The Mighty Accordion: The Complete Guide to Mastering Left Hand Bass/Chord Patterns

Book/Online audio set. Much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. Progressive exercises guide towards mastering bass/chord patterns. For the beginner, the first chapters assume no knowledge of the instrument and teach how to play simple accompaniment patterns. Uses of the major, minor and seventh chords are explained, with exercises to develop skill in executing bass/chord accompaniment patterns. For the advanced player, later chapters present exercises on chord combinations needed to play sixth, minor seventh, major seventh and ninth chords, more. Throughout, there are explanations on the workings of the instrument and relevant music theory. Features exercises played at both slow and moderate tempos. 112 pp.