Dale Mathis Slow & Easy Accordion Lessons
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Slow & Easy Accordion Lessons
Back in the Accordion Heyday there were accordion teaching studios in every town. Today, the new accordion teaching studio for many is You Tube videos. I've watched a few of these, but wonder if they actually work. The reason I ask is because the material presented in those videos progresses rapidly - much faster than students I have worked with are able to comprehend.Those videos did not use sheet music. Dale Mathis Slow & Easy series is different. I use simple music to help students visualize how the left hand bass notes fit with the right hand melodic rhythms.
Thank you for watching.
Dale Mathis
Back in the Accordion Heyday there were accordion teaching studios in every town. Today, the new accordion teaching studio for many is You Tube videos. I've watched a few of these, but wonder if they actually work. The reason I ask is because the material presented in those videos progresses rapidly - much faster than students I have worked with are able to comprehend.Those videos did not use sheet music. Dale Mathis Slow & Easy series is different. I use simple music to help students visualize how the left hand bass notes fit with the right hand melodic rhythms.
Thank you for watching.
Dale Mathis
Chapter 1 - The very beginning
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Chapter 1, Part 2
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Chapter 2
Theory Lesson 2B In this video I talk about "Middle C" and the Grand staff. I also discussion the symbol markings on accordion register switches. Please take time to watch this video because it will answer questions that you did not even know you should be asking! |
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Chapter 2, Solos
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| philips_three_chord_song.pdf |
| philips_waltz.pdf |
| hot_dog_song...pdf |
Chapter 3
Theory Lesson 3B Learn about Middle C Learn to read sheet music note names Learn about left hand Bass and Chord notes and what the symbols mean |
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Chapter 3, Solos
| beethoven_theme.pdf |
| choclate_candies.pdf |
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| lightly_row.pdf |
| flying_little_bird.pdf |
Chapter 4
Lesson 4 Theory The concept of three-chord songs Bass, Chord, Chord patterns for left hand buttons The D Chord in the left hand Using new sounds for your right hand melody |
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Chapter 4, Solos
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| audi_race.pdf |
Chapter 5
Lesson 5 Theory What is a Key Signature? Why do we play songs in different keys? Learning about Bb, the F scale, and the Key of F |
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Chapter 5, Solos
| can_can_polka.pdf |
| cielito_lindo.pdf |
| home_sweet_home.pdf |
| yellow_rose_of_texas.pdf |
| three_blind_mice.pdf |
| lovely_waltz.pdf |
Chapter 5, Christmas
| bring_a_torch_jeannette_isabella.pdf |
Chapter 6
Lesson Six Theory Introducing Alternating Bass technique |
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Chapter 6, Solos
The video for these 3 songs is the same video for both the lesson 6 solos and the lesson 9 solos. The lesson 9 solos has an extra section to the song and has you playing alternating bass.
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| round_and_round_key_of_f.pdf |
| round_and_round_key_of_c.pdf |
| good_night_ladies.pdf |
| camptown_races.pdf |
Lesson 6, Solos with Eighth Notes
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| folksy_polka.pdf |
Lesson 6, Work Song
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Chapter 7, Part One
Lesson 7, Theory Learn about 8 measure phrases. Learn about A and B sections within a song. Playing with backing tracks or a metronome. |
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Chapter 7, More Solos
| too_fast_polka.pdf |
| super_fast_boogie_c.pdf |
Chapter 7, Christmas
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Chapter 8
Lesson 8 Theory Before you can learn about the basics of harmony notes for your right hand melody, you need to understand the basics of chord construction. In this session you will build a major chord and a minor chord. |
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Chapter 8, Christmas
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 9, Theory
Lesson 9 Theory
Where are the minor chord buttons on your accordion? Understanding the difference between a major and a minor chord in your sheet music. |
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Chapter 9, Challenge Solos
The video for these 3 songs is the same video for both the lesson 6 solos and the lesson 9 solos. The lesson 9 solos has an extra section to the song and has you playing alternating bass.
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More Chapter 9 Solos
| a_hot_time_in_the_old_town_tonight.pdf |
| goodnight_ladies_double_notes.pdf |
| hail_hail_the_gangs_all_here.pdf |
| tv_commercial_theme_1950s.pdf |
Chapter 10
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Chapter 10, Solos
| in_my_merry_oldsmobile.pdf |
| in_the_good_old_summertime.pdf |
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| bohemian_forest_waltz_lesson10.pdf |
| russian_salute.pdf |
| piping_tim_of_galloway.pdf |
Chapter 10, Blizzard Dance (solo)
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First Solos
Check out the First Solos collection in the drop down menu. There are many familiar songs in that collection that you will be able to play with your current skills.