without a clue how I was going to learn to play it....now I have a good idea....!!! I can't wait ...I bought a toy one last week and was immediately struck by the great feeling of having the sounds so close to ones torso....like u said.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Happy playing!

[@jonhvilla8438]

Great work maestro.

[@lancejurd7865]

Great. Clear and to the point. Thanks very much.

[@michaellaconte8338]

Awesome lesson

[@anthonysilva5312]

Great teacher!

[@vickyybanez4312]

I agree you are a good teacher you made it sound easy

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@barbeezlife]

I am practicing now!!! You have best video for step 1

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Keep at it! Eventually everything will "click!"

[@karenlavigne1108]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you!

[@Onedanoneband]

I’m also a huge fan of the Roland series you play as well. I gotta get my hands on one when I can afford to!

[@gopalswamy7443]

Thanks, explanation is very apt. Loved it.

[@dietmarliebig9414]

Hi Dale I am German and I play Accordeon since 1969.We learned to play the base button with the 4.finger and not with the 3.finger as you do. Kind regards

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Fourth finger on the bass buttons is now taught by a few American teachers, in addition to the third finger method.

[@fnersch3367]

Wonderful instruction. Thanks.

[@SirBelvedere333]

Was given a Sanovox model 200, with a Leslie 18, and a Sano accordion tube amp today. I know nothing about these instruments. I’m a guitar player so I’ll be checking out your channel. Thx for the lessons.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Good luck with your new accordion-playing venture!

[@JP-qz9uz]

Very good brilliant. I want to learn looking at your video.

[@rasabuca610]

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[@joedooley1014]

This is great thankyou

[@dalemathisaccordion]

You are welcome.

[@TheAreyarey]

"Not that hard" he said while im crying after 2 hours of not managing even the bass shift

[@charlesk1655]

Thanks so much. I picked up a Gigante accordion in very good shape from an auction and thanks to your video I'm not doing too bad with it after a couple days. Although my cat Millie is not too happy about it.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

You will need to find ear plugs for Millie. Or, you can buy yourself a Roland accordion - they have a sweet tone that animals like. And, you can also play with headphones.

[@charlesk1655]

@@dalemathisaccordion or just a new cat. I don't even really like millie

[@charlesk1655]

Just kiddin

[@dalemathisaccordion]

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[@karenlavigne1108]

Very Helpful, Thank You!

[@rhianevans9648]

Really enjoyed this ..I will follow you now !thank you so much !

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Thank you for watching.

[@hectorcampos8316]

Good video 👍👍😃

[@Pavel_Chumak]

Thank you very much for really good lesson!❤❤❤

[@solomonwalga7167]

Thank you. It helps a lot.

[@hikmatshaya2586]

Many thanks....

[@suebungay58]

Hi Dale. I've been wanting to play the Accordion ever since I lost my father in 2008. He used to play for us when we were very young and it was a very happy time for me. I, personally don't have any musical background whatsoever so it has been difficult to know where to begin. I now have an accordion of my own to use and your video has been the easiest to follow so far. Thank you so much.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

thank you for your kind comments. Good luck with your new venture.

[@Karen-pw3yz]

Though I can read notes, I really prefer to play by ear! Sometimes notes "cramp" my style! :)

[@dariovervena4119]

thank u

[@dcorrette]

I just bought a 25 piano key 12 bass accordion It will arrive sometime next week but I wanted to jus t watch and listen to get to know this instrument. I can play the piano and am well aquainted with reading music . I have been playing the guitar for 50 years . says Judy Corrette

[@dalemathisaccordion]

www.dalemathisaccordion.com/lesson-1-10--sheet-music.html

[@barbeezlife]

I cannot coordinate both sides to work how can I get used to the left hand and the right hand doing different things I've been practicing a lot and I will continue to practice but is there a trick

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Without being in the same room with you while you are practicing, it is difficult to say. But, perhaps two things: play slower, but at a steady pace, and the other is to practice the left hand so much, to the point that it almost plays by itself - to the point you no longer have to think about it. At that point you can put more focus on the right hand while your left hand is in "auto" mode.

[@barbeezlife]

I will do this..i even dream about the movements!! Thank you...i will get back and share!!!

[@adrianpolley9419]

@@barbeezlife Good luck, you are not alone ! lol

[@dcorrette]

do you have any lessons for me and my 25 piano key 12 bass ?? I can see your accordion has a lot more than that. . asks Judy Corrette

[@dalemathisaccordion]

www.dalemathisaccordion.com/lesson-1-10--sheet-music.html

[@dalemathisaccordion]

All of the first 10 videos lessons are available FREE for you to use. The sheet music is free for you to download. There is a lot of material within those 10 lessons. It may take you many months, perhaps a year, to work through all of the material.

[@fishbutnoegg]

Thanks for this video I feel like I have made some progress because of this 😁

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Thank you for watching

[@assoonas100]

Very good . Thanks a lot.

