Song Learning Tips - The Chicken Dance Example

[@johndonlan5956]

Watching your video made me reflect upon how I learn a new song. I agree with you 100% how important it is to "own" a song in your head before you even try it on the accordion. Sometimes I'll watch (on KZbin) ten or fifteen different accordionists play the particular song I want to learn ..... So that I can not only get familiar with the song, but also see witch treatments they give it. And by looking at the song that closely it helps me to "own" it better.

[@moshezuchter]

YES!! So well said. And I can totally relate. I'll hear multiple versions of a song before even trying to play it. 🙌

[@dcorrette]

Thank you , got it!!! says Judy Corrrette

[@adrianpolley9419]

Great explanations, very easy to follow. My accordion is still awaiting repair but my son has bought me a new keyboard to practice on, so all good.

[@moshezuchter]

Awesome!! Keyboards are great for practicing

[@tvmystery261]

right. I learn all songs by ear, most of time I dont have notes, but I like song and listen it all day

[@MattLaneNZ]

I love your videos so much. It has motivated me to buy an accordion and start learning. So good. Thank you

[@moshezuchter]

So happy you find the videos useful, Matt!

[@petermcgregorpainter]

Very helpful that is how I learn a song on the piano. all by ear I don't read sheet Music. just got a accordion find it a little bit harder to find chords on the left with buttons.

[@dcorrette]

I also take the song apart and it works good for me/. Right now I'm working on Sunrise , Sunset!!! Slow , but I'm getting there!!! says Judy Corrette

[@moshezuchter]

Beauty song!

[@olakoperny5258]

I love french songs. I'm learning French. I started to play the accordion in 2019. My English isn't very good. I don't speak it fluently.

[@moshezuchter]

I love French songs, too 🙌

[@daisyduke7473]

Your printed English looks great!! I’m sure your speaking English is just as good!!!

[@olakoperny5258]

@@daisyduke7473 Thanks...

[@moshezuchter]

Totally missed the camera focus on this one. Still, I hope the message came across. Do you have any song learning tips you can share?

[@USMC_BABE38]

I can't wait to learn how to play one when I get my first accordion

[@dzaxortpanos6950]

I just got one off eBay from Russia

[@goksicar91]

Please focus your camera, so people can enjoy the video, as well as enjoy the music you make :D Keep up the the good work.

[@moshezuchter]

Thanks Goran. Fixed the issue now.

this is a very big beach and a lot of small sand grains :) thanx - will try

[@marcodefrancesco5455]

the song is about a duck not a chicken this song is made in italy my country, I follow you and I learned a lot from your tutorials...very tanks

[@moshezuchter]

Most welcome. Thanks for the info about the duck 😊

[@OOPPYMI]

Спасибо!

[@WillfoxPiano]

What kind of accordian is that?

[@moshezuchter]

This was my Weltmeister Achat 72 🤗

[@markim9728]

Is there a reason you didnt show the bass side fingering on this song? Thats usually the side people have problems with/understanding.

[@moshezuchter]

I have a lesson and sheet music in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSXf3lqlpx1nZI

[@anikpri1966]

I know this song from years ago we called it the birddance

[@moshezuchter]

Yes apparently it was called The Duck Dance originally. I knew it as The Chicken Dance growing up 😊

[@hazellangley2365]

@@moshezuchter i wish i could play the accordion it sounds good

[@daisyduke7473]

Lol. How many wedding dances have had the chicken dance played!!!???

[@charliehepburn8803]

Do I not sing songs but play tunes on the accordion?

[@moshezuchter]

You can sing and play tunes... Totally up to you.

[@rugbymum3]

As a beginner, I use fingers 3-2 for bass chords per teacher. I am hesitant to subscribe to your lessons bc I am easily confused by variations (i am chronoligically gifted) and i notice you use your 4th finger on C chord. Otherwise, website looks like a good way to learn more.

[@moshezuchter]

Hi hi. A lot of players use 3-2 instead of the fourth finger and that's totally fine. I only recommend switching methods when the technique is a hindrance.

[@dianneray5556]

Moshe Zuchter i have the same dilemma as rugbymum3, i tried to use the 4-3 on bass and it’s very awkward. Question is, is using the 3-2 going to hamper playing as i become more proficient. I quite playing when i was 11 years old because i didn’t understand the importance of leaning scales and chords. I am now 70 years old and really like the idea of playing by ear. Enjoy your videos.

[@moshezuchter]

@@dianneray5556 hey Dianne, I would say stick with 3-2 until you start noticing that it's slowing you down. I think it's fine. I've tried it just to see if it's slower / clumssier and truthfully I found it to be okay. I'm sure with a bit of practice there's no real difference between the two methods for the majority of us 😊

[@Ulujmf]

Chicken dance reallly!

[@chasban]

Regarding your Step #1.....knowing a song in your head. I set out to learn ‘Just Another Polka’ from a music book I recently purchased. I was unfamiliar with the song. I went to Spotify’ and found the song as recorded by Frankie Yankovich. I listened to the song. I immediately became depressed. His artistry and proficiency with the accordion are unattainable. The only thing we have in common is the instrument. Anyone want to buy an accordion?

[@daisyduke7473]

Chasban!!! Please do NOT give up!!! I

[@daisyduke7473]

Wow!! I just learned something major!!! You are a super teacher. Thank you 🙏!!

[@daisyduke7473]

Chasban... he is 100%correct about 1 BAR AT A TIME!!!

[@daisyduke7473]

I did a screen shot of your blues scale but lost the rest of you!!😠