New to Accordion - Silly question ?

[Anir]

HI All,

I would like to find out , when playing the accordion on the piano side I am playing various notes of a song. Do I need to match note for note on the bass side or is there only a few melody notes that is played.

If only a melody of a few notes is played on the bass side then how do I work out what these notes or chords should be ?

Thanks for the advice

 

[Glenn]

Hi Anir,

This sounds like you need to get hold of a couple of tutor books.
This will help put in perspective how to approach things.
Search through the forum for some suggestions for such books.
Basically the left hand supports the right-hand melody (ie. it is playing bass nots and chords).
This is the way to start out with the instrument for most playing styles.
What chords and notes to play will be annotated in the music if it is written for accordion.
I'm sure other members will have lots of suggestions.
I wish you good luck and a warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Anir]

Thanks Glen will do so.

 

[TomBR]

Unless you play from music which includes chords and left hand notes it is necessary to know a bit of theory about scales and harmony.

But, there is a very simple way to start exploring without having anything written down.

Only play on the white keys of your right hand piano side.

Try using left hand bass notes and chords against your melody and see what sounds good.
Try C G or F bass notes and MAJOR chords
Try A E or D bass notes and minor chords

You could also try playing your tune right through with no chords and see what note it ends on.
The note on which the tune ends will often be the name of your most important chord.

If your tune ends on a minor chord note it may be hard to avoid using black keys somewhere in the tune.

 

[Soulsaver]

Hi And welcome: All questions from a beginner are valid.. not silly. Have a look here for useful resources: http://www.accordionists.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=817
And maybe consider a few lessons with a teacher?

Good luck, and enjoy the journey.

 

[Anir]

And maybe consider a few lessons with a teacher?

Good luck, and enjoy the journey.[/quote]


Thank you very much for the information and the positive way forward