Accordion various keys fingering chart

Accordion fingering chart of various keys, related to the following:

A, major scale:

Major scale is the most basic scales, usually consists of eight notes, fingering is basically the same.

Taking C major as an example: C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C, the keys are 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.

Second, minor scale:

Minor scale:

The minor scale is usually available in several variations, mainly including natural minor, harmonic minor and melodic minor.

The natural minor fingering takes A minor as an example: A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A, and the keystrokes are: 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

The harmonic minor raises the seventh note by a semitone on the way up, and keeps the fingering of the natural scale on the way down.

Melodic minor is the same as harmonic minor on the way up, and reverts to the fingering of the natural scale on the way down.

Three common keys:

The key of G (G-Dur): fingering is 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

The key of D (D-Dur): fingering is 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11.

The key of A (A-Dur): fingering is 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

E (E-Dur): fingering is 5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.

F (F-Dur): fingering is 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13.

Flat of B (B-Dur): fingering is 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.

Flat of Bb (Bb-Dur): Fingering is 10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17.

Four, chord fingering:

Accordion playing, chord fingering is very important. Take the C major chord for example: press the keys 4, 6 and 8, and hold down these three keys at the same time, you can play the C major chord.

By changing the position of your fingers and the keys you press, you can play all kinds of chords, such as major triads, minor triads, seventh chords, etc.

Fifth, playing skills:

Breathing skills: accordion playing needs good breathing skills, reasonable use of breathing space, to maintain a continuous tone and rhythm.

Finger dexterity: fingers need to be flexible and move freely, especially when playing fast notes.

Wrist control: the judicious use of wrist rotation and movement helps to control the keys more freely.

The accordion is a complex instrument that requires constant practice and mastery in order to bring out its richness of tone and technique. These are some common tunings and basic fingerings to help you better understand the basics of accordion playing.