Easy Accordion Songs

In this video, we learn how to play the Tetris theme song on the accordion. D major 7 is the first chord, going to A, B flat, C, B flat, A, G, B flat, D, C, B flat, A, B flat, C, D, B flat, G, and G. Play these separately, then practice doing all of these chords in order one a ...more

In this video you are shown how to play Prenzlauerberg on accordion. You will use the right hand for the melody. Both hands will be used. Your tutor divides the song into three playable components, after you develop skill in playing them you can piece them together. The song s ...more

A step by step tutorial on playing the Amelie theme song on the accordion (left-hand). Tips: 1. Play the left hand bass "stacatto", only touching the keys for a short period of time, as though they were on fire. The shorter you press them, the better they will sound. 2. The ...more

This how to video shows you how to perform a half beat bass technique on an accordion. You will skip every other beat to do this. In this example, a Beatles song will be played to show you how to do this. First, you will how it is normally played. Next, you will hear it using ...more

One of the basics of accordion playing and left and right brain splitting, this tutorial demonstrates how to coordinate your left and right hand when playing the accordion. Below are some tips on beginning to play the accordion: 1. Get an accordion teacher. 2. Get a beginner ...more

This video shows you how to play "A Sunday Smile" by Beirut's Zach Condon. This simple song is a great song to add to your accordion repertoire. The left hand chords are C, F, Bb, Dm.

This video is a great tutorial on how to play "Elephant Gun" by Beirut's Zach Condon. This song, from the Lon Gisland EP, is a great song for beginner accordion players. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Elephant Gun" by Beirut on the accordion. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play "Elephant G ...more

This is a great tutorial for playing the song "Lies" from the Irish film "Once" on the accordion. This song, written by Glen Hansard, is a great reinterpretation on the accordion. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Lies" from the film "Once" on the accordion. Part 2 of 2 - How to Pla ...more

Interested in playing Beirut's "Rhineland" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionists of ...more

Interested in playing Beirut's "Mount Wroclai" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionist ...more

Interested in playing "The Chicken Dance" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionists of ...more

This tutorial shows you how to play "What Is Love" (by Haddaway) made famous by Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan's Saturday Night Live skit: Night at the Roxbury. The video demonstrates great accordion technique to give the song a pulsing rhythm. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "What I ...more

Interested in playing the legato bass part to Once's "Falling Slowly" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the ...more

Interested in playing "Falling Slowly" from the 2007 musical Once on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the acco ...more

Interested in playing "Lara's Theme" from the 1965 film Dr Zhivago on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the acc ...more

An oldie but a goodie, this tutorial teaches you how to play Shostakovich's classic 2nd Waltz in C Minor. Watch as this video breaks down the song in simple, easy to understand steps. Part 1 of 3 - How to Play Shostakovich's 2nd Waltz on the accordion. Part 2 of 3 - How to Pl ...more

If you want to know how to do the right hand slide up technique on the accordion you should take D as an example of a not you want to slide up to it. You can slide up to this not using 1, or 2 or three notes. You can also do 4, but this is a lot to do. The fingering to use is ...more

Whatever your musical interest is, learn the techniques you need to start playing today. In this free music lesson on video, get the tips and tricks every beginner needs to make music on the accordion, including demonstrations of how to hold the instrument, operate the bellows ...more

Learn how to play the accordion with your left and right hands, read sheet music and play a few popular songs in this free video series that will have you playing the accordion in no time. Part 1 of 24 - How to Play the accordion. Play the accordion - Part 2 of 24. Click throu ...more

Whatever your musical interest is, in these free accordion playing videos, learn all about this amazing instrument. Our expert will show you the part of the accordion and how it works, and he’ll inspire you with several songs, styles of music, and types of accordions and conce ...more