Accordion tutorial - How to coordinate right hand and left hand

[@JoeTierno]

Once again, you have made a wonderful contribution to learning the accordion. I have no musical background, no teacher and am trying to learn to play a chromatic accordion at age 70. Your tips and techniques are so very helpful and I greatly appreciate them. There are others who also help greatly with no personal gain and all of you are to be congratulated for what you do. Regards, Joe

[@paulr6127]

Wow! From 11 years ago still a great lesson to refer to! 👏👏👏 thank you for all you do for us aspiring accordionists!

[@moshezuchter]

My old Hohner!

[@paulr6127]

I was going to mention that. It’s got a presence with its powerful rich, full voice! Gotta love a Hohner!

[@lukaspinoti107]

Accordions don't change much over time haha.

[@MrReivilos]

1 year on, I think this is THE video that helped me get rid of my coordination problems. thanks

[@moshezuchter]

So happy this helped!

[@esmiley3]

This is a great lesson! And that rhythm has a nice groove to it. I just bought an accordion, I am 60 and cannot wait to start practicing.

[@moshezuchter]

You can do it! Here's more: accordionlove.com/the-how-to-guide-to-coordinating-your-hands-on-the-accordion/

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

Beautiful vintage Hohner accordion, they made them real good back in those days.

[@auirek1]

I was trying to find good exercises on how to coordinate my hands on the accordion, and your video was the most helpful I have found. Thank you so much for this! You just got one more subscriber! 😜

[@moshezuchter]

You're welcome! Check out this entire guide, too: accordionlove.com/the-how-to-guide-to-coordinating-your-hands-on-the-accordion/

[@erwinCarkhuff420]

Hey thanks from South Korea you have been such a help for me here where there's no help whatsoever for an american soldier this video was great keep doing what you're doing and I can't tell you how much I envy your skills thanks again.

[@GameMaster-vh1zc]

I honestly never thought I would be able to play the left hand from previous attempts, but man, your good. This advice was very useful, thanks.

[@Zebrius]

This video genuinely helped me a good bit learning! It is really hard to find an accordion teacher closeby, so this helped me quite a bit coordinating both hands at the same time

[@moshezuchter]

Glad it helped!

[@DoFirstThinkLaterOfficial]

The education you have provided me in this one video is out of this world. Thanks!

[@tarrawr4]

You are fantastic. I just picked up an accordion the other day, I've been wanting to learn forever. I can't tell you how much you have already helped me :) THANK YOU

[@musicforrelaxation5784]

What an Excellent Demo of hands co-ordination. I am highly inspired. I play Saxophone as a Professional but play Key Board a little. With your, this demo is motivated to play the accordion. Let me try for a standard accordion. can you guide me on how many keys of Accordion I have to buy. It's available in various key combinations & Bass buttons. I know HOHNER is Numero Uno in accordions.

[@moshezuchter]

So, 72 bass buttons on the left hand is what I recommend as a minimum. It will let you play in all of the keys. I have a few other videos with tips on buying a used accordion on my channel. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ABrotherOfThor]

You are an EXCELLENT teacher. Please keep making videos.

[@daisyduke7473]

I love the way you play!! Very beautiful

[@moshezuchter]

Thank you

[@protasovams]

This is so helpful, thank you so much!

[@yvonneormsby9786]

Thanks for sharing I now have a new rhythm to learn

[@migueloteiza6055]

Really good tips, I'll try them, 'cause coordinate both hands is the hardest thing to me, thanks

[@kronklor]

Awesome. Super helpful dude. Thanks for making all these tutorials. I only recently got my accordion but its been you from the start helping me along!

[@beckhead25]

You're so rad. i'm totally in love, faceess talking accordion playing torso (i've actually seen your band play though, awesome ;) I'm so grateful for you. you're majorly kickass

[@katespence6908]

Hey, I never comment but this video helped me a lot. You, sir, are a gem.

[@drag0nfig0]

I can't stop admiring you.

[@BaluLeBear]

I've been looking for lessons online for some time because I just started playing the akkordeon and you just nail it with your lessons! All my beginners questions are answered on your channel :) Thanks, great videos!

[@moshezuchter]

Awesome awesome!

[@carlosastro21]

My friend, that was very useful. Thanks a lot!

[@michelea8319]

Great tutorial, and I love Nantes!

