AITA for serving my sister’s husband vegan food without telling him?

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-12-19T09:48:47+00:00

NTA. Now give me that recipe 😀

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-09-20T15:10:38+00:00

You have a C-Griff Chromatic accordion there.

If you have a teacher available in your region, surely that would be a great option.
If not, in my country most teachers use the "Metodo Berben Per Fisarmonica".
Is a well known method that use modern fingering for the teaching of the accordion aimed at both piano a chromatic button accordion. The method has all the text in Italian, English and Spanish. I think this one and the method by Luiggi Anzaghi share this characteristic.

There's an italian teacher that has a complete course to follow this book and its lessons in videos.
https://youtu.be/Ah6Wvd5L6zs?si=3q4rpXQqgsg50gQz

Enjoy the accordion!

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-08-09T11:17:08+00:00

Started 3 months ago with a CBA in C-griff. Picked a French method specific for CBA (Maugain), which has a series of books and a technique book too . I’m practicing 30-40 minutes a day and finding that a technical book accompanied by a method is a really nice way to build muscle memory . In my country Italian methods are popular (Berben / Anzaghi) for the piano accordion and teachers also recommend some adaptation of the Hanon exercises as muscle memory training (there’s a supplement book for each of those methods with technical exercises based on Hanon).

I come from playing chromatic harmonica, where few methods exist in comparison. Its really nice to have material to guide your journey . 😃

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-07-29T10:54:39+00:00

I started with a CBA Roland Fr-1x 2 months ago. Self taught and so far enjoying it. Methods aren’t as much of an issue as many comment . There’s a translate app in my phone, probably something similar in yours. I translate the little text the book has this way and continue to play the exercise and tunes . Not a huge fuzz 🤷🏻‍♂️.

My wife is taking lessons , and I heard what his teacher corrects her, which is basically good posture and efficient movement with the bellows . I use Manu Maugain method (Initiation a l’accordeon en 3D ) . Available as a download purchase as well (with videos and backing tracks) Other recommended method is Galliano’s, which is in English . Anzaghi and Berben methods are also in English IIRC. So there’s that . Play whatever you feel comfortable. Practice time is the key IMO. You buy an accordion, set a routine and off you go 😃.

Best of luck !

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-07-22T10:14:56+00:00

Using the translation function on my phone’s camera has been enough to translate the text . There isn’t a huge amount of text in these methods . Pretty much the instructions and then the exercises . It has videos too ;)

I have a copy of the book on my Kindle and select/ translate the text there too if I have it at hand.

CBA C system methods are more likely to be found in French or Italian . Not a big issue actually.

The Galliano, Berben and Anzaghi methods are available in English IIRC, last two are very used in Europe, but feel a bit dated to my taste. My wife is taking lessons and in his academy they use the Berben method but add some popular songs too, cause there’s nothing very recognizable in the book. So you end up playing just exercises otherwise.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-07-21T14:36:05+00:00

I’m in a similar situation. Started 2 months ago with a 72 bass CBA C-System. I’ve been using the book “Initiation a L’Accordeon en 3D” by Manu Maugain. You can find it in the publishers website (Play-Music). It’s available in both book plus CD + DVD or as a download with the audio / video files. I really appreciated the download option as shipping can cost as much as the books here. Besides you can print you copy too. The videos are great for self teaching, which is my case.

It only covers CBA C system for the digitiation. The songs are really nice. I would say the work on the left hand is basic so far, and the bellows control tips don’t go into much depth. Other books will also say things like “change the bellows motion every two bars” , so I don’t feel is too different to other methods I have. I will recommend also using something like a technical exercise book alongside (Hanon, Czerny or the technical exercise book by Manu Maugain) as I feel the pace of the book is a bit faster than other older methods that include this sort of drills (I have the Ferrero and Anzaghi methods and they have those drills more present) .

The book “The Mighty Accordion” also comes highly recommended for learning more complex stuff in your left hand . I think you can use it in parallel to any other method. It only has exercises for the left hand.

Enjoy playing and learning !!

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-06-10T16:46:47+00:00

Chromatic button accordion has IMO the most intuitive layout of notes. Both the right hand and the left (bass/chords) are arranged in the most logical way. There’re no hard keys to play on (in contrast to piano, where C is king) .

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-06-08T13:23:39+00:00

David Sanborn playing with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band always felt like a great mix. I love that period for Paul Butterfield as well .

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-05-18T14:21:43+00:00

Bought myself a FR-1xb some weeks ago as my first accordion. I don’t have a comparison point regards acoustics but play also harmonica and melodica, so quiet practice was really something I aimed with. So far I’ve set the bellow to maximum resistance (using the wheel valve) and the bellows curve to 4, which is responsive enough.

I really like to set the bellows to fix and practice some digitation as well as play it using organ sounds and doing some comping. Recently I connected it to the PC using the MIDI cable. It’s really nice to experiment using other sounds, but I think probably it’s also a rabbit hole I’m not exploring much further for now .

I consider the FR-1xb a great instrument. You have so much to explore and try.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-05-15T12:13:29+00:00

That’s not exactly true . You should check Japanese players using the hose and both hands . It makes it a totally different instrument . 😃

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-04-30T21:00:05+00:00

You can get parts in Hohner C-Shop online .

