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The button accordion is synonymous with Irish music, however, it can appear more challenging than the larger piano accordion. In these Traditional Irish button accordion courses, learners benefit from free online learning from one of Ireland's top players, Conor Connolly. An all-Ireland champion, he won the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year prize in 2019. Through Alison's three specially commissioned courses, C...…Read More
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Traditional Irish Button Accordion | Beginner 1
- Describe the different parts of the accordion
- Identify the two main tuning systems used for button acc...
- Recall what a 'single action' accordion is Read More

Traditional Irish Button Accordion | Intermediate
- Recall how to play 'Joe Bane's Barndance'
- Describe how to perform 'cuts', one of the fundamental t...
- Identify places for adding ornamentation incl... Read More

Traditional Irish Button Accordion | Beginner 2
- Discuss the origins of the jig, ‘The Rollicking Skipper'
- Summarise the influence of Ann ‘Ma’ McNulty
- Recall how to play the jig, 'The Rollicking S... Read More
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