Avoid 3 common mistakes when switching from accordion to bandoneon. Learn essential techniques for a smooth transition. Today, we’re talking about two instruments that are often confused: the accordion and the bandoneon. Both are bellows instruments, so it’s easy to think their playing techniques are similar. Many accordion players start playing the bandoneon, and I […]
Bandoneon Lesson: Hand Posture and Hand Support
A Fundamental Bandoneon Lesson for Beginners Welcome to this new post dedicated to a very important bandoneon lesson. I’ll discuss about the fundamental technical aspect of the correct hand posture on the bandoneon and how to support it with the hand. Ths post is a natural continuation to the previous one about posture and bellows […]
Bandoneon Lesson: Playing Chords on the Bandoneon with Pivoting
In this Bandoneon Lesson you’ll learn a useful movement strategy to simplify chords’ sequence Welcome to this new bandoneon lesson dedicated to the bandoneon technique: playing chords with bandoneon. In this article, I’ll talk about pivoting: it’s not really a technique, but a useful strategy to move on the keyboard when you have a sequence […]
Essencial Bandoneon Technique: Posture and Bellows Control
Building an Effective Fundamental Technique and Injury-Free Practice In this article (and in the video below) I’ll discuss about two fundamental aspects of the bandoneon technique: posture and bellows control. The article unfolds in two parts: the initial part addresses the significance of maintaining proper posture during bandoneon practice, while the latter part focuses on […]