[@madalinmd1119]

Pure gold.

[@BillSikes.]

Thanks Moshe, this is very helpful, I'm finding so difficult to coordinate my hands, they just seem to refuse to work independently of each other, I wonder if il ever get the hang of it

[@moshezuchter]

Keep at it! Everyone who plays accordion has gone through the same struggle and frustration. Time, practice, and more time will help. I have some videos on my channel and on accordionlove.com

[@BillSikes.]

Moshe Zuchter Thanks Moshe, il keep at it :)

[@mandydiepstraten8556]

Great teacher! Thanks alot !!!

[@sarbajitghosh5244]

This model, I mean the accordion looks very gallant. Nice rhythm pattern.

[@moshezuchter]

:D

[@messamathies3982]

Can you demonstrate how to play cord progressions

[@moshezuchter]

Sure, which chord progressions? Chord progressions are playing chords in a row. So, 99% of songs have chord progressions. Dm to Gm is a chord progression. So is C to F to G, etc. Let me know

[@willylandin9450]

Thanks a lot!

[@sudsp9328]

Awesome playing.

[@TheDutchBen]

Hi Moshe This is my first learning to play an accordion and your video and explanation is very helpful. I already can play the first part of this song. I would like to ask you if you van teach me how to play the song "Whisky on a sunday" because i can't find anything on youtube. Many thanks in advance Ben (from Holland)

[@MG-xs8bi]

Hey Moshe! First, thanks for the videos. You do a good job explaining techniques. This is a very important video for people learning the accordion. This instrument is like rubbing your belly and tapping your head at the same time. It takes a lot of practice to get the muscle memory down to play something new. Before I learn a song I end up writing a simpler song just to practice techniques. Anyways I was wondering what your experience was with playing live? I've only been playing for a year (practicing often), but I have yet come up with a good way to amplify the instrument. Usually playing in tight bars and (not concert halls...) conducive for creating feedback. I notice that you have many accordions, I was wondering if you've ever used one that has a 1/4" output? Or if you ever play live... do you have any tips? Thanks man,

[@eroooz]

Thanks from sweden

[@kirstenghysels9358]

which song u play? Thank u mr Moshe i start advenchar witch accordion

[@iserpahin]

it's great that you have both technique and song tutorials! I have a request for a song if you know it, I'd love to be able to play it: Ginette by Les Têtes Raides. But thanks anyhow!

[@TheBradleybee]

thanks again. this is terrific.

[@rachaeldeluca4660]

So very helpful! Thank you!

[@quiteamazing9703]

I play a some piano - so the piano keyboard comes natural. I am having a challenge navigating the bass chord buttons (5x12). Only have the detent marker on the C. e.g. I'm playing a song that goes Bm-D-E-A. Are there "caps" to buy to feel more markers on the buttons since I can't see them ? Or how do you develop that left hand blind navigation ?

[@moshezuchter]

It really is practice, practice, practice. Start slowly, build up that muscle memory of your left hand fingers jumping from chord to chord. I've made a few videos about left hand proficiency. Let me know if you have any questions

[@alabastille3579]

Merci Maestro pour votre aide.

[@hardcorechicano]

Thankyou so much for this video, thankyou, I have learned so much!

[@williamnye478]

Good advice. Thanks!

[@BogdanGabrielMarinica]

Life saver!

[@moshezuchter]

Bogdan, check out this blog post for more examples, too: accordionlove.com/the-how-to-guide-to-coordinating-your-hands-on-the-accordion/

[@BogdanGabrielMarinica]

@@moshezuchter Thank you so much!

[@fcofelixx]

you are my actual teacher : P

[@carlosfigueiredo347]

Moshe it´s possible teach us the Libertango ? Thanks

[@johnkean2396]

Thanks Moshe!! the place where i lived there's none of accordion teacher, so i need a little advices from you. how many bassline accordion will you recommend for a starter like me (i start as a keyboardist) Is 60 bass ok? Baile or Hofner? (these are the only two brands i can get right here) or etc? Many thanks.

[@GodnichIztok]

Very cice! Good teacher!

[@MusiciansReflib]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@1234nawid]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@lambiegroup]

Very helpful!