[@dvamateur]

Bach, Mozart, and Rock'n'Roll is fine with me.

[@dinorossi6611]

This is pretty good. Can i share this on my blog ?

[@harvestedvoltage4324]

I play by ear a lot...I only use sheet music when I want to learn the song properly, or I'm having trouble and need to know the exact chord changes/bass/melody/etc.

[@vickyybanez4312]

How much is an accordion?

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Our entry instrument at Crown Music is $2599.00. Call me if you are interested: 480-544-6016 arizona time

[@derail14]

for you not hep on those midi things i want to play a acc that sounds like a acc not other instruments, i just purchased a old cordovox acc and i took out all the old electronic things, got a real liter instrument and its double tone chamber cordovox, took all that stuff out and put in a condenser mic, sounds real good.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

My parents bought a new Cordovox for me in 1965. I loved it, but the reeds were poor quality. So, I used the money I made playing for parties and had new reeds installed. I am happy for you that you found an old one and are giving it a new life.

[@odanye102]

This is wonderful. How can i reach you

[@josephreinhart8712]

Visiting my wife's father and he pulled out...an accordion! "Yeah, I played in the city office marching band years ago. I will give it to you." He already gave me his wonderful daughter, and then...an accordion, too? Heck, I can't even master the first gift! What have I gotten myself into!? They say "never look a gift horse in the mouth," but does that apply to an accordion as well?

[@dalemathisaccordion]

[@belaynehdanieltebore9846]

I need accordion ❤❤❤❤🌷🌷🌷🌷❤❤❤❤

[@ainetsanchez1294]

Um hi Mr Dale I'm only 12 years old and last Christmas I notice the accordion at my friends house and I say dang that's a nice accordion and my friend said thanks it's my father's you play? And I say yes I play like about 10 or 11 years. So I start play like Mr Dale it's not regular songs it was a baby show in the 90s caillou theme song so how much is this piano accordion cheap

[@thestrangeroses1056]

yay cool do you remember me from last night the little girl? This is super coool

[@MrDumbovic]

how do you know which base to play with witch note.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

The C bass button should be marked with an indent or some other means so that you can feel it being different from the others. From that button you must memorize where you have moved.

[@derail14]

the best why to play any instrument is ti lear how to read the music, after that you can have the tunes in your memories but ya have to learn how to read the notes first.

[@realperson6201]

guess you never heard of the Suzuki method

[@theresiaanggraini5224]

Hi Dale.....pls show other basses and chords....

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Go to. www.mycrownmusic.com for 60 more lessons

[@derail14]

for acc left hand the a flat a mid c and e should have a mark indent or a glass lil glass thing on the botton i prefere the lil glass mark.

[@heleneneeley6666]

Hi Dale, I'm an elementary music teacher and just introduced the accordion to my students. We are studying the different keyboard instruments. All I have is a child's accordion. So would you give me permission to show this video to my students? I love how thorough you have explained the accordion and how it's explained. :-)

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Yes, absolutely

[@ariadnichristoforidou2099]

is it normal not beeing able of synchronising the two action of the two hands at the beginning?

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Try playing each part separately, then slowly try playing them together.

[@ariadnichristoforidou2099]

thanks its going much better now :)

[@elizabethaicken6478]

Does it have an everyday accordion sound on it too please?

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I believe I used several accordions in this video. By "it", which instrument are you asking about?

[@ohennebakophi6116]

Please my according is old so how will I get another sound

[@tompearce6140]

Hi Dale, It is best to play bass notes staccato as taught by the British Collage of Accordionists.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Must be personal preference, I use different bass note styles depending upon the music I am playing.

[@tompearce6140]

@@dalemathisaccordion Many thanks for that Dale, of course I agree Dale but the British Collage of Accordionists do recommend getting pupils used to playing bass staccato when learning possibly as a lead in to the music and exercises that will be played at later levels. Of course what method you use is up to you. At the end of the day it is the result that counts. Well done for providing your lessons, promoting the Accordion is a great idea. Thanks again. Victor.

[@arlansouza]

Do you think is a good idea start learning in a digital accordion? Thanks for the video!

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I suppose I could answer by asking, "How many people learn to drive today with a stick transmission car?" If you intend to be a digital accordion player, there probably is no need to struggle with a reed accordion.

[@brianmorris8045]

If I play by ear, I might get my lobes caught in the bellows. 😄 But so far, with my 12 bass....I haven't yet.

[@JourneysEndLofts]

hi dale , i,m right handed on my accordion there are three black keys at the top i find it difficult to keep up , do you have any sugestions , the indetation part i can do but the keys are not the same as your,s and get lost and can,t keep up ,honustly i am a true beginner,, Thank you .

