Rod Stradling
The Accordion Pages
Here is some information about the accordion that might help you get even more out of your music. I am sure not everyone will agree with my ideas so I welcome your comments. I will be adding to this information over time. Remember that I am only making suggestions and giving examples of what I do "as a rule." Note that I happily break all of my rules when convenience requires it.
- How to hold the accordion
- The Stradella Bass (revised 3/2015)
- Fingering the bass (revised 9/2014)
- Playing major scales on the bass
- Playing minor scales on the bass (new 10/2014)
- Bass runs and fills
- Bellows shake
- How to play minor 7th and major 6th chords in the left hand
- How to play major 7th chords in the left hand
- The mystery of the diminished chord
- How do I use the diminished 7th chord row?
- Chordal accompaniment on the right hand
- The Scottish second accordion accompaniment
- Rhythm in the right hand
- More on chords (Beta)
....More to come.
If you have any comments about my ideas, please let me know.
To contact me, please call 01543 257419 or email me from my Home Page.