One way to find the buttons without looking is from the relation of the thumb strap to the buttons. It is unsually in about the same place on all Cajun boxes.

Although I have picked up other people's accordions and sometimes had to adjust as I found the thumb strap off enough that I could be off by one button.

The easiest way it to play two or three buttons at once and listen to the sound in relation to the bass side. You will know right away if you are in the wrong place.

BTW, don't feel bad, you will pick it up soon. I remember many years ago when Andre Thierry was just starting out and he got up on stage and played a whole song one button off on the keyboard.

And look how he plays now!

Don't be discouraged.
Keep it up!
DP

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