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Because I cannot see what 3 black keys you are referring to, it is difficult for me to give you an answer. I am guessing that you are playing on a full size accordion, if so, the key closest to your chin will be an F key. Just remember that the key pattern always repeats, 2 black, then 3 black. Different size accordions will have different number of keys, but the pattern is always the same.

[@barbeezlife]

Can you show me how to play dolini tihi by slak

[@ejestopare7872]

how much is the accordion?

[@gustiraffa2540]

I lake accordion

[@daisyduke7473]

Is that the 4x?

[@helengreen7101]

I don't no how to Reed keeper on paper

[@adrianozelada9777]

60 b? It is 72?

[@SuperDonkeyslong]

I really want to learn to play an Accordion, can anyone suggest any cheap ones that are good for beginners? I have a tight budget when it comes to expendable money but I don't want to learn on a 'kids' Accordion, any and all suggestions are appreciated

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Buy from a music store rather than on-line such as ebay or craig's list. The music store people should know what they are selling, the on-line sellers often have no idea what condition the instrument is in.

[@notme8231]

I personally wouldnt recommend playing by ear, as many ear players are slightly in accurate, which takes away slightly from the sound. Play by ear if you want but you're only limiting yourself.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I went the traditional route and majored in music in college, but I made this video as a means of opening the door to potential new players. There is a link in the video to my series of video lessons where the viewer is taught how to read music.

[@danthompson5797]

I can't read sheet music and I'm an accomplished musician, including accordion. Some people can't learn with sheet music, even though that's not what this video is about.

[@mikefriedman593]

Hi Dale. I called you a couple of weeks ago and I finally got an 8 bass accordion which I love but even the adult straps are a little small. My wife is going to try the 8 bass and I purchased a used 12 bass today and will start with lesson 1 here. I am 59 years old and took accordion lessons while ages 8 and 9. I got the itch to play again and the only song i can remember by ear is the beginner's waltz from the 1950's that the teach taught me. The bass chords were C and G and D. Would you happen to know where I can get the sheet music for that song which would show the the numbers for the fingers for the right hand as I am still learning how to read music. Thank you..

[@dalemathisaccordion]

www.mycrownmusic.net/free-lessons.html

[@karenlavigne1108]

👍!

[@Adrian-ub7im]

👍

[@811birch]

Well done Dale!

[@cristinafediukiewicz9568]

Traducir en español. Soy de Argentina.

[@lukeburns8929]

sounds like it s breathing !!! :)

[@jerry-st7rc]

If you are a non musical experienced person. I would recommend to really focus on the timing once you get comfortable w chord changes. Timing is everything in music.

[@7400Denmark]

Why not bay a Yamaha Keyboard - it sounds better ...... or stic only to an acc. accordion - please !

[@dalemathisaccordion]

The world has had acoustic accordions for almost 200 years. There are many wonderful acoustic accordions. Most of my customers already own an acoustic accordion. They buy a Roland because they want something new. We sell a lot of Roland accordions. People love them.

[@bleedingmetal]

I don't have an accordion, so I can't learn to play.

[@anhkhoanguyen9044]

down load app accordion you can learn that easy

[@bobvoegt6392]

Way to complex for a first lesson.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

Is your statement coming from the point of view of a new player? Or, do you already play and you feel a new player would not understand the material presented? The great thing about video is that you can watch for a couple minutes, then work on a concept, then come back to the video for a couple minutes and review. After you understand the first concept you can repeat the process and work on the next concept.

[@bobvoegt6392]

Hi, Today is my first day of starting to learn. I have been playing the guitar over 50 years and have a diploma in Music. Bob

[@dalemathisaccordion]

@@bobvoegt6392 Keep working at it. Your years of guitar playing will help you keep a steady rhythm. Try learning the left hand and right hand separately, then working them together.

[@derail14]

why r you playing at your age a kid accordion adult like you should have made the demp with full size 19 plus keyboard.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

I own several accordions. The little Weltmeister in this video is a great size to hold when I am sitting at my computer writing music for students. I can easily get my arms around it to reach the computer keyboard. Having the accordion on my lap is convenient for checking rhythms. And, lucky for me, my fingers are not thick, so I can still play a small instrument with mini-size keys.

[@stanleyshablesky7101]

?? Derail, he answered you kindly and with respect despite your comment resonating as really mean spirited. So, were you just having a bad day or are you always a jerk? Besides, what business of it is yours what he plays or do you not get that his motive in posting is in aptly instructing people? Though too, the fact that he responded to you with grace and dignity rather than anger in the face of your comment says a great deal more about the caliber of this man's character over yours. But then again, with a user name like 'derail' its more than obvious that you intentionally incite negative feedback from people all over the internet in thinking that receiving negative attention is better than receiving no attention at all. That said, in light of your comment, if anyone here is explemplary of a child, its far from being this man but instead, you.

[@dalemathisaccordion]

@@stanleyshablesky7101 Thank you for your kind words.

[@samuelpleaseineedaccordion9569]

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