Hohner Diatonic Button Accordion Instruction Book Pdf

One button, two sounds: This accordion makes a different sound if. To guide them. We don't know whether the diatonic accordion is a German or Austrian. Before starting to play read the button accordion instructions first. The songs in our accordion music books can be played on either the 1, 2 or 3 row diatonic.

THE ACCORDIONIST The Right Hand The right hand plays either aor a which are the treble notes. The fingers are numbered to provide a reference to the fingering used. The right hand is also used to change on the grill while the instrument is being played. On some smaller accordions, the thumb is not used. When this happens, the second finger becomes 1, to the fifth finger which becomes 4. The Left Hand This hand that plays the bass notes and preset chords. The fingers are also numbered to provide a reference to the bass board.

The left hand is also used to change, and to operate the The Left Arm The left wrist fits on the inside of the, enabling the left arm to move the bellows. Straps The accordion is held to the accordionist by various leather straps. For larger accordions are used, which are connected at the top and bottom of the accordion. These are usually fully adjustable. For smaller accordions, only one shoulder strap is used, and sometimes none. Accordionists can also use combinations of. As previously mentioned, the enables the player to move the.

Ease of Learning Single note bass and fixed chord buttons make for very fast and easy learning of bass and rhythm accompaniment. With the visible right hand keyboard, the accordion is easy to learn with the right tuition. Education, General Academic Improvements By learning the accordion, students learn how to organise their time for practice. They will automatically apply this skill to other aspects of their education. Research has shown that people who learn music early in life achieve better academic results.

Self Confidence Any time that a person achieves something new their confidence in themselves increases. Introduces Self Discipline and Motivation These attributes are learned through practice and achievement, and with the help of the teacher. Problem Solving To be able to play music one learns how to concentrate on a problem and find the best solution. Music Appreciation It is easier to appreciate and enjoy music if one understands how music is structured. Concentration As progress is made through musical education the ability to concentrate increases. With increased concentration comes improved memory skills. Coordination Playing the accordion requires coordination.

Not only do players use both hands, but the left arm operates the bellows while the player reads music. As difficult as this sounds, a student can learn to play a piece of music in their first lesson. Creativity The accordion is an incredibly versatile instrument. Not only can it play most musical styles, it is also very good for improvisation. Job Opportunities There is the potential to teach or entertain full time with the accordion. Being Part of a Team Because the accordion is such a portable instrument, it is used in many types of musical groups, from rock bands to orchestras. Tuning The reeds are fixed in tune for each individual accordion, but can be made higher or lower (by a trained repairer) to suit the preferred sound of the player.

Teacher It is recommended that any new student learns the accordion from a respected teacher. The right teacher will help you choose the correct accordion for the style of music you want to play, adjust the straps correctly and get the student in the correct playing position. A teacher is also important to ensure lessons continue, and even if some practice is not done, improvement can still be made.

Practice To improve, however, it is important that regular, thorough practice is done between lessons. This practice should be based on quality rather than quantity. For beginner students, short, regular practices are far more worthwhile than irregular, longer practices. This is when bad habits may begin, which are frustrating to fix later on. Seating Position For most people, sitting down is the most comfortable way of playing.

There are various seating positions and preferences. You should always take care when bending down from a seated position, however, so you do not damage your back. Having the straps adjusted to fit your body shape is very important, not only for ease of playing, but also to reduce any chance of injury. Points to remember when playing: • Keep your back straight • When sitting, choose a seat so that your feet can touch the floor, otherwise you will not have full control over the accordion. • Your right elbow should be kept out to enable a good hand position. • Fingers should be curved over the keys, to enable you to play with the tips of your fingers.