I was curious what you do with the bass when playing a C accordion in the key of F.

I realize that the diatonic scale of the accordion limits the availble notes which some use to produce a "Bluesy" sound. But, with only C and G cords availble how do you play the bass side in F?

The C and G bass cords are harmonius with the C and G keys, but I would think that pumping C and G cords during a key of F song would drive the other members of the group crazy.]

What am I missing?

RPr

RPr,

You're correct. Playing the bass side when
performing an "F" tune will, indeed, drive
everyone crazy!

Seriously, though, the left side is mostly useless for
other keys besides C/G on a "C" box as well ..
Em, Dm, F, etc.

When in "F", one can find an occasional moment
when your right hand needs a "C" accompaniment,
but I'd say that's about it.

(I've always seen players just stop using the left
hand for keys other than "C"/"G" on a "C" box.)

And, that's my $0.02 worth

--Big [8-]]

you can sometimes use the C bass button [not the
chord] while playing in F, at least the C note
is in the chord F [F A C}

keep in mind that in the key of F, a typical
I-V two chord will switch to C [the V chord].

in that case, your Cs will come off smelling
like a rose.

but the G, either bass or chord, is going to be
pretty far off base [so to speak]

wle.