Scales and Exercises

[Bill Palmer]

Here is an update regarding the alleged CBA book with the Hanon material in it. The name of the book is "Das Knopfakkordeon C-Griff / Ein systematischer Weg" by Esbeth Moser.

It is in German. If you read German, then you will find it useful. However, there is a LOT of text that explains the psychological basis of CBA playing. It's an intense book with a considerable amount of good material in it. There isn't any Hanon in it, with the exception of a couple of very basic exercises.

The other problem is that it is a free bass book. Free bass is fairly common in chromatic accordion work on the continent.

 

[bandoneon.hk]

Hi all,

I have just been following this discussion because I am looking for book for C-sys CBA. I don't know if others might call B-sys a CBA too but to be specific i am learning accordina, a 3 rows right hand only c-sys instrument.

I have little experience in playing piano and bandoneon. But my learning process for piano and bandoneon is really bad because I was just reading sheet and repeatedly play the sheet until I can memorize it without knowing its chord progression, harmony and the interval and the tone of each note. Therefore I have poor ear and poor musicianship.

So I am now trying to learn a new instrument to make me aware of the chord progression, harmony and the tone along with the exercise from start.

I have just started with Mr. Manu Maugain's book. But I am looking for book which has some music for practising. By the sample copy shared in this discussion, seems Luigi Anzaghi's book is quite good for me and it also use the fingering system I prefer (1,2,3,4,5) instead of (P,1,2,3,4). I don't know how to name these fingering system.

And could anyone advise what the mind should think in sequence about when practising? I don't want to just repeatedly practising without knowing its detail.

And could anyone share their review about the 4 books of Medard Ferrero?

Could someone give me some advise how to best studying the accordina/C-sys CBA? Thanks in advance for any advise.

 

[dunlustin]

How you like to learn can play a big part in how useful you find a Tutor Book .
For example – how independent a learner are you?

As to books, here’s a couple of ideas – mine and I claim no special powers!

You will find 3-row CBA more demanding than a 4 or 5 row but it’s do-able.
I like Richard Galliano’s book which seems practical, using tunes to put over technique. Not too expensive either (CD included)
Florent Glorion (see Diuoflo.com) Chromatic Tutor may seem pricey at 50euro + postage. However you do get on-line video/audio and you can have questions answered. She is a “gigging” musician who also runs courses.
Her book uses Tab as well as notation – unique for the CBA. The music is largely original with a Breton Trad bias + some Klezmer. I like the tunes a lot.
I do feel the progression is a bit steep and needs supplementing. Technique is dealt with through ornamenting tunes etc.

I have only looked very briefly at Ferrero (the beige edition) which I feel is dated. It is of a time when you only heard a piece if you had a teacher to play it. It is very prescriptive. I also feel that it is struggling for respectability – desperate to drag the instrument away from the dodgy dancehalls of the Rue de Lappe. Anyway perhaps you might go to it after some initial study.

 

[bandoneon.hk]

Thanks dunlustin,

I would say I have high initiative to practise and achieve grade 8 piano and able to play a few tango music with bandoneon.

But with my past learning/practise process, I didn't train my musicianship well (poor ear and harmony knowledge) I learn/practise by repeatedly play the same sheet by rote.

recently I am studying about chord progress from book but my ear is still bad.

could you suggest any book which only use 3 rows to play some music tunes?

And do these book teach with music tunes with 3 rows only and with 1,2,3,4,5 fingering?

1. Lucien Galliano, Richard Galliano - Méthode complète d'accordéon
2. Luigi Anzaghi book
3. 4 books of Medard Ferrero
4. Florent Glorion book

Thanks again.

 

[dunlustin]

Given your background/list of wishes and of the three authors I know, only Ferrero fits the bill.
You will find lots of exercises and some pieces to learn. You will not find explicit lessons on chord progressions but you will see all of the LH used and even some combined (eg min6) chords.
This is in the Yellow Book (Complete Method) I don't know the others.
I'm not saying I recommend it - just that it fits your description of what you want.

 

[Johnniez]

If you go here for Lee Terry Meisinger accordion lessons and exercises
and the Hanon notes for the accordion are right there on the screen



you will see about a dozen other exercises ..

You can download them to your computer.

enjoy
Johnnie

 

[Meerkatdawg]

Sorry to be late to this, but I just wanted to add that I've been perusing the Anzaghi method and the fingering is quite different to what is 'standard' for the Associated board piano fingerings. That's not to say it isn't good...just one or two odd decisions with Anzaghi at the top of the scales which don't feel natural after years on the piano. I suppose they are useful is certain situations, so I suppose a bit of both wouldn't hurt.

 

[Soulsaver]

Sorry to be late to this, but I just wanted to add that Ive been perusing the Anzaghi method and the fingering is quite different to what is standard for the Associated board piano fingerings. Thats not to say it isnt good...just one or two odd decisions with Anzaghi at the top of the scales which dont feel natural after years on the piano. I suppose they are useful is certain situations, so I suppose a bit of both wouldnt hurt.

Example?

 

[BobM]

Just one or two odd decisions with Anzaghi at the top of the scales which dont feel natural after years on the piano. I suppose they are useful is certain situations, so I suppose a bit of both wouldnt hurt.

I wouldnt worry too much, ultimately youll make fingering decisions based on where you are on the keyboard, and whats best for you at the time etc. Thats not to say, dont practice your scales etc, but IMO a certain level of mental flexibility is an asset in trying to master the Accordion.

BobM.