How-To Guides about Accordion World

Interested in playing "Falling Slowly" from the 2007 musical Once on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionists of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Falling Slowly" on your own squeezebox, take a look!

Interested in playing "Lara's Theme" from the 1965 film Dr Zhivago on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionists of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Lara's Theme" on your own squeezebox, take a look!

This how to video shows you how to perform a half beat bass technique on an accordion. You will skip every other beat to do this. In this example, a Beatles song will be played to show you how to do this. First, you will how it is normally played. Next, you will hear it using the half beat bass technique. To practice this, do an um pa um pa beat to a song that you know, such as "Mary had a Little Lamb". Say the um part but not play it. However, play the pa part. First, play it normally...

Moshezuchter demonstrates how to do a legato bass technique on an accordion which will add drama to your playing. Legato means tying it together. When playing staccato, you touch the keys like they are hot with short strokes to get the punctuated effect. Try playing an alternate base pattern using A, A minor, E to A minor for an oompah sound. Hold your finger on the A while pumping the A minor key. Then, hit the E major key while continuing to hole the A key down. You can also transition to...

If you want to play the Howl's Moving Castle theme on accordion you first need to play on the right hand D, G, B flat, D or G minor and on the left hand you press the C minor then go D 7 and G minor. Then it goes C minor, F and B flat. Next play D minor, E minor, A7, D minor, then C, B flat and A 7. B flat to A 7 is a pretty large jump so you may need to practice. So again you repeat C minor, D7 and G minor. Then C minor, F and Flat. Next play D minor, E minor, A7, D minor, C, B flat and then...

Watch this video by Youtube user moshezuchter as he takes you through the different steps in playing the Nostalgia Theme by Alexander Winfield from the puppet play entitled, "All Hail Ye Mighty Lords of Nowhere," using an accordion. The tune of Nostalgia is very slow and haunting, and it can be used to create a mood when you're making a play or a movie. The piece is very easy. It's basically just a collection of different chords. First, you start with D minor, then, you play a G9. Alternate...

This is a great video demonstrating how to play "La Noyee" by Yann Tiersen from the French film "Amelie". This tutorial breaks down the notes and chord progressions for the accordion.

This is a tutorial on how to play the theme from "The Godfather" films, written by the prolific Nino Rota. The video breaks down the chords to play this brooding accordion classic.

One of the basics of accordion playing and left and right brain splitting, this tutorial demonstrates how to coordinate your left and right hand when playing the accordion.

This tutorial demonstrates how to play the theme from Federico Fellini's "Amarcord", written by Nino Rota (also the composer for "The Godfather"). The fingering is very complicated so take it slow.

This video shows you how to play "A Sunday Smile" by Beirut's Zach Condon. This simple song is a great song to add to your accordion repertoire.

This tutorial demonstrates how to play the left hand accordion part for Lou Reed's "Perfect Day". The video breaks down the keys individually for you to better understand.

This fantastic tutorial demonstrates how to play the brooding "Nantes" by Beirut's Zach Condon. As this user mentions, Beethoven would be proud!

This is a great tutorial for playing the song "Lies" from the Irish film "Once" on the accordion. This song, written by Glen Hansard, is a great reinterpretation on the accordion.

Understand the way accordions function in this free video series that will help you play your accordion with ease and comfort.

The reeds, cover pins, keys and the bass are a few of the parts you'll need to identify and disassemble on your accordion. Learn more in this free video series that will show you how to safely and easily remove the different parts of your accordion.

Learn how to play the basses on the accordion.

A step by step tutorial on playing the Amelie theme song on the accordion (left-hand).

This video explains the left-hand fingering of the Stradella bass system on the accordion.

This video shows the fingering and movement of using the alternate bass system. Oom-pa, oom-pa.

The accordion bass button layout and theory are explained in this fast paced 7 minute instructional video.

Learn how to play basses accordion in GMajor.

Learn how to play a C Major Scale, learn the diatonic accordion, learn the button accordion, scales in a button accordion

This sequence shows how to play the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters" on Guitar.

Here is an overview in two parts of the great Alan Wilson's harmonica playing on the song: Boogie Chillun' #2 from the Hooker n' Heat album.

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Bb from our expert. Tuning your flute is often necessary to get the right sound.

In this great video series our expert Ryan Larson, a great accordion player, shows us not only how to play in the key of G major and all the notes in that key but also how to instantly better our improvisational skills.

In this video music lesson, an expert jazz musician will demonstrate how to read through a fake book composition in B major. He will demonstrate how to play the various measures and sections of the fake book composition on piano, as well as how to improvise while playing.

In this great video series our expert Ryan Larson, a great accordion player, shows us not only how to play in the key of E and all the notes in that key but also how to instantly better our improvisational skills.

In this great video series our expert Ryan Larson, a great accordion player, shows us not only how to play in the key of F and all the notes in that key but also how to instantly better our improvisational skills.

In this great video series our expert Ryan Larson, a great accordion player, shows us not only how to play in the key of Gb and all the notes in that key but also how to instantly better our improvisational skills.

Whatever your musical interest is, in these free accordion playing videos, learn all about this amazing instrument. Our expert will show you the part of the accordion and how it works, and he'll inspire you with several songs, styles of music, and types of accordions and concertinas you can play. Take my word for it: after you watch these video clips, you may find yourself scouring eBay for a gently used squeezebox of your own.