This is good time of year to "throw away the books" for a few weeks.

The accordian is a grand instrument to "play by ear."

Start with a simple Christmas tune...beginning on C...spend a couple hours and get one melody down KEYBOARD side ONLY....say, "Silent Night" or "Away in a Manager."

NOW - slowly add the bass-buttons....its simple....because you only need to "feel the chord change." You will begin with the C button chord, and then it will always be either the F, or G, or C ....from then on...ending on C.

OK now you have one Christmas song...do the same with another tune...this time is will be easier. Do it a with a third tune....and now you are ready to go out caroling.

HAVE FUN....It is IMPORTANT that you start early to wheen yourself away from written music....You arn't planning on going into competition....

Have a blessed holiday season.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle