Learning the Accordion (w/ a Pro)

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  • @iwema93
    @iwema93 Před měsícem +1662

    Wow you made me sound smart! Pleasure making this video with you, Rob! Lets meet up again soon!

    • @seizethemeansproduction
      @seizethemeansproduction Před měsícem +93

      You're awesome. Your attitude, openness, and just general positivity is something that I see constantly in incredibly high level musicians, which you definitely are
      Inspiring not just as a musician, but as a person in general

    • @visualdarkness
      @visualdarkness Před měsícem +14

      It is an amazing video! Makes me wanna learn to play that small accordion I got at home.

    • @JoeIsOut2lunch
      @JoeIsOut2lunch Před měsícem +12

      I was given a good quality accordion that just needs a sticky button fixed and I’m ready to go! I have similar experience and background as Rob. I’ve been sitting on getting it fixed for 4 years. This video is motivating me to get her fixed and take some lessons. Thank you!

    • @TLSWalters
      @TLSWalters Před měsícem +9

      Great to see you spitting accordion facts! Thanks Mike!

    • @NebulousSnow
      @NebulousSnow Před měsícem +12

      This video made me realize I absolutely love accordion and didn't know I did ❤

  • @robscallon
    @robscallon  Před měsícem +2778

    Very happy to be back :)

    • @Crimit
      @Crimit Před měsícem +54

      So stoked to see this upload - I almost forgot what it's like to have these videos! Hope you've recovered from your health stuff.

    • @TheStickCollector
      @TheStickCollector Před měsícem +8

      Impressive work as always

    • @OskarSvan
      @OskarSvan Před měsícem +8

      Welcome back!

    • @Sabbatic
      @Sabbatic Před měsícem +7

      Happy to have you back!

    • @Snowness
      @Snowness Před měsícem +3

      🤘

  • @yamondakawazuki8941
    @yamondakawazuki8941 Před měsícem +1489

    "by under i mean diagonal towards the ceiling" the accordion in a nutshell

    • @jckf
      @jckf Před měsícem +39

      By down I actually mean up and left 😆

    • @PerpetuallyTiredMusician
      @PerpetuallyTiredMusician Před měsícem +38

      "Fret not" was the only response I got when asking my mentor why music is a upside down insanity when played on guitar. Turns out accordion players suffer too from this madness.

    • @Laundry_Hamper
      @Laundry_Hamper Před měsícem +7

      turn the middle side topwise. TOPWISE

    • @wiggletonthewise2141
      @wiggletonthewise2141 Před měsícem

      By left I mean green

  • @TLKjoe
    @TLKjoe Před měsícem +2112

    I demand an Accordion Mike youtube channel where each episode he shows me a beautiful accordion, tells me it's history, and plays me a period appropriate song.

  • @illdozerband
    @illdozerband Před měsícem +1682

    Love how every time he brings a guest musician on the channel, he always finds a way to rope them into playing some good old midwest emo.

    • @emmajeane
      @emmajeane Před měsícem +67

      melodicas and accordions should show up in the same way saxes and synths already do in midwest emo, it sounds cool as hell

    • @kNaild
      @kNaild Před měsícem +19

      ​@emmajeane for sure I've like always wanted to own one because that sound is like so warm and homey it's gorgeous

    • @insederec
      @insederec Před měsícem +8

      ​@@emmajeane black metal is more willing to experiment with that. Sigh used every instrument you can name and Agriculture used lap steel and I believe accordion at one point

    • @emmajeane
      @emmajeane Před měsícem +14

      @@insederec accordion and folk instruments in black metal fuckin whip as long as its not scandinavian white pride music which its unfortunately often

    • @DJKr15py
      @DJKr15py Před měsícem +12

      Midwest Emocordian sounded a bit like minecraft music

  • @torpidinput
    @torpidinput Před měsícem +710

    He always picks the best people to showcase the instrument. They're always super educated about their instrument and super awesome attitudes.

  • @pavel0mg
    @pavel0mg Před měsícem +270

    "Find the music you're interested in and do the best you can."
    Probably some of the best musical advice ever.

  • @musicman843
    @musicman843 Před měsícem +562

    no fuckin way, i know Mike from his playing at Wednesday night open mics in willow springs, he's literally the peak of any night he's there. immense joy is derived from his jolly tunes. much love from the masters collection to Mike!

    • @frickindaniel
      @frickindaniel Před měsícem +8

      Ashbary in the house!

    • @Loebane
      @Loebane Před měsícem +3

      Willow springs like the race track?

    • @FeRReTNS
      @FeRReTNS Před měsícem +7

      Next time you see him, tell that man to start a CZcams channel.

