Accordion

Two types of accordions

Accordion is a fun instrument to play. It is makes different sounds by pushing air over the reeds by using the bellows.

Contents

• Introduction
  • Types of Accordions
  • Inside an Accordion
  • Why Play the Accordion?
  • Brief History of the Accordion
• Playing the accordion
  • Right hand (Chromatic button accordion)
  • Right hand (Diatonic button accordion)
  • Right hand (Piano accordion)
  • Left hand
  • Free Bass
  • Reed Ranks and Switches
• Techniques
  • How to Handle the Accordion
  • Operating the Bellows
  • Body Position