Learn to Play Irish Button Accordion (2005)

A complete guide to learning traditional irish button accordion that will get you playin striaght away! John Williams is a virtuoso on both concertina and two-row button accordion and he lends his vast wealth of knowledge to create an enjoyable, clear and effective method. This video teaches beginners basics like holding the accordion, first scales, bass notes and other fundamentals as well as more complex techniques such as how to add ornamentation and colour, drone-like chords,fingering positions and bellows movement. With five repertoire pieces for you to learn and master as you improve your technique, this is a brilliant place to begin playing or to start adding your own style.