learning the basses

This summer I've been making some progress with starting to use the basses on my button accordion.

I would have to say my brief foray into the PA probably helped me the most in getting started with coordination needed for playing both sides.

On the PA, I began with the first Palmer Hughes book which starts you out right away using the bass buttons. Playing simple tunes, this really helped me get the independence between left and right.

What helped me most on the button box was sitting down and learning the locations of the notes - playing a simple scale with the basses - then memorizing where those notes were. It's not that different than learning the notes on the treble side when just beginning. You just need to learn D on pull E on push ect ect --

more later...

been busy...

Hi Everyone -
Sorry I haven't been in touch recently.

I had a great opportunity last weekend - unexpectedly, I met one of my favorite youtube people at an Irish dance feis - Ryan Duns, SJ -

Not only is Ryan a great whistle player, he is also a very good piano accordion player. I have learned a lot of tunes from playing along with Ryan -- here's a tune I learned and posted a reply to Ryan's version of the tune - check it out!