    • @accordionman8031
      @accordionman8031 Před měsícem +2

      I do squeeze sessions with him in oak lawn at romagnolis accordion shop

    • @bravery12329
      @bravery12329 Před měsícem +2

      Damn I thought he looked a lot like someone from the coffee shop days

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 Před měsícem +490

    My Mom, one lung oxygen patient in her 70s, is weak and frail, but about once a year, she asks me to set her accordian on her lap, and she sits in a chair and plays down heaven.

    • @ringsystemmusic
      @ringsystemmusic Před měsícem +86

      Try to record it if you can, for memory sake

    • @devon-crain
      @devon-crain Před měsícem +19

      That's incredible. What a gift!

    • @DanielWallace
      @DanielWallace Před měsícem +29

      My music teacher at school played the accordeon but she hurt her back so she could not hold the instrument anymore. She found an adjustable stand with a bracket around the accordeon to hold the weight, so she could play again. Maybe something like that could help your mom play more again, if she likes.

    • @d3w4yn3
      @d3w4yn3 Před měsícem +15

      @@DanielWallace I will look into this! THANK YOU!!!

    • @TLKjoe
      @TLKjoe Před měsícem +15

      Record. This. For your family's sake.

  • @FrankenSteinsGate
    @FrankenSteinsGate Před měsícem +500

    The absolute joy on Mike's face while he was playing the guitar was so wonderful to see

    • @RockStarOscarStern634
      @RockStarOscarStern634 Před měsícem +20

      They really ROCK

    • @kNaild
      @kNaild Před měsícem +42

      Bruh he was picking it up pretty quickly too

    • @pileofstuff
      @pileofstuff Před měsícem +41

      @@kNaildthat's one of the great things about knowing music theory - moving from one instrument to another becomes mostly about where to put your hands, not about how to make music.

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Před měsícem +7

      Seeing a guitarist learn to accordion and seeing an accordionist learn to DJENT is such a joy.

    • @RockStarOscarStern634
      @RockStarOscarStern634 Před měsícem +1

      @@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 You rock

  • @dougc84
    @dougc84 Před měsícem +204

    Rob, this video is fucking WILD. My uncle spent his life studying accordion, but passed away in 2009. In 2007, he bought me a Parker Fly as a gift to help him record his final album. He knew he had stage 4 cancer at the time but didn't tell anyone. The Fly is one of my favorite guitars ever, and one that I still play! Well... it was, until yesterday.
    After my uncle passed, I became the owner of his Petosa Classic Antico, his pride and joy, and a beautiful accordion, which he spec'd out and paid $6500 for (!!!) in 2001. I never played accordion, so it just sat in its case, aside from pulling it out every few months to make sure all was good and the bellows were moved.
    I finally said that I needed to sell the accordion, to put it in the hands of someone that will actually play it. It didn't need to sit around collecting dust. I sold that accordion this week.
    Yesterday, I was playing my Fly and a fucking fret fell off the guitar. Just playing casually and a fret landed in my hand.
    Today, I log onto CZcams, and there's THIS video with a guy playing a very similar accordion to what I just sold.
    Jesus Christ, Rob, the spirit of my uncle is radically fucking with me.
    But cool video nonetheless.

    • @duckwing8
      @duckwing8 Před měsícem +5

      the spirit of your uncle is whattt

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack Před měsícem

      One does not simply fuck. You must radically fuck..

    • @veikkajoensuu
      @veikkajoensuu Před měsícem

      How does a fret just fall of a guitar? I just developed a new phobia.

    • @dinnae
      @dinnae Před měsícem +1

      Don't worry about the fret, it can easily be put back by a professional. Maybe it's your uncles way of saying you should play the accordion though

    • @nos249
      @nos249 Před měsícem +6

      I wouldnt fret about it

  • @JD-qq8fz
    @JD-qq8fz Před měsícem +136

    5:04 "...and this doesn't break all the time?" hahah this was exactly my thought too when it got opened up! So many little parts

    • @TranscenGopher
      @TranscenGopher Před 22 dny

      Air is mostly among the gentler things to use when extracting sound from something. Certainly more gentle than a pick.

  • @jameshaskell1073
    @jameshaskell1073 Před měsícem +304

    You found a great guy for this video. No idea who he is, but he is obviously knowledgeable, both about the instrument and music. On top of that, he is able to communicate.
    If he doesn’t have a channel already, you should coach him up, Rob.

