What are the scales on a piano accordion?

Answer 1

The scales are the same on all instruments, as they are defined in terms of notes. A C major scale will contain the same notes no matter which instrument you play.

The way to play the scales various from instrument to instrument, as each will require a different technique.

There are hundreds of different scales, with each their combination of notes. Most scales have 7 notes, but others have 5, 6, or 8 - and only one scale have 12 notes. You can even make up your own scales with which ever notes you want. To speak of "the scales" as such is quite an extensive subject, and I would suggest to start by learning one scale at a time instead - for instance the C major scale.

The C major scale on the piano Accordion is the white keys played from C to C an octave higher: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. Use you thumb on the C, your index finger on D and the middle finger on E. To play F take your thumb and slide it under your middle finger (which is positioned on E) up to F. Now continue upwards with your index, middle and ring finger. The final note (C) can be played either with your little finger (if you plan on playing back down again) or your thumb sliding under your fourth finger the same way as when you played F (if you plan on continuing upwards).

Congratulations! - You just learned your first scale on the accordion!