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Haha that’s amazing to hear brother, I appreciate that so much! ♥️

This should help quite a bit once you start to grasp the basics and the handling of it. It’s tricky at first, but stay with it!! Promise it gets easier ♥️

Aw good, glad to hear it, I hope it comes in handy for ya! :)

Hey brother!! Good running into you yesterday, hope the rest of the long weekend treats you well. Probably see ya again mid week or so ☀️

So great to hear that Davey!! Yeah the two go hand in hand for sure, I like to use my left pinky and thumb and play the lower octave on the piano like I would play the bass on the accordion. I just got an organ recently and that’s a ton of fun too, crazy tying in the footwork 😅

@SqueezeandThanks we have an old tonewheel hommand organ they are very fun to mess around with. Footwork gets involved but man it sounds good when you finally get the ryrhems all figured out.

@@daveyfromdownsouth7889 same! I forget which model mine is but it’s also a tonewheel. Such a task to get everything coordinated but it’s a great mental gymnastics

Thanks Edgar! I got it from an accordion shop that was closing down so I’m not sure where you could find one, it’s a touch bigger than most of those accordion Christmas ornaments that are a little more common to find. I would look on eBay and type in miniature accordion. I took a big rubber band and fixed it to the top and put it around his neck for a quick photo opportunity :)

Dang I never would have considered that to be a factor but that makes so much sense! Appreciate ya sharing that Alex :) Do you know if they ever had 4 note chord buttons on early models?

@@SqueezeandThanks Good question, I don't!

Aw that warms my heart to hear, thank you so much for saying hello and for the lovely words 😊 don’t be a stranger!! ♥️🪗

@@SqueezeandThanks thank you so much 🙂

Hey there, the neotech straps are decent, I’ve heard of some people not liking them and not having them hold up well over time. If you can find straps that are made out of genuine leather that are wider like 3”, you might be happier with those. Hope that helps! 😊

Thank you for the kind words!! :) Hmm, I wonder if they discontinued them, that’s odd they’re not available. I don’t really use my black one hardly at all, I might consider selling it if you’re interested?

@@SqueezeandThanks Thanks (and squeeze)! I would be interested depending on price. From what I'm seeing poking around online accordions cost a lot more than I thought. I live about 6 hours away, though I am hoping to go to Buffalo someday for Dyngus Day. I love polka music, I watch Mollie B on tv every week and listen to polka radio occasionally too. I have one of those little toy accordions you mentioned, but it's the button version. I saw online the newer piano version looks slightly better. I hope someday to learn how to play a real one. Do you have how-to books or know where to find them? I didn't see them on your website. I have no piano experience, and don't know how to read music. So basically I would be a complete beginner. Thanks for your help and quick reply!

One more question, do you play polka shows from time to time? I didn't see it mentioned on your website. I saw in your video that you hurt your shoulder a few years back. I am glad you are doing better and enjoying making music again! I haven't found much for polka entertainment where I live. I love seeing Jimmy Sturr several times a year, plus I bounce to Maifest and Oktoberfests near me. I still wish I could discover more. Searching for accordions online I discovered Liberty Bellows Accordion Shop. I would love to see that store someday. It would be about 3 hour trip for me. Maybe I could even plan a trip around a polka show. (I think Pennsylvania gets some polka love? They have a song named after them after all...)

@@mrsperter I have learning resources on my website, click on “learning” up at the top… and there is a free chord chart if you scroll down on the homepage about midway. I just celebrated my first Dyngus day actually… well, filmed it. Helped a buddy who was shooting a documentary about Dyngus day and it was such a cool experience. My buddy, “Captain Tom and the Hooligans” played a killer set, check them out! Also look into Chardon Polka Band if you haven’t already, they have a huge catalog of music.

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Thank u I love u all great players

I’m so sorry it hasn’t arrived, I will try again. What was your order number and what is a good address? Feel free to email me at squeezeandthanks@gmail.com

I cannot seem to find any orders that you have placed when I search your name in my records. Did you place it under a different name? Awaiting your reply so I can ship you another ASAP

It was never truly valid, the giveaway was to the kid that’s in the video towards the end… but when this video dropped, I shared info on how to win a bravo 48 that we gave away in an online contest. But you can pick up these xs boxes anywhere online I’m sure, just google Hohner XS

Hahaha ain’t it the truth? 🤣

If the form factor is what you’re after, this is a good option, but if you can find a cheaper 48 bass (little bigger), that might be more enjoyable for you. I really wish this had the counterbass row and the width of a 48, I think it’s only from F to A

Im so glad it’s been helpful for ya!! 😊🪗♥️

Hey Tim, glad you enjoyed it brother!! And thank you so much for becoming a Patreon member! ♥️ really appreciate the support

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Thanks Jack, I’m really glad you enjoyed it brother!! :) I’m thinking back to the day after the wedding, walking back out into the empty treehouse cafe, taking it all in. That was when me and Caroline pulled up that video you sent us and we both were so moved by it… Us accordionists are full of gifts 😉 thank you again my friend ♥️

@@SqueezeandThanks ... that Treehouse Cafe setting was a great backdrop for the bend over kiss.

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Hey Wayne/Cheryl, the chart can be downloaded at squeezeandthanks.com from the homepage :)

Glad you enjoyed the video Jay! Yeah those extra outer markings come in handy for sure :)

You're very welcome my friend! :) yeah, it's been pretty crazy to progress with the instrument over the last 12 years or so and to have never come across anyone making mention of this, yet its such a helpful and simple technique. Hope it serves you well!! 🙂

Hey Michael, thanks for saying that brother! Much love and greetings from Buffalo, NY!! 🙂

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for saying that :) I really appreciate you tuning in and making it to the end of the video ❤ much love!!

Hey Alan, I'm really glad to hear it was helpful brother! :)