    • @BoarhideGaming
      @BoarhideGaming Před měsícem +9

      It’s like the bloke Rob built the guitar with. A bit quiet and reserved at first, but you get to glimpse the incredible wealth of knowledge and a great humour after a few short minutes of warming up. Masters at their craft and the quiet confidence to prove it

  • @marsrover001
    @marsrover001 Před měsícem +138

    I had no idea how an accordion worked. Far more complicated than I ever imagined.
    Cant wait for the spinning guitar video tho.

  • @lukasneuner4760
    @lukasneuner4760 Před měsícem +47

    Dude from rural bavaria here. This sound is pure nostalgia for me, love the accordion. Makes me instantly feel like I'm in a big tent with a bunch of fellow drunk country-bumpkins swaying side to side, while eating half a chicken that's been deepfried into oblivion. :D

  • @andrewking9010
    @andrewking9010 Před měsícem +57

    We must protect Accordion Mike at all costs. He is a national treasure.

  • @charlottesweb525
    @charlottesweb525 Před měsícem +112

    Accordion Mike is amazing!! He has such a gift for playing, but also a gift for explaining it. He should give lessons!! And like so many have said, he should have his own CZcams channel. What a talent!
    BTW, I'm a little biased...I'm his mom❤
    But seriously, isn't he amazing??!!!

    • @iwema93
      @iwema93 Před měsícem +36

      I love you, Mom!!!

    • @calebsta123
      @calebsta123 Před měsícem +14

      This is so wholesome

    • @Benzy670
      @Benzy670 Před měsícem +5

      You have a really cool son, ma'am. He definitely seems amazing to me!

    • @charlottesweb525
      @charlottesweb525 Před měsícem +4

      ​@@Benzy670thank you!❤

    • @travisSimon365
      @travisSimon365 Před 23 dny +3

      Mrs Mike, you have done a fine job and raised a great son. And what foresight to know to name him 'Accordion' and have it turn out to be the instrument he loves.

  • @Geeko170
    @Geeko170 Před měsícem +85

    I want an Accordion Mike CZcams channel where he repairs and refurbishes accordions while giving a history lesson on the history and story of said accordion. The outro could just be him playing his accordion!

    • @iwema93
      @iwema93 Před měsícem +23

      Geeko, you're giving me ideas.

    • @jaungiga
      @jaungiga Před měsícem +3

      That's like the accordion version of Ted Woodford's channel

  • @ianlee8376
    @ianlee8376 Před měsícem +40

    "I must be doing something wrong." "Nope! It just hurts." 😂😂😂

  • @jackd23
    @jackd23 Před měsícem +27

    In Germany, traditionally (and if you're cool), we also call this instrument Heimatluftkompressor (hometown air compressor), although if you play sea shanties it's more like a Seeluftkompressor (ocean air compressor), there's also yodel songs and such and it switches to a mountain air compressor.

  • @Bladavia
    @Bladavia Před měsícem +135

    One of my favourite instruments, I wish it were used more in modern styles. Also yes, "accord" means chord in French, so "accordéon" = the chord instrument. It's the same etymological root as "according to" in English, outside of music it also means "to agree, to go well with, to be in sync, to be harmonious"

    • @realroadrunnr
      @realroadrunnr Před měsícem +13

      D'accord!

    • @uninstaller2860
      @uninstaller2860 Před měsícem +3

      Harmonious you say? I saw the harmonicas inside and it all makes sense

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack Před měsícem +1

      So if accord means chord in french, your saying. Ion means instrument?

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack Před měsícem +1

      Or éon..

    • @zwieglupglup
      @zwieglupglup Před měsícem +1

      No, "éon" doesnt mean instrument in French xD. By the way the trench word "accordéon " comes from german "Akkordeon". "Akkord" is "chord" in german, and comes from French "accord".

  • @pyier8
    @pyier8 Před měsícem +50

    As a french man born in the 90's, i always see the accordion as old-fashioned, from another time. Only old people can appreciate this type on sound. But, as always, this series allows you to discover, and rediscover instruments that you might think are boring. It's always magical to see musician talks about their passion, their instrument.

    • @RedHair651
      @RedHair651 Před měsícem +5

      I'm French too and I don't perceive the instrument this way at all. It's very relevant to this day, including in France.

    • @pyier8
      @pyier8 Před měsícem +1

      @@RedHair651 we have our own history and sensibility, i didnt make mine a generality. What do you mean by "relevant to this day" ??

    • @brandonpape2924
      @brandonpape2924 Před měsícem +1

      wow! VVVVVV. Haven't seen that game in forever

  • @aluenchan5001
    @aluenchan5001 Před měsícem +6

    It‘s so lovely how everyone just feels for this instrument as an integral part of their traditional culture. Because when I heard it first I felt like „aaaaah yeah this is our german folk music“ but everyone from all around the world feels like this. Like „aah yes this is france, portugal, chile, russia, Wisconsin“

  • @DrakiniteOfficial
    @DrakiniteOfficial Před měsícem +68

    Holy crap, I can't believe he's just casually playing an instrument that's 96 years old. That's insane that it still has such a wonderful sound after so long.

