Stradella Bass Accordion:
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- PLEASE be patient here; just holding this accordion hurts my back. I'm trying to speak accurately, but my brain is simultaneously trying to process my imparting data and hurting. Again, I apologize. I just don't have any editing capabilities.
ERROR ALERT #1: At 2:10, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "A MAJOR button," NOT "A minor button"
ERROR ALERT: #2: At 2:58, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "G MAJOR button," NOT "G minor button."
ERROR ALERT: #3: At 3:38, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "D MAJOR button," NOT C major button."
Shown below are the chords (and fingering) for the song "The Shadow of Your Smile" (in the key of G) 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 jazz musician Clarence Edgar Roberts (1906-1983).
“The Shadow of Your Smile” (Mandel/Webster)
Verse 1
| F#m7 | B7 | Em7 | A7 | Am7 | D7 | GM9 | CM9 | F#m7o5 | B7 | Em/E Em/Eb |
| Em/D | C#m7o5 | F#7 | F#m7o5 | B7 | _ |
Verse 2
| F#m7 | B7 | Em7 | A7 | Am7 | D7 | Dm7 | E7 | Am7 | Am7o5 Ao7 | G Bm7o5 |
| E7 | Am7 | Am7o5 D7 | G| _ |
Alternate Verse 1
written: | AM7 | Ao/F# | Em11 | A9 | Am11 | D9 | GM9 | CM9 | . . .
Format: Desired chord = bass/counter-bass (finger) + chord button (finger)
F#m7 = F# counter-bass (ring) + AM (index)
F#m7 (alt.) = F# bass (pointer) + AM (pinkie)
F#m7o5 = F# counter-bass (ring) + Am (index)
F#7 = F counter-bass (pinkie) + C#dim (thumb)
B7 = B counter-bass (pinkie) + F#dim (thumb)
Bm7o5 = B counter-bass (ring) + Dm (index)
Em7 = E bass (pointer) + GM (pinkie)
Em11 = E bass (index) + GM (ring) + DM (pointer)
E7 = E counter-bass (pinkie) + Bdim (thumb)
GM9 = G bass (ring) + GM (pointer) + DM (index)
CM9 = C bass (ring) + CM (pointer) + GM (index)
C#m7o5 = C# counter-bass (ring) + Em (index)
AM7 = G# counter-bass (pointer) + AM (index)
Am7 = A bass (pointer) + CM (pinkie)
Am7o5 = A bass (pointer) + Cm (pinkie)
Am11 = A bass (pointer) + CM (pinkie) + GM (ring)
*Ao/F# = F# counter-bass (ring) + Adim (thumb)
*Ao (Adim) = A bass (pointer) + Adim (thumb)
A9 = A bass (ring) + A7 (pointer) + Em (index)
D9 = D bass (ring) + D7 (pointer) + Am (index)
Dm7 = D bass (pointer) + FM (pinkie)
*These chords are NOT full diminished seventh chords. A FULL “A diminished seventh” (i.e., A, C, Eb, Gb) can be made by playing the Ao7 chord button with a D#/Eb bass; in that way, the 5th tone is NOT missing.
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.
The best video on extended chords on accordion bass of the internet! Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching! I have other "Stradella Bass" videos that might be helpful, scattered throughout my channel.
Thank you very much for your quick answer. I found the description as you state in the (show more) link. Many thanks again...😁😁
I just found these tutorials and looking forward to watch the other episod. Thanks very much.
Thank you for watching! I post unusual ideas, but those ideas might help the beginner. Hey, you never know!
These lessons are the best, you are a lifesaver! Thank you very much! I hope to engage a conversation with you sometime!
Thank you, Felipe, for watching. I'm going to break away from the "five-finger" videos, for a while, to start my "music scales" videos. But I will come back once in a while to introduce chords for other songs. Remember: I am not a professional; I can struggle with this just as much as any other accordion player. I am known for making many mistakes! Good luck, and thanks again!
My only question is, that sometimes you refer to a description box down below the vidéo. I just can't find it??? Would you please tell me where i could find this info??? Thank you very much....!!!
Below almost every RUclips video, the "title" of the video is displayed. Below the title, the view count and the date are consecutively displayed. Below that data, "description text" is displayed. If you see ONLY a few lines of text, click on the "SHOW MORE" link. When you do that, ALL of the text that the video creator entered will show up. We hope!
ERROR ALERT #1: At 2:10, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have
said "A MAJOR button," NOT "A minor button."
ERROR ALERT: #2: At 2:58, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "G MAJOR button," NOT "G minor button."
ERROR ALERT: #3: At 3:38, I spoke INCORRECTLY: I should have said "D MAJOR button," NOT C major button."
This is like learning Ancient Greek...... grammar. You know, like the perfect passive participle with the dative of agent... .What could be better?