- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL SIZE
- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL
- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD SERIES
- 120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FREE
120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD SERIES
Every bass note has the complete series of chords, and every possible pitch is available (in several places) so all possible major, minor, dom7 and dim7 chord is possible. So right next to that central C button is a CM chord, a Cm chord, a C7 chord and a Cdim7 chord. The first chord row is major triads, the second chord row is minor triads, the third row is dominant seventh chords (minus 5th) and the last chord row is fully-diminished seventh (also minus the 5th). The remain four rows are the chord buttons, and they are always built on the same root as the corresponding bass row note. Going up from that E in the counterbass row gives you A, then D etc. In the counterbass row right next to that bass row C button is an E. Immediately below this C button is a G then a D, etc. Immediately above this C button is an F, then a Bb, etc. The C button in the bass row near the center is specially marked with a bump so you can find it by feel. Both rows produce single notes that traverse the circle of fifths, but the counterbass row is a major third above the corresponding button in the bass row. The first two rows (closest to the bellows) are the counterbass and bass rows respectively.
120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FREE
The largest, 120-button type looks the same as a free bass: 6 rows that are 20 buttons long.
120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL
The point is, the full range can’t be assumed for all free bass accordions.Ī stradella accordion is more complicated. The remaining six buttons from B–D#/Eb don’t make sound. It’s highest pitch is the A#/Bb in the second row almost all the way to the left. As a note about the variability of specific ranges: the accordionist I’ve worked with that has a free bass accordion (actually a hybrid that can switch modes) has the E furthest to the right as its lowest note the D#/Eb button in the 1st row doesn’t have any sound. Huge thanks to Todd Wilcox for adding this image. The notes are arranged chromatically, the available chords are only limited by the reach of the hand. This is the largest size accordion, and I’ve never seen a smaller free bass accordion. The specific range varies widely, but a range between 4 and 5 octaves is pretty common for 120-button accordions. In a free bass accordion, all of the buttons are single notes. There are even some accordions capable of switching between the two modes. Although free bass accordions are somewhat more common in the classical music world (and I’ve been told they are somewhat more common in Europe than in America), the stradella is the more common. This Paramount 120 Bass Accordion comes complete with the original hard case and padded shoulder straps.Ī one year guarantee is included in the price of this Paramount 120 Bass Accordion.There are two primary types of accordion: stradella and free bass.
Terms and conditions apply – please contact us for full details. The instrument is in good all round general condition for its age and is finished in an attractive black casework.Ī 0% interest free loan is available on this Paramount 120 Bass Accordion subject to status via the Arts Council.
120 BASS ACCORDION METHOD FULL SIZE
This full size 120 bass 41 key accordion was built in Italy and features a three voice tremolo tuning, making it ideal for most styles of playing.
A pre-owned Paramount 120 Bass Accordion.