    • @iwema93
      @iwema93 Před měsícem +7

      @DrakiniteOfficial I gave my Gold accordion a refurbish last year, which involved new valve covers, new wax, and a full tuning, but I agree, the sound out of these oldies is just great.

    • @Demonrifts
      @Demonrifts Před měsícem +7

      Based off the plug he gave in the outtro, he runs an accordion repair shop, so it stands to reason that it probably sounds that great due to some of the work that he's done on it.

    • @wojciechbieniek4029
      @wojciechbieniek4029 Před měsícem +1

      There's nothing i love more, than people who use old instruments/vehicles/firearms in the way they're intended, to be enjoyed.

    • @randommodnar7141
      @randommodnar7141 Před 23 dny

      And that its so complex! A violin is pretty simple in comparison, you understand how a box with strings could be played for hundreds of years lol

  • @hasname4885
    @hasname4885 Před měsícem +101

    Rob, I don't know how you do it but you kill it every time with these musicians. Love the series, love the passion you and the guests have for music. 10/10 musical education, thank you!

  • @shanebentley5630
    @shanebentley5630 Před měsícem +76

    As a born and raised Wisconsinite musician, I'm WAY too excited for this video!
    Accordion is so mainstream underrated!

  • @4hodmt
    @4hodmt Před měsícem +33

    3:39 A "free reed" just means the reed is free to vibrate in its frame without touching anything, as opposed to a "percussion reed" where the reed beats against the frame or against another reed. A crumhorn has a reed inside that you don't blow directly, but it's a double reed like an oboe, where the two parts beat against each other, so it's not classified as a free reed. Great Highland bagpipes are similar, with a double reed inside the chanter and single reeds inside the drones. Free reeds have more stable pitch with varying air pressure than percussion reeds, so the accordion can play more dynamics than those instruments and stay in tune.

  • @Fallub
    @Fallub Před měsícem +27

    That guy is such a joy to listen to and watch him do his magic. What a fantastic instrument.

  • @kenjackben
    @kenjackben Před měsícem +4

    the mechanical genius involved in making these instruments is astonishing

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L Před měsícem +11

    Pointing out that you can improvise a chord progression by just moving the left hand in a small cluster also helped me realise why improvising along with an accordion player is so easy! You either end up doing the exact same Standard progression as them, or by doing other Standard intervals you end up nicely harmonising. So you can’t go wrong! I’ve been humming chord extensions for the whole rest of the video 😊

  • @OwenEvansMusic
    @OwenEvansMusic Před měsícem +30

    As an accordionist I am very happy you made this video, not least because I can now just link people to it whenever I get asked how all the buttons work, instead of having to give the same explanation I’ve given so many times I’ve lost count because it’s what literally everybody asks 😂 Also 30:56 - this is basically just Korpiklaani lol

  • @litos_mendes
    @litos_mendes Před měsícem +33

    as a portuguese the sound of the accordion is sooooo engraved in my brain that only as a adult i can apreciate it

    • @boezerdieser
      @boezerdieser Před měsícem +9

      Same for me as an austrian. Completely different style tho i imagine 😅

    • @itsdokko2990
      @itsdokko2990 Před měsícem +8

      Chilean dude here:
      Accordion is hella engrained in local folk music, everytime i listen to an accordion, i get in the patriotic september mood instantly

    • @ferretyluv
      @ferretyluv Před měsícem +4

      Huh, I guess fado does have an accordion.

    • @agnidas5816
      @agnidas5816 Před měsícem

      Same here from Russia.
      Quite the instrument.

  • @swimdude2113
    @swimdude2113 Před měsícem +77

    Fastest click of my life! So pumped to see new videos!

  • @sams-pg7hj
    @sams-pg7hj Před 13 dny +1

    these interviews with the unique instruments are some of the best content on this channel. the musician's enthusiasm for the instrument is great.

