Newbie from Alabama USA

[rickgwin]

Hi all! I just got my first accordion today and I know zero about them. I’m an actor and I was doing a community theatre production and I was informed 12 days before opening that I would be playing the accordion while singing a solo. Twelve days was unfortunately not enough time for me learn the song and it was cut from the show. I fell in love with it anyway.

The theatre had rented the accordion from a music store in Birmingham, Alabama and when it was being returned by the stage manager she asked how much they would sell it for and then called me. It seemed like a shockingly low price and I bought it right away.

It was made in Italy by Scandalli and has “Ronnie” on it. I can only guess that’s the name of the original owner even though it kind of looks like it came that way. I can’t seem to find any Scandalli Ronnie accordions anywhere! The only other markings say M 267/47 Made in Italy.

I’m ordering some books so I can teach myself to play and I can’t wait to get started!

 

[Keymn]

Go for it! Welcome to our forum. Keep in touch with your progress.

 

[Stephen Hawkins]

Welcome Rick,

People come to the accordion in their own way, but your story is about the most unusual I have heard to date.

Good luck with your endeavour, and do keep us posted with regard to your progress.

Kind Regards,

Stephen.

 

[JeffJetton]

Awesome! I'm just up the road in Nashville. Welcome to the world of accordions!

Was the accordion store Homewood Music?

 

[Happy girl]

That’s what I call making the most of an opportunity. Congratulations rickgwin, & welcome to the forum.

If you are not sure which tutor book is suitable for your purpose, you will find a lot of advice on this site.