The Mighty Accordion Book/Ola

The Mighty Accordion Book and Online Audio

The Complete Guide to Mastering Left-Hand Bass/Chord Patterns

“The Mighty Accordion Book and Online Audio” is an essential resource for accordionists looking to master the bass side of the instrument. This comprehensive guide takes players from the basics to advanced techniques, making it suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players alike.

The book starts with simple accompaniment patterns, assuming little or no prior knowledge, and gradually progresses to more complex bass/chord patterns. It includes a vast collection of exercises that cover major, minor, seventh, and diminished chords, helping to build proficiency in various bass/chord accompaniment styles.

For more experienced players, advanced chapters delve into chord combinations necessary for playing sophisticated chords like sixths, minor sevenths, major sevenths, ninths, and beyond.

Throughout the book, clear explanations of the accordion’s mechanics and relevant music theory are provided, ensuring a thorough understanding of the instrument. The included online audio allows players to listen to and play along with many of the exercises, presented at both slow and moderate tempos, making practice more effective and enjoyable.

With 112 pages of rich content, “The Mighty Accordion” is a must-have for anyone serious about mastering the left-hand bass and chord patterns on the accordion.

Contents Includes:

* A much-needed and complete guide to playing the bass side of the accordion
* A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises for learning bass/chord patterns on the accordion
* Beginner students learn simple accompaniment patterns and use of the major, minor and seventh chords
* Advanced students learn how to play sixth, minor and major sevenths and ninth chords, and other advance techniques
* Includes access to online audio featuring many of the book’s exercises.