  • @jeffreyfortuna3122
    @jeffreyfortuna3122 Před měsícem +9

    I grew up in a musical family the Vadnals. My great grandparents were immigrants from Slovenia, and my great grandmother would be hugely influential in the Slovenian American musical community. She would translate Slovenian folk songs into English and teach the local Slovenian kids the traditional folk songs. Her own kids, my grandmother and her brothers, started performing music at an early age. My grandmother Valeria played piano, her older brother Tony played violin but later had to switch to bass after loosing three fingers on his left hand in a machine shop accident, my uncle Frankie played guitar and banjo, the next brother Johnny, in many ways the most talented, played accordion and the youngest brother Richie, my god father, also playing accordion. All of them had the most beautiful vocals in both English and Slovenian. They were known as a polka band but they played a little bit of everything. In the 1950's, they were session musicians for RCA Victor and went on to play on local television shows for the next 20 years. Needless to say I've been fond of the accordion since I was a kid. Growing up in the Cleveland Slovenian musical community I was fortunate to meet and play so many great musicians over the years. Probably the most amazing of these is an accordion player named Joey Miskulin. Joey is probably the greatest musician I've ever met. His catalog of accomplishments is out of this world. Inspirt of all of that he is the kindest most down to earth person you will ever meet. If you enjoy the accordion, please check out Joey's music. I'll attach a video of Joey at Patosa Accordions as a little introduction.
    czcams.com/video/bofpcJD1j-w/video.html

  • @shroder1
    @shroder1 Před měsícem +9

    Robs ability to pick up instruments is mind blowing.

  • @STSGuitar16
    @STSGuitar16 Před měsícem +12

    I would really love to see other stuff like bagpipes and/or tablas show up on this series at some point! This series is so awesome, man. I love it when I finally get the answers to musical questions that have plague me, such as how the hell an accordion is works and is played lol. This show addresses a lot of music-related stuff that I have wondered about but have never taken time to research for myself, which is awesome and really scratches that specific itch. As someone who can play a few instruments myself, it is also cool to see how quickly a multi-instrumentalist like you can pick up a new instrument. Keep going with this stuff, man!

  • @snowblindburd
    @snowblindburd Před měsícem +7

    I love this. My grandpa played accordion and I regret never asking him more about it or even having him show me how to play. This fills that void a bit. Thanks Mike and Rob!

  • @robsonclark9678
    @robsonclark9678 Před měsícem +17

    Rob mentions at 12:27 using a button pressing technique he learned from the late Tetris ambassador and legend Jonas Neubauer. Their video where he teaches Jonas how to play drums is still my fav vid of his from the joy of music Jonas had learning to play drums with Rob. That still being with him brought me to tear up :').

  • @mapother4
    @mapother4 Před měsícem +11

    I love how you guys opened it up and explain how all the mechanisms work. This instrument is mind blowing. Very insightful. Thank you for videos like this.

  • @joeldeutscher7077
    @joeldeutscher7077 Před měsícem +17

    Having a 1/4” output means you can run that accordion through your guitar rig, Rob.
    Accordion Metal incoming? 🤘

  • @ArielBenichou
    @ArielBenichou Před měsícem +2

    I need more Accordion Mike

  • @jeremyrusu9687
    @jeremyrusu9687 Před měsícem +15

    Hey there Rob, I've been waiting for you to make this video for a long time. As a blind accordion player and multi instrumentalist myself, accordion is one of the instruments I find most intriguing teaching people as once they get it they find a light goes on in a very neat way as what happened here. I believe that you will get those bass and cords going with a little bit of time I would definitely keep it when time permits. Also that is a very nice accordion you have there in terms of the features and having all four sets of reads and the different combinations there, that is definitely the hallmark of a professional instrument and the fact that you got it for free, definitely means you should hang onto that for sure. That is a gem right there.

  • @purplelord8531
    @purplelord8531 Před měsícem +11

    love the shoutout to Jonas - R.I.P.

  • @1st1anarkissed
    @1st1anarkissed Před měsícem +6

    Mybfather played accordion. Before marriage he was a seaman, ship's engineer, actually. He said that he chose accordion because he could smuggle contraband inside the bellows.he played very well if you disn't mind the constant tang of a polka beat regardless what time signature he was playing. Dad just had a polka heart.

  • @hsmoscout
    @hsmoscout Před měsícem +17

    love mike's classic chicago accent and his great knowledge and good vibes !

    • @iwema93
      @iwema93 Před měsícem +6

      Thanks, pal!

  • @jorgesepulveda4379
    @jorgesepulveda4379 Před měsícem +14

    No way , Rob scallion and accordion Mike in the same video !?!??! This is the best way to start the day .

