Stradella Bass Accordion: #2 Close-up Examples
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2017
- Shown below are the chords (and fingering) for the song "Moonlight Becomes You" (in the key of F), as they might be played on an accordion equipped with the Stradella 120-Bass System. I use the fingering system that was developed by the late Clarence Edgar Roberts (1906-1983), the system I refer to as "Five-Finger Stradella-Bass Technique."
ERROR ALERT: At 9:42, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "A DOMINANT seventh," NOT "A diminished seventh." Sorry about that!
Correction: My Italian grandfather, Joe, lived to be ONLY 54, NOT 57. I just wish I could speak correctly--just once!
CHORDS for “Moonlight Becomes You” (Burke/Van Heusen)
VERSE 1 & 2:
| F F#dim | Gm7 C7 | F/A Abdim7 | Gm7 C7 | Am7 D7 | Gm7 C7 | A7 D7 | G7 C7 |
| F F#dim | Gm7 C7 | F/A Abdim7 | Gm7 C7 | Am7 D7 | Gm7 *C7 | F Bb | F . |
CHORUS:
Bb Bb7 | Eb Eb/C | F7 F7/A | Bb Bb/A | Gm7 Gm7o5 | F **F#dim | G7 | Gm7 C7 |
VERSE 3:
| F F#dim | Gm7 C7 | F/A Abdim7 | Gm7 C7 | Am7 D7 | Gm7 C7 | A7 | D7 | G7 . Gm7 C7 | F Gm/F | F
*Gdim7/Bb
** Optional measure (4-beat chord-run substitute): F E7 Eb7 D7
Format: Desired chord = bass/counter-bass (finger) + chord button (finger)
Gdim7/Bb (substitute for C7) = Bb bass (pinkie) + Edim chord (thumb): resultant tones: G, Bb, Db, Fb
F#dim = F# counter-bass (index) + Adim chord (thumb): resultant tones: F# A C
Abdim7 = Ab bass (pinkie) + Ddim chord (thumb): resultant tones: Ab Cb D F
Gm7o5 = G counter-bass (ring) + Bbm chord (index): resultant tones: G Bb Db F
E7 = E counter-bass (index) + Cbdim chord (pinkie): resultant tones: E G# B D
D7 = D counter-bass (pinkie) + Adim chord (thumb): resultant tones: D F# A C
G7 = G bass (pointer) + Ddim chord (thumb): resultant tones: G B D F
A7 = A counter-bass (pinkie) + Edim chord (thumb): resultant tones: A C# E G
NOTE: The way in which I approach the Stradella 120-Bass system solves a few problems for the beginner.
First, my approach demonstrates that ALL five fingers can be used by the left hand-if, indeed, the student’s hand is large enough. Most adults will have hands large enough to make most five-finger movements.
Second, my approach is easier than the traditional approach. Surface travel over the buttons is easier, and most really ridiculous “jumps” are eliminated. Granted, the student might struggle with this system at first, but at some point-when it clicks-he or she will become quite pleased that the system is indeed within reach, so to speak.
Third, the way in which I play chords with the left hand provides, arguably, the most “harmonic support” possible. That is, if I play a chord that comprises FOUR or FIVE tones-as opposed to only THREE tones-I can play a simple melody with the right hand without losing any clarity in that melody. This is especially true for one playing an accordion with “high-quality” reeds. And, as I mention in a few of the videos, with this system, you can play most “dominant seventh” and “diminished seventh” chords without suffering the omission of “the fifth.”
Fourth, as most beginners know little about making and using “large,” or “richer,” chords with the right hand (as most professionals do), the left-hands chords, as I play them, will provide a sufficient harmony, at least until the student learns to play larger chords in the right hand. 
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He's alive! So happy, no1 explains things better then you sir, you will get me to the next level, I hope this message finds you alive and well.
Thx for that fast respond, seems RUclips took it off, it is in times like "that" I wish I'd be the real V, and have a little visit to that school, if you catch my drift.
I just stumbled over your channel 2 days ago as I was looking for someone explaining on dummy proof level how to combine bass chords, the five finger Technik is a nice extra, me, as I see many others just resently picked up the accordion after 30+years thx to the Internet you see so much more of what you can do, I especially like gypsy jazz on accordion, you seem to know all about that bass😁
Thank you, LorolanzV for your interest in my ideas. I'm 66 now, and I rarely meet anyone who thinks as I do. After my first wife died, in 1981 (she was 27), my mind began to work differently. I started to see things that others seemed to not see; and I started to hear things that others seemed to not hear. As such, I simply want to pass on "a good idea or two" before I die. I wish to somehow make a contribution to our now "global" musical society. I hope I can do that. Wish me luck. And, again, thanks for caring! Joey D.
