Irish Piano Accordion Lesson | Learn An Irish Session Tune + Bass Technique

In this Irish piano accordion tutorial you can learn a great Irish session tune called the Charlie Harris reel and get some top technique tips on playing bass and Basic ornamentation and left-hand chord technique are taught throughout the course.
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Whole tune demo
1:13 Learning the first part
2:22 Learning the second part
3:38 Learning variations for the second part
4:51 Playing the whole tune slowly
5:50 Learning the first part bass
7:07 Learning the second part bass
Get a free mp3 and sheet music for Charlie Harris reel here and play along: www.oaim.ie/piano-accordion/i...
This course is suitable for those who already have an understanding of the piano accordion. Mirella teaches a lively selection of Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Marches and SlipJigs throughout the thirteen lessons. She introduces basic ornamentation on the instrument - cuts, triplets, the use of double stops and also shows the left-hand chord technique for each of the tunes. All the bass notes and chords are marked out in the accompanying written music. This is an excellent learning resource for the student wishing to incorporate more left-hand accompaniment into his / her playing. Mirella's teaching methods are firmly rooted in the traditional ways of teaching Irish music; she breaks up the tunes into short phrases that she then plays repeatedly, prompting the student to play with her. By the end of the course, you can expect to have a broader repertoire of tunes with tasty left-hand accompaniment, a better understanding of Irish style piano accordion playing, some ornamentation and a deeper knowledge of the Irish music tradition. www.oaim.ie/piano-accordion/i...
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[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Everyone :) Thanks for all the comments and likes - Please feel free to ask any questions about this piano accordion lesson or about Irish music in general and we'll get back to you straight away. Remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.

[@CharlotteKingMusic]

Hi - have you got any videos specifically about ornaments for piano accordion? Thanks

[@terrygrif]

Just wish I had had you as a teacher Mirella! You make things so clear and straightforward. Very enjoyable.

[@lupolupone8430]

Love this irish music

[@joedooley1014]

I like the way you teach very good

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Joe, glad you like it ! Lot's more from Mirella here - www.oaim.ie/piano-accordion/irish-piano-accordion-technique/

[@stevesevents361]

Thanks so much for this lesson. Loved the tune you chose. Only thing I would have found really helpful would be for to remain silent after each new phrase to give time to absorb the phrase and play it on my own. Thanks again Love your playing.

[@Zuperduperboi2]

Great lesson!!!

[@1950accordionman]

Very good and helpful

[@njtdf]

I like your performance in the MUJI BGM very much :)

[@FagolaTV]

thank you!

[@patroberts6292]

Wonderful lesson. Thanks! What instrument are you using? And what would you recommend for a beginner?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Pat,
Glad you like the lesson! Mirella is playing a Saltarelle 'Clifden'. I know that Mirella only recommends Salterelle Accordions. Google 'which piano accordion for beginners' and you'll get some sound advice.

[@tomcruickshank6050]

For anyone interested there is a new range of piano accordions about to hit the market....known as the Celt...they are being made in four choices of wood....Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry and Japanese maple.....32 key 84 bass 3 voice with bombata hand made reeds......straight, swing, Irish and Scottish tuning....acoustic panels and vents within the wood....don't think the present range of accordions available will come close

[@tomcruickshank6050]

Hi JM.......They are being made on behalf of the Squeezeboxshop to our spec by Tonino Alessandrini in Castelfidardo Italy.....The website will be updated when we have the new boxes in stock...TomC

[@piercecannon3235]

Is there any where with the music sheet with the bass on your website or any where else ?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Pierce, Yes you can find that on the www.oaim.ie website.

[@arikast5157]

What about the ornaments? How about explaining them too? To me they're the life and soul of the sound, and the hardest part to get right.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Sure, check out Mirella's full course here - oaim.ie/irish-piano-accordion-technique There is discussion about cut's, triplet's and double stops as well as much more ..

[@Melvorgazh]

What is the name of the giotár player of Cherrish The Ladies again?
Probably the only ban giotáraí in Irish trad from Ireland?
Why are they some few(almost ZERO) Irish girls on the giotár?
Is there a taboo about that instrument?

[@fraclash2086]

Salve : per questo esercizio avete uno spartito? Distinti Saluti

[@jaimegutier273]

Hi there, I just wondered.
If I subscribe to the course, may I have assistance from one one the teachers?
I'm having a lot of troubles using both hands together.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Jamie, there is a student forum where OAIM tutors answer any questions. How long have you been playing?

[@jaimegutier273]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Like 6 months now! I should have joined the academy back then. Now I'm making more progress.

[@karenelliott879]

More explanation and showing the ORNAMENTS!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

As below - Check out Mirella's full course here - oaim.ie/irish-piano-accordion-technique There is plenty of discussion about cut's, triplet's and double stops as well as much more ..