  • @AugustoValentini
    @AugustoValentini Před měsícem +21

    One of my favorite musical combinations is rock-'n'-roll and accordion. There's a band from the South of Brazil called Nenhum de Nós that adds accordion to most of their songs and it's fantastic!
    Edit: the accordionist of the band passed away today (march 27th) and now I'm just devastated 😢

    • @evandrochaves9596
      @evandrochaves9596 Před měsícem +3

      Hmmm eu devia checar essa banda hein

    • @AugustoValentini
      @AugustoValentini Před měsícem

      ​@@evandrochaves9596 É boa demais! Já vi pelo menos 6 vezes ao vivo e é genial. Teve uma música deles que ficou famosa nacionalmente nos anos 90 "O astronauta de mármore", que é uma versão em português de "Starman" do David Bowie. Se você não é gaúcho talvez conheça essa música

  • @k.o.6537
    @k.o.6537 Před 5 dny

    Im always amazed at how quickly and easily muscians understand each other no matter what instrument they play.

  • @Funkyryno
    @Funkyryno Před měsícem +14

    As a guitar player, I've always thought of the accordion as just a cheesy polka instrument. I have to say, this video has changed my mind. That dude is a beast. Great video, bro.

    • @ryano.5149
      @ryano.5149 Před měsícem +2

      Oh, there is so much more to it than that. You can play everything from classical organ repertoire to pop tunes, to tejano, tangos, jazz, folk...I think I've even heard somebody play the Deep Purple "Highway Star" organ solo on one! They are far more versatile than most people give them credit for. As an accordionist myself, I still get blown away by what people are able to do with it!

    • @GravityAB
      @GravityAB Před měsícem +1

      As someone who plays an Accordion, I completely understand. As fun as it is to lean in on the stereotype with Beer Polka--I usually prefer playing classical, musettes, or stuff you would hear in a coffee shop. But it doesn't mean I couldn't also play jazz, pop, or music you would hear from video games. In-fact, I was playing System of a Down just yesterday >_>... lol

    • @eosborne6495
      @eosborne6495 Před měsícem

      The thing that really opened my eyes to the accordion was getting into Latin music. When you hear the way accordion is played in like Mexican Norteño or Columbian Cumbia or Argentine Tango, it’s SO FUNKY. But then again, I also like polka, so maybe I just dig the accordion lol.

  • @skar02
    @skar02 Před měsícem +4

    These videos are always my favourites, the one with the koto is one of my go to videos when I'm super depressed.

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 Před měsícem +6

    My grandma played accordion. She had two - the fancy red and white one for parties and the black one she played at home. She passed away when I was a kid, but I remember being totally amazed that she could play that thing so effortlessly. She also played piano too. Makes me wish that she was alive so I could start an accordion-guitar band with her lol.

  • @Znatnhos
    @Znatnhos Před měsícem +6

    I love the squints that Rob gets when he's really concentrating on something... Great stuff! I love these exploration videos where Rob learns a new thing. He gets such joy out of making the connections between instruments

  • @danielanderson2181
    @danielanderson2181 Před měsícem +3

    Accordion has probably been one of the most important parts of my musical journey. I remember the night I pulled my family accordion out of my basement. It was buried beneath a bunch of my grandmas stuff that we meant to sell after her house, but we live in a small town in the Midwest and had no recourses to appraise it, so it just sat down there collecting dust. One night though, I couldn’t sleep so I dug through every old thing we had. At first I thought it was some sort of travel case. It was actually locked when I pulled it out of the pile so I had to pick it with some paper clips. (The locks are more to prevent the case from accidentally opening than to prevent theft so it was pretty easy.) When I finally got it open, I was amazed by what I saw. It looked pristine save for 2 bass buttons stuck down that I was actually able to fix myself. I immediately took it out to the garage to listen to it because I wouldn’t wake up my family that way.
    Earlier that year, I had joined my high school band as an percussionist (because I couldn’t play any other instrument) but it never felt quite right. I was years behind compared to my fellow band members and always felt like I was dragging the band down. Accordion felt right though. It also helped that it practically taught me basic music theory.
    I’m still not very good at it, but I was able to play it for my states solo ensemble competition as a duet with a close friend on marimba and got a D1 😊
    Thank you for bringing a little more attention to my favorite instrument and best of luck if you intend on continuing with it.

  • @andreasheld2362
    @andreasheld2362 Před měsícem +8

    I've played the Accordion way back when, but I've never seen the insides of the instrument. Fascinating!

  • @xliquidflames
    @xliquidflames Před měsícem +3

    When I hand someone an electric guitar for the first time, I put it in drop d and show them how to do power chords. I did it for my nieces a while back and she was entertained for hours.

  • @KingGurke98
    @KingGurke98 Před měsícem +8

    In my heavily cartoon-influenced perception, the Accordion was always very goofy, but it's really quite a beautiful instrument! So glad you got me to see it in a new light, and very stoked to see you uploading again

  • @petertauscher316
    @petertauscher316 Před měsícem +7

    So excited for the "2 Hours of Relaxing Accordion" Video.

