My first accordion lesson!

[dak]

My current teacher is such a task-master for perfection-every single note has to be perfect. He’s a great guy but he doesn’t let one note fly by.

Well, there is a progression from sounding the notes and enunciating music. When you are significantly doing more of the latter, a note that is out of place in articulation sticks out like someone reciting poetry with an occasional drunk drawl.

 

[RTW]

" a note that is out of place in articulation sticks out like someone reciting poetry with an occasional drunk drawl." BY DAK

This comment reminds me of a well know Author/Poet , Charles Bukowski, from LA (USA) that mirrors that remark. Those unfamiliar with Bukowski feel free to look him up

Regards,
RTW

 

[dak]

" a note that is out of place in articulation sticks out like someone reciting poetry with an occasional drunk drawl." BY DAK

This comment reminds me of a well know Author/Poet , Charles Bukowski, from LA (USA) that mirrors that remark. Those unfamiliar with Bukowski feel free to look him up

Regards,
RTW

Bukowski is actually rather consistent. And he'd have his own rants about things sticking out...

 

[Jamestens]

Taking that step to have your first lesson, especially so early into your journey, shows real dedication. Getting those fundamentals right from the get-go is crucial, and it sounds like your instructor gave you some fantastic pointers.

T It's funny how habits can form without us even realizing, isn't it? But now, armed with those tips, you'll be honing your skills with every practice session. I remember when I decided to explore music lessons online. It opened up a whole new world of learning and improvement for me.

 

[Frank Barocco]

If I might add two points to learn sooner rather than later, they are:
1) Position the accordion far enough to the left (left strap shorter, right strap longer) that you can play with your right elbow stretched out. Your arm should not be close to your body and the wrist at a steep angle.
2) Play by looking at your sheet music and/or the teacher (on the screen in your case) and never ever look down at the keyboard. Learn to "feel" where you are on the keyboard rather than looking down.

Number 2 is so important, and at least in my own experience not talked about enough! Be it in the accordion world of learning or in learning other instruments. I see many people assuming that if they first learn/practice for a few months/years by looking at the keyboard, then they will at some point naturally progress to the point of not needing to look anymore. I don't think that's how it works. There is something about the spatial awareness and the muscle memory that you only internalize if training when not looking. At least part of it.

 

[isorry123]

I took a thin blanket and tossed it over the body of the accordion to break my habit of looking down.

Now I get to look out at the audience if I have one :’)

Number 2 is so important, and at least in my own experience not talked about enough! Be it in the accordion world of learning or in learning other instruments. I see many people assuming that if they first learn/practice for a few months/years by looking at the keyboard, then they will at some point naturally progress to the point of not needing to look anymore. I don't think that's how it works. There is something about the spatial awareness and the muscle memory that you only internalize if training when not looking. At least part of it.