Music
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In a fun, friendly group, continue learning piano or chromatic button accordion, including bellows technique, chord button layout, keyboard skills and music reading through music in a range of styles and genres.
Courses
Accordion Improvers
When & Where
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23 April 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Afternoon, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Julie Luck
- Course Code W24MPPA03C
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Hold the accordion correctly in order to facilitate good technique.
- Play simple musical exercises and scales on the right hand.
- Play simple bass and chord exercises on the left hand in a variety of accompaniment styles.
- Have a deeper understanding of basic music theory, including pitch and rhythm notation and chord symbols.
- Combine right and left hand to play simple tunes, showing some awareness of good bellows control.
Cost
Full fee
£140
Concession fee
£105
Class format and activities
You will learn by demonstrations, explanations and through playing your own accordion both individually, in pairs and in groups.
Entry requirements
Suitable for those with at least 1 year's experience. Contact the tutor for advice before enrolling.
What you need to know before you enrol
To achieve the most from the course, you must be willing to practise between sessions.
What you need
You will need your own accordion – ideally with a minimum of 48 bass.
What you can do next
You may wish to repeat this course to increase familiarity, or you could move on to Accordion Group beginning in September. The tutor will advise you further about suitable courses and other performance opportunities.
