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wodan22
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Greetings all. My name is Genford. First off, I am not an accordion player. I have developed an interest in possibly buying and learning to play PA, and figured joining a forum would be a good place to start and get some information. I do have a background in music (classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, and Old Time). I currently play the banjo and fiddle. I played in symphonic and jazz band as a youth and have some piano lessons under my belt, too.
I had a few questions. I apologize if I am posting them in the wrong forum (if so, please advise)
1) I'm trying to get some information as to what maker/model would be good for a beginner to start out on. I know nothing about any PA makers or models, so haven't a clue what would be good. I did see some sites that mentioned some Weltmeister models that were in the $1000-2000 range that I might be able to start saving for. Not sure if these were realistic or if there is something else I should be looking for.
2) There is not a big accordion community where I live, so I would be learning via books, dvds, and internet/youtube. Any recommendations as far as this? (i.e. is there a standard book or DVD that most people start with?).
3) I would probably have to order online, as I don't know of any stores that sell accordions in my area. Any recommendations for websites that are considered repudable or recommended? (for example, ones that have good reputations for checking out and "setting up" the instrument, not just shipping it "as is" in the box)?
Thanks for you patience with a newbie, and any advice would be appreciated!
I had a few questions. I apologize if I am posting them in the wrong forum (if so, please advise)
1) I'm trying to get some information as to what maker/model would be good for a beginner to start out on. I know nothing about any PA makers or models, so haven't a clue what would be good. I did see some sites that mentioned some Weltmeister models that were in the $1000-2000 range that I might be able to start saving for. Not sure if these were realistic or if there is something else I should be looking for.
2) There is not a big accordion community where I live, so I would be learning via books, dvds, and internet/youtube. Any recommendations as far as this? (i.e. is there a standard book or DVD that most people start with?).
3) I would probably have to order online, as I don't know of any stores that sell accordions in my area. Any recommendations for websites that are considered repudable or recommended? (for example, ones that have good reputations for checking out and "setting up" the instrument, not just shipping it "as is" in the box)?
Thanks for you patience with a newbie, and any advice would be appreciated!