Well, wishing you luck, I'm shure it will help a lot of people, anyone who wants to learn about these things is bount to stumble over your channel like I did, a shame you don't see yourself as a performer you play great, if I can learn to play like you do I'd be more than happy and probably perform. Salute.
I just made it to 64.a few days ago. But my son just left us at age 41, on May 2, 2019. Gotta keep playing music.
Hi Patty,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Oddly enough, just a few days ago, I was thinking about you, hoping you are well. My son is 40, but has been plagued with health issues. But still, we abide. Jesus said, "the kingdom of heaven is at hand." And this is a great gift, for no matter where you move your hand--up, down, away, behind your back--it's just not that far away. It's always within reach.
Sincerely,
Joey D.
scalephrase Thank you Joey. I think of you like a friend. And seeing your notifications was meaningful, like a nudge. Yes, Ben got a stomach ache Jan 1st and by the end of January, he was on morphine with cancer. The Lord healed him a few times but just to let us know he cares. It was his plan to take him. I couldn’t watch any videos for a while. It is great to begin watching you again. The Lord brought me and my daughter in law to a great church in Lowell Mass that happens to have all African Americans. I don’t know their cords! They have great music. It sends us into heavenly places. But I love your brilliant music even more.
And yes, he is in the Sky now, profoundly absent from this world, but safe in the arms of Jesus. I am heavenly minded now. We will join him one day for an endless Happy Day!
After trying a couple other tutorials on RUclips, it seems like yours make the most sense in my head. My 120 bass accordion arrives tomorrow and I haven’t played anything but an 8 bass in like 8 years, we’ll see how it goes haha
Thanks for watching! Take your time in learning the 120-bass; there's no hurry. Remember: A job well begun is half done.
@@scalephrase thanks man I like that! It arrives tomorrow and im excited but gonna try to be patient and be happy with the little progressions i make
Fantastic video!! I'm coming back to the accordion after 40+ years and this is great. I learned basses with middle and index finger, etc, and the 'normal' fingering would be quite difficult for this tune with the extensive and rapid jumps. I learned so much from watching and listening and ordered your book from Amazon. Hopefully, it'll provide more combination for chords I was completely unaware of. More videos on basses--chords, runs, etc. Thank you!
Thank you, Walter. I went 38 years without an accordion. Then, in 2011, I bought the one that you see in the video. It's an old Atlas--older than I am! As long as I can lift it, I will try my best to pass on some helpful hints.
ERROR ALERT: At 9:42, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have
said "A DOMINANT seventh," NOT "A diminished seventh."
Sorry about that!
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this is a good video
thanks for posting this, my acc teacher taught us to use all 5 fingers on the f clef, he also had the same box you have--ATLAS.. full size 19/14 inch keyboard, would always ask him to sale me that atlas but he would not do it.
wowwwwwwwwww
This is great stuff! I love accordion but i don't have any access to a teacher (that i'm aware of)
that being said my stradella only has major and minor chords. so i'm unable to take advantage of this as of now.
I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to stream newly released series online ?
Great tutorial
But your five finger system confuses me a lot
I thought that thumb is useless and that you play C with 4th finger, CM with 3rd finger, Cm with 2nd finger and 7th row with 1st finger and # row with 5th finger (I think its called pinky in english, realy dont know english names for fingers :) )
I mean, I dont want to learn something the wrong way, so what system is better now?
Can you maybe show chords in both systems so I could see what is better?
Hope you are alive and doing well
Thank you for watching! You can learn how to play chords "the regular way" by watching almost everyone else's videos. I'm reasonably sure that I'm one of the VERY few people who play with the "pinkie" and "thumb." Experiment: PLAY the regular way, then play MY way. Over time, you will determine which way best suits your hand. Only YOU can decide which is best for you. Again, thanks!
Not boring at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop saying that!
Life is short . . . .
I know. The only reason I started making these accordion videos was because both of my grandfathers died young (54 & 63). I truly wasn't sure I'd make it to 64 (which I did, three weeks ago), so I decided to toss these ideas out quickly, just to be sure they don't get buried with me.
So glad you got to the point before my beard grew long
Alles sicher toll, 🤗 wenn jeder die englische Sprache beherrschen würde!
Für mich wäre es in Deutsch verständlicher. 😉