General Mechanics of the Accordion

Follow step-by-step as Grayson Masefield, a multiple world accordion champion, explains different parts of an accordion and how they operate. From the mechanics of the bass to accordion effects, this course will give you a deeper understanding of this amazing instrument.

This course includes the following:

▶︎ Physical Aspects of the Accordion - The mechanisms, keys, airflow, and how it all works together to make sound!

▶︎ Reed Sets & Registers - And how they relate to the different registers.

▶︎ Differences between Stradella & Free Bass Systems

▶︎ Special Effects with the Accordion - Learn about special effects from glissandos and vibratos to percussive effects.

▶︎ Finger Notation - Different ways fingering is notated in accordion sheet music.

▶︎ Tips for Successful Playing - From vibratos to bent notes to practice tips.

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