GeekyPirate
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My name is Rob. 32 years old and decided to learn to play the accordion a couple years back. A couple things have motivated me to do so. My mum used to play. Even though I have no recollection of this because it was a long time ago and she cannot play anymore. I did start out on her accordion
She would be interested in starting again. So, my goal is to eventually play some simple songs together. Or maby get her interested enough to start again - by playing some good songs ofcourse!
I've always had a thing for accordions. Love folk music. Some folk bands from the Netherlands have great accordion players and I've been in awe of the instrument ever since. If you are curious, the first band is WC Experience. They come from the town next over to me. Here is a radio performance if you are curious what they do. Notice the wooden accordion, made for Rene van Rooij - made by Noud Martinali - because that one is hand crafted by one of the last accordion artisans of the Netherlands who stopped to enjoy his old day. Noud was born in the same province, Brabant, but moved to Limburg. My most favorite dutch Folk band, Rowwen Hèze, comes from Limburg and Tren van Enckevort also has an accordion made by Noud. I've always found this relation special. If your curious what they do, here is something. Knowing that connection always made these two bands feel connected and something special.
Apart from music closeby, I've also always been a music lover in the most broad sense and love discovering new stuff. I could show you things for days - and love it when people show me stuff I didn't know yet. Like small niche things like Zydeco for example
To end my post, I'll share my pride and joy I suppose
That's wraps up my introduction! I hope to make some new friends here and learn more, eventually show my progression (because I'm very much still a beginner). Doing my triads, arpeggios and reverse chords. Practicing keeping a consistent and steady alternating bass. Whilst learning some basic songs like Bella Ciao and some songs from my sheet music learning book.
~ Rob

I've always had a thing for accordions. Love folk music. Some folk bands from the Netherlands have great accordion players and I've been in awe of the instrument ever since. If you are curious, the first band is WC Experience. They come from the town next over to me. Here is a radio performance if you are curious what they do. Notice the wooden accordion, made for Rene van Rooij - made by Noud Martinali - because that one is hand crafted by one of the last accordion artisans of the Netherlands who stopped to enjoy his old day. Noud was born in the same province, Brabant, but moved to Limburg. My most favorite dutch Folk band, Rowwen Hèze, comes from Limburg and Tren van Enckevort also has an accordion made by Noud. I've always found this relation special. If your curious what they do, here is something. Knowing that connection always made these two bands feel connected and something special.
Apart from music closeby, I've also always been a music lover in the most broad sense and love discovering new stuff. I could show you things for days - and love it when people show me stuff I didn't know yet. Like small niche things like Zydeco for example

To end my post, I'll share my pride and joy I suppose


That's wraps up my introduction! I hope to make some new friends here and learn more, eventually show my progression (because I'm very much still a beginner). Doing my triads, arpeggios and reverse chords. Practicing keeping a consistent and steady alternating bass. Whilst learning some basic songs like Bella Ciao and some songs from my sheet music learning book.
~ Rob