Background information
I built this site
because I was looking for videos on learning to play
the button accordion. Because I was unable to find them
anywhere, I made them myself. I have played the piano
accordion for years and the melodeon for about a decade . My
activities on the melodeon can be viewed on
www.ggms.nl
I have developed
this course with great
pleasure and enthusiasm, initially to learn how to play
the button accordion myself. Now
that I play the instrument on an acceptable level , I’d
love to share my knowledge with others. Do not expect
technical feats or virtuous riffs , you can find enough of
that on YouTube.
What I share are the
first steps that each chromatic button accordion player will
have to learn. I try to teach these through enjoyable
small melodies. I hope to arouse your
enthusiasm to
practice, because practicing is most of the work, just practice and play
in the living room especially playing with the button accordion . Until one
day, almost automatically, your fingers will move to the
buttons and a melody will sound .
Contributing to the development of this site
My life has been greatly enriched by
playing bellow instruments. I hope other people will have
the same experience. For that reason, the video course is
free to view.
There is, however, a lot of work in creating a website,
videos , translations, etc. As well as many expenses in
managing the site and owning a decent camera and instrument.
If you wish to support my work, which I
would really appreciate, you can donate any amount to the
account number : NL34 ASNB 0708 8676 26 name:
G. Gerritsen in Zwanenburg The Netherlands,
with message: donation button accordion.
In this way you directly contribute to the maintenance of
this website, and future extensions .
You can also donate on an easier way any
amount bij clicking on this button.
Are you financially less fortunate, but do you appreciate my
initiatives? Spreading my site elsewhere on the internet, or
by talking with others, I also appreciated.
You can also send a message through the contact form with
remarks or feedback. This will not cost you anything , but
can give my day a nice shine.