[@MaartenHaaseTrouwfilms]

Hi, thanx for your tutorial's. I have a question/problem. Maybe its my lack of experience, but i guess you know this particular problem. When i play bass notes, and i want for example switch from b# to c (long 'distance's), the accordeon kind of hangs on my arms, i have to stabilize the accordeon before i can slide my left hand 'down'. Its hard to explain my question, but i have difficulties (sometimes) to travel longer distance, sometimes i have to 'pause for a moment' , re-establish my left hand/redistribute the weight of the accordeon en then it goes fine.. Do you know how to 'fix' the problem?

[@MaartenHaaseTrouwfilms]

Oh i guess i found the answer in your other video about big jumps.. I'll try that!:)

[@mariancucu902]

Hi! Let's say that i will practice this coordination 30 minutes per day. How long it will take until i will succeed to complete the song? I have only one day and it seems very hard ...

[@moshezuchter]

Hi Marian, it depends. Practise a little bit every day and it should come soon... A few weeks to a few months. A day is the beginning. Give your mind and body time to absorb and digest this new connection between hands and mind

[@mariancucu902]

Moshe Zuchter thank you!

[@dwn2mrz]

Thanks for this! Very well articulated!

[@juilietpritchard6560]

fantastic

[@maxfidanza6252]

I think you have to start by multiplying the beats by 2: the eighth notes becoming quarter notes. DOUBLE TIME is the solution

[@sallysaleh9868]

Thnx alot 😍

[@grungebasket]

What is this song called? I couldn't understand what you said.

[@SinusD]

I can’t coordinate both hands and also I cannot hit the bass notes without looking. I’ve been playing the bass guitar for almost 20 years and I think this is causing me troubles. My brain can’t process... On the bass you normally play the same thing with both hands. Any ideas?

[@moshezuchter]

Which song are you trying to play? I wrote a guide here that breaks things down into smaller steps. Have a look: accordionlove.com/the-how-to-guide-to-coordinating-your-hands-on-the-accordion/

[@SinusD]

Moshe Zuchter thank you for the excellent guide! I’m trying to play traditional American songs and some classical piano songs from a book that I have. I’m learning how to play the chromatic button accordion (B system).

[@vinceythefly]

thanks that was very helpfull.

[@MyinTerwebs]

still helpful thanks.

[@gitalloydforART]

thanks!

[@sunnyjones1064]

beautiful!!

[@Phrophesy]

Do you have the notes for this tutorial?

[@evapaslaptis2486]

What music is it? How does is colled?

[@diabolik15]

It's based on 'Nantes' , band is Beirut

[@rezanemesiz]

wow thanks

[@diabeticBASShero]

i have that exact accordion!

[@OriginalShrimpVendor]

There are 0 accordion teachers in my area. x.x

[@shinelinnn]

1:39-1:45 what is this? i like it!

[@ischiagiorgio]

Is it D Dm A Dm?

[@moshezuchter]

Hi George, yes, the alternate bass technique on a Dm is D Dm A Dm

[@tilasole3252]

I've been waiting 11 years, but those tips have not appeared on the side bar he is pointing to...

[@moshezuchter]

Hi Tila, here is an updated guide to hand coordination: accordionlove.com/the-how-to-guide-to-coordinating-your-hands-on-the-accordion/

[@fpham8004]

seven thumbs up.

[@stevenina1111]

ditto, thanks moshe

[@rahulgabrielle]

god, what a complicated instrument... but its amazing...

[@mariob4477]

You're a F'--'

[@jim810]

What accordion are you playing?

[@blackhawk229]

Beirut - Nantes

[@vallenatoelegante2503]

vallenato music :)

[@indigofree6910]

i love you

[@drag0nfig0]

Sadly, I do...and I just spent $65 on a teacher who recited to me the same things I've learned from a book in two weeks..I'm out of options!

[@MyinTerwebs]

why would you pick a song where the left hand and right hand are really weird and don't fit together?

[@stevenina1111]

don't need a teacher i got u

[@fnoshow]

The title of the song is pronounced more like 'Nonte' not 'Nantez'. It's the name of a French town.

[@SeaEmpire]

He said "nantes" (tried to, at least :p)

[@michelelavender1967]

Way too difficult first song,crazy

[@oMJHMo]

It's in terms of co-ordination with the hands. The music sounds right but the hands struggle at first because of the difficulty in getting them to do things which operate within different rhythms.