  • @brianedgin
    @brianedgin Před měsícem +16

    You gotta line out on that thing... pedal board that beast. (Sooo glad to see you back!)

  • @Jongamebeer
    @Jongamebeer Před měsícem +22

    I know this series is more for less common instruments... but like dude how cool would it be to see a bass episode with Les Claypool!
    Also I want to recommend a couple instrument episode ideas. The Array Mbira and Daxophone have been on my mind recently and I think it would be fun to see.

  • @chrisegg7936
    @chrisegg7936 Před měsícem +3

    the Maria Schneider Orchestra introduced me to accordion outside of a polka/Urkel context and I was BLOWN away by how beautiful it sounded. Been a fan ever since. Bought a crummy one at a flea market, sorta figured out the bass key arrangement and have been goofing around for 10 years. This is finally giving me the motivation to get it back out of the basement! Thanks Rob! and Mike!

  • @outandabout259
    @outandabout259 Před 20 dny

    32:32 through the whole video I was thinking that guitar and accordion just don't quite work together, but then he brought the acoustic in! It almost sounds like they were designed to be played together. Simply beautiful.

  • @theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711

    Dude I went to this accordion shop about 1 weeks ago ago to rent one out and failed miserably. This is such a huge coincidence to see Mike on your channel and in real life all in one week lmao. Fantastic video. Glad to you see you around more…south.

  • @Paulos12-21
    @Paulos12-21 Před měsícem +18

    I love the accordion.

  • @warbossgrimtoof569
    @warbossgrimtoof569 Před měsícem +2

    This has been such an interesting video to me so far at the 11:30 mark. I’m an Acadian (Cajun) so accordions are very important to my culture and our music. I’m being completely honest when I say it blows my mind that there are brand names of accordions out there and that some are known as better than others. All the accordions I grew up around were locally made. There were no name brands, just “aye la ba my cousin makes accordions” and that’s it. It’s such a beautiful instrument and I’m glad you’re bringing attention to it. Thanks Rob, from a severely homesick Cajun. Y’all’s jam session at the beginning of the video reminded me of home.

  • @rubenlazar7
    @rubenlazar7 Před měsícem +1

    19:02 - the tango piece
    31:38 - the french waltz piece

  • @VincentSebastianMusic
    @VincentSebastianMusic Před měsícem +11

    Awesome! Need a part two where you plug the electric accordion into some pedals!

  • @jonnypetra
    @jonnypetra Před měsícem +6

    Accordion Mike is the coolest guy at our coffeehouse! Ashbary Coffeehouse of willow springs🤙

  • @philardo69
    @philardo69 Před měsícem +2

    Rob looks so emotional at times, whether it reminds him of his grandmother, or whatever ,its nice to see ppl cry for music.

  • @Createfor30days
    @Createfor30days Před měsícem +1

    Loved Mikes whole vibe, he makes me want to practice my instrument even if it feels hard. He is the type of teacher that wants you to succeed by making the instrument less intimidating. What a great guy!

  • @TheDarkMessiah
    @TheDarkMessiah Před měsícem +22

    You came in wanting to learn about the accordion (and you did, as we all did!), but I think you ended up converting your pro to the guitar :P

  • @Corkoth55
    @Corkoth55 Před měsícem +5

    I love Rob! He can pick up any damn instrument and it clicks with him almost immediately! And he doesn't make me feel like an outsider while doing it (as a non musically-inclined person), if that makes any sense at all. Every video is fantastic!

  • @fr3ak1shh
    @fr3ak1shh Před měsícem +1

    Proud to be an accordion player! It belongs in rock and roll, I'm telling you. Atlantic City by the Band, the Subdudes, John Mellencamp and Springsteen, Kokomo and God Only Knows by the beach boys, nitty gritty dirt band, Little Feat, man the list goes on!

  • @GeoFitz4
    @GeoFitz4 Před měsícem +1

    I loved the Acoustic and Accordion jam at the end. A sign of two great musicians is when they can immediately come together and show great chemistry and understanding of where each other is going with the music.

  • @Dedos_JH
    @Dedos_JH Před měsícem +7

    I bought an Accordion few months ago, and when I picked it up, I did it the wrong way where the chords in the right hand the notes (piano) on the left hand, I found it easier as a guitarist to coordinate the chords and melodies like that, where the right hand controls the rhythm and the left hand controls the melody.