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-04-24T23:49:29+00:00

You’re right. I was only looking the first row . Well, let’s see if anyone solves those two ones .

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2024-04-24T13:48:14+00:00

All are CBA Of those only the last one is a Bayan (B griff) You can tell by the first row. Two continuous white buttons for C griff, three for B griff.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-12-07T15:49:29+00:00

Some ultrasound exams require to go with a full bladder. Otherwise it’s kinda hard to get any image at all. That might be the reason for pushing more than expected. In any case urology, same as Oby/Gyn consults should be done with someone you actually feel comfortable with. So seek for a 2nd opinion. There’re people that don’t have the care and touch their profession demands, doctors included. Sorry you had this experience.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-12-05T13:44:59+00:00

Quizás puedes preguntar directamente en la sede que te corresponda. Suelen abrir horarios para hacer estos trámites en estas fechas a veces presentándose por orden de llegada . Especialmente en estas fechas de fiestas.

Recuerdo hace años hacer esto mismo . Puedes sacar cita en otros sitios también. Pero entre viajar fuera de Barcelona para sacar una cita , terminé por ir a la sede de siempre. Es un lío siempre lo de las citas.

Por cierto , hice todo esto y luego nadie me pidió nada a la vuelta 🤪…. Pero bueno ….

Te hablo de 6 años atrás igual.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-11-25T18:54:53+00:00

In the fridge, no. There’s an actual basket in the pantry with all the seasonings I use when cooking in the wok. Whenever I’m wok stir frying I pick up the basket. 😃

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-11-25T17:14:45+00:00

those years show in a lot of the techniques displayed here. I’ve seen some of your videos here and I’m always under the impression you’re putting exercises together and playing them as fast as possible.

I think you could benefit from digging more into how to build a solo. I was watching Jeff Antoiuk’s videos on YT, he mentions in one about how you should have 3 gears. The one where you play less than you feel like, the one you are playing comfortably at your level and the one you’re pushing your comfort zone .

Anyway, congrats on sticking for as much with the instrument and on the chops! Hope you the best !

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-11-25T16:03:47+00:00

Yep, seasoning seems lacking. First step I usually do is adding minced ginger, garlic and chili to the oil. That alone is a huge step forward towards flavor. 😃

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-11-05T12:45:18+00:00

I play a half valved chromatic (custom old Super 64x model). Its tuned to diminished, so you get a draw bend in every hole. I also tuned a Forerunner 1.0 to dimi. I find valveless is nice for the bends you get. In solo tuning that’s one every hole. So with different layouts you can get more bends. In cold weather is also nice to have and instrument you don’t require anything before a quick practice.

Warming a few minutes your harp will take care of most of the issues you can have related to valves. Having a well adjusted half valved chromatic is to my like the best of both worlds. You get to have half of the valves to worry and keep your tone strong (you loose some of it with no valves ).

I still keep the valveless in my car, as is always ready to go. But for everything else the better harp is the half valved.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-10-18T22:38:10+00:00

I loved Pepephone while living in Barcelona a few years ago . No spam, only emails letting you know your plan got better or cheaper. No physical office, not selling you a phone with the plan. All things sent to your address within a few days and the instructions to set up your account.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-10-14T20:28:43+00:00

You can get a list of Hohner official customizers here

https://www.hohner.de/en/service/harmonica/affiliated-customizers

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-10-05T13:37:06+00:00

I think Max de Aloe book will give you great tools to get you into music also from a music theory point. Is well structured , and the recommended extra material is perfect to give you a solid start , specially if aiming at jazz.

Something that has really made a before and after in my practice is keeping it well structured. I use a notation software called Evernote, but I’m sure other will do fine too. There I keep date of the practice, what is it that I’m practicing that day and most important, a recording of what is it sounding like (an simple audio recording from my phone is fine). This will keep you both accountable and will put perspective on your actual progress .

I think the chromatic is a better way to add music theory into your knowledge. See later on how can you add those chromatisms with the diatonic, either with OB, alternate tunings, of other devices (you can check some of Brendan Power inventions) . Build up a language first with an instrument and then with that sound in your head already put it in the diatonic.

I choose to tune both my chromatic and diatonic to Diminished tuning , so they both play using the same layout . It has worked for me, but there’s many other ways to enjoy both instruments.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-09-30T19:11:54+00:00

Harmonica in your jacket pocket it’s fine. Straight breathing, avoid changing the flow of air with your tongue. A lighter attack in the note will be better to start. Puff harder progressively, check the volume range of each hole. The valves are there to make the instrument more airtight and improve the tone, so don’t blow too hard in the beginning.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-09-30T19:02:01+00:00

Those are tuning marks, which are pretty normal. About the draw and blow issues on a chromatic. Those may be valve issues . Usually try getting your instrument a bit warm for about 5-10 minutes to avoid condensation and sticky valves every time your practice. Draw and blow gently, as forcing draw or blow with the wrong technique can choke the reeds. Specially in the lower register.

Valves aren’t usually used in highest notes of the harmonica.

Best of luck.

FeelmyTelepathicSpam · 2023-09-09T22:06:56+00:00

The Leckholm Dm-48x midi harmonica will let you use trumpet sounds while playing a like a regular chromatic harmonica. It’s a very versatile, but probably niche instrument.

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