Accordion thread - Questions, songs you're learning, etc

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MIU

MIU

kiwifarms.net
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Apr 17, 2025
Saw there was no thread for accordions so I thought I might as well make one because I recently bought one and have a problem:

The strap seems to be cutting off circulation to my right arm, I already adjusted it so that more of the weight is on my left shoulder and while my left shoulder is perfectly fine my right is getting progressively more fatigued over time even when there's barely any weight on it. Do I have the accordion too high up? The lowest my strap can go is still higher than what I have seen recommended in videos and my right arm does have to scrunch up quite a bit to reach to low notes. Maybe I gotta get a new strap? If anyone here plays accordion and has some words of advice I'll take it.
 
I can think of one reason why a standard strap might be too short for you but I don't want to be rude.
I have the opposite problem, most guitar straps are too long or just the right length for me, so think of that what you will.
If the strap chafes or hurts, get a wider one. If it's slipping, get one made from suede leather. Don't buy anything made with fake plastic leather, it'll start crumbling in a couple years max.
 
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