DO YOU HAVE YOUR ACCORDION ON CORRECTLY?
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Written by: Gary
Dahl
Publication: General
Date written: September 1998
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 The
accordion, because of its vertical keyboard, requires correct placement
for maximum technical capability. When in seated position the bottom section
of the keyboard should not be inside the right leg. This blocks the bottom
section of the keyboard at an inward angle thus forcing the hand position
to be twisted at a severe technical disadvantage.
The keyboard should be parallel with the center line of the body, this will
allow a proper angle for the hand position. To accomplish this, the straps
should be tightly adjusted preventing the accordion from moving side to
side upon reversal of the bellows direction. When the keyboard is correctly
aligned the technical aspects of fingering, such as the crossing of the
4th finger over the thumb from C to Bb can be executed with confidence and
accuracy.
The photo of Silvio De Pra provides an excellent visual example of correct
keyboard placement: the keyboard is only a few inches below the chin, black
keys directly in line under the chin and vertical with the center line of
the body. This positioning is ideal for both standing or sitting and will
present a professional confident appearance and performance. |