  • @mudaloishusdevendanderaber7271
    @mudaloishusdevendanderaber7271 Před měsícem +11

    Love these videos. You find such smart, interesting people. Then you treat them and their craft with such respect. THEN you make sweet beautiful music together!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @mapsofbeing5937
    @mapsofbeing5937 Před měsícem +2

    one of my best friends, Marc Robert, was a lifelong professional accordion player who played for early Cirque Eloize/du Soleil, he could play a tad better than the guy in the intro, but the crazy part is how he never needed to look at the instrument and could entertain, chat and laugh as he played it while keeping perfect tempo, RIP
    truly an incredible instrument for someone to master

  • @meteormoves652
    @meteormoves652 Před měsícem +1

    i love watching musicians pick up instruments that they have absolutely no experience with and catch on immediately. dont know what it is but watching someone pick up on power chords for the first time makes me smile.

  • @ezekielpeterson459
    @ezekielpeterson459 Před měsícem +5

    This has got to be one of the most fun people rob has had on the show! great video!

  • @HafnerMichl
    @HafnerMichl Před měsícem +6

    As a fellow (diatonic button) accordion player I'm so hyped to see you play and enjoy the accordion and your guest actually having and playing an Accordion that looked just like my first instrument. Thank you so very much!

  • @_alexcr
    @_alexcr Před měsícem +1

    im a classical accordionist and even if this is the traditional accordion i really like watching these videos

  • @RubensSlaviero
    @RubensSlaviero Před měsícem +2

    As someone coming from a place where traditional music is heavily based on a accordion, it's lovely to watch someone trying to crack it

  • @sadie376
    @sadie376 Před měsícem +9

    I picked up a used accordion last year.
    I've been concentrating on guitar, but will get to spend some time with it eventually... Really interesting instruments.

  • @brennanmontalbano5840
    @brennanmontalbano5840 Před měsícem +4

    The guitar and accordion rock collab went crazy.

  • @chrisskarsbo
    @chrisskarsbo Před měsícem +1

    My grandfather would play the accordion all the time, now I have his accordion and no idea how to play it but this video brought back so many great memories ☺️ Thanks Rob and Mike!

  • @RavixSomni
    @RavixSomni Před 19 dny

    This must be one of the most re-watchable videos ever, I cant stop coming back

  • @Charlie_Xmas
    @Charlie_Xmas Před měsícem +5

    I love Accordeon, Amélie is my favorite movie and Yann Tiersen uses it a lot in his composition

  • @lostamalesjazz
    @lostamalesjazz Před měsícem +6

    Congratulations on your feature, Mike! 🫔🫔🫔🫔

    • @iwema93
      @iwema93 Před měsícem +4

      Thank you Tamales!!!!

    • @scrotie4198
      @scrotie4198 Před měsícem

      @@iwema93Mike, you're awesome was the name of song you played at the beginning of the vid, that was great.

  • @arunashamal
    @arunashamal Před měsícem +1

    What this series teach us is even the most campy instrument, in the hand of a master can make you cry!

  • @TheCoBBus
    @TheCoBBus Před měsícem +2

    I ABSOLUTELY love these videos where you take a instrument, and expert on that instrument and just dive into it, these are fascinating, interesting and full of knowledge that makes these videos just stand apart from other videos !

  • @quartzofcourse
    @quartzofcourse Před měsícem +5

    Mike was such a great guest everyone is talking about him in the comments instead of how shit better help is so just a reminder that they suck hot dog water

  • @LukeHennisch
    @LukeHennisch Před měsícem +6

    YES!!! Was hoping that someday I’d see the accordion on this channel. It’s the most fun instrument to play :)

  • @123Ir0nman
    @123Ir0nman Před měsícem +1

    I love how 7:28 - 8:16 was pretty much accordion math rock/mid-western emo

  • @Headless97
    @Headless97 Před měsícem +1

    This is pure joy. Love what you do, Rob. Accordion Mike is fantastic!

  • @KaeruHashborn
    @KaeruHashborn Před měsícem +5

    i was on a Rob Scallon binge, and he drops a new video, as i come to the end of a playlist. 0_o

  • @__-be1gk
    @__-be1gk Před měsícem +7

    Rob Scallon was the last channel I thought I'd be unsubscribing from for a Better Help segment but here we are

  • @Roestikrokette
    @Roestikrokette Před měsícem

    This reminds me of my grandpa

  • @calculatechaos
    @calculatechaos Před měsícem +1

    Mike is a better guitar player in 1 day then my old bandmate was after years.

  • @Zestran
    @Zestran Před měsícem +7

    Great video. I learned so much about the accordion

  • @WireWeHere
    @WireWeHere Před měsícem +4

    If Bon Scott, Al Yankovic and Rob Scallion got an accordion sorted... my compressor can stay at home.