Learning Tex/mex accordion diatonic

[James323]

Hello from LA.
I want to introduce my self. Here, James.
I’m just learning the diatonic accordion.
Tex-Mex 34/12.

 

[TomBR]

Hi James, welcome and best wishes on your accordion journey.
Tom

 

[Tom]

Welcome James!

 

[Dingo40]

I’m just learning the diatonic accordion.
Tex-Mex 34/12.

Hi James, and welcome!
We have several members who are interested in both the DBA and the accordion (PA or CBA)
Here's a thread by a member (Waldo) recounting his experiences with the DBA:
(He too is interested in Mexican Border Music)

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Thread 'CBA to DBA; A Journey (#1)'

Dec 31, 2022

As noted in the heading, this experience has been a journey, to say the least.
Hopefully, My experience will help others considering the addition of a DBA to their stable.
The differences between the two instruments are legion. To name just a few: different pitches in and out, different scale patterns for every Key, different hand forms for the chords Key to Key, different bass side patterns application and layout, different treble hand "form", button spacing (both sides), bellow volume and bellow vent use.

I must say here that my CBA experience was very useful when making the switch. I...

• Waldo
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• Forum: All Things Diatonic

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DBA: Diatonic Button Accordion.
PA: Piano Accordion.
CBA: Chromatic Button Accordion

 

[James323]

Thanks a lot. People. A lot of good reading

 

[Dingo40]

 

[OuijaBoard]

Welcome! I'm a big fan of old-school acoustic Tex-Mex/Norteno conjunto, though I've never ventured there with accordion. Here is a nifty conjunto combo in your area, "Carlos y Charlos." They were off and on to be found in the early evenings at Grand Central Market all spring and summer.

https://www.instagram.com/carlosycharlos/?hl=en

https://grandcentralmarket.com/events/music-at-the-market-with-carlos-y-charlos-6/

Then there is the city's own conjunto accordion-playing Sheriff's deputy: