Irish Piano Accordion Technique
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 the player 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.
Lessons
Charlie Harris' Reel
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 1
D Major | Level 2
Chords and Bass
Reel
Na Ceannabhain Bhána
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 3
G Major | Level 2
The Cut and The Bass
Slip Jig
The View from Blackhead
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 4
D Major | Level 2
Triplets
Jig
McDermots Hornpipe
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 7
D Major | Level 2
Cuts and Triplets
Hornpipe
Jack Daniels
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 8
A Major | Level 2
The One Note Triplet
Reel
The Cock and the Hen
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 9
F # Minor | Level 2
Cuts, Triplets and Double Stops
Slip Jig
Tune for Saileog Annie
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 10
F Major | Level 2 | Melody
Ornamentation and Chords
Reel
John and Pip Murphy's Reel
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 11
A Major | Level 2 | Melody
Ornamentation
Reel
The Bahola Jig
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 12
E Major | Level 2
Finger Placement
Jig
Tommy Coen's
Irish Piano Accordion Technique Lesson 13
G Minor | Level 2
In this final lesson of the course ‘Irish Piano Accordion Technique’ Mirella will…
Reel
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