What key accordion did they use for their recordings? It wasn't on a C or D accordion.
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It was a C#b

Was it a C sharp I am not sure what you mean.
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He's pulling your leg. Theoretically a C#b would be a C.

It was a joke. C#b ends up being C.

I don't know what key they used. I remember trying to play along to them in the past with my C, and I don't remember problems, but along the way I also developed a small ability to transpose in my head. Mostly by listening to finger positions, not the tone, I guess.

All their recordings I have are on a C box.

Ok so maybe I was trying to play in it a different key. I'll try it to find it in G and if it isn't there then I'll try it in C.
Thanks guy's.
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Which songs are you trying?

man, I ought to read ahead before I post.

Which song?

La Valse de Passe' for the latest. I learned Fais Do Do with on my own. Ganey put up a video which helped me to see if I had the structure correct.
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I think it's in first position (C), but I see what you mean, the recording may be a little off key. I notice that a lot of old recordings are like that when the original recording was on a record. You don't notice till you try to follow it.

Then again, I could just be wrong.

Elton Doucet once told me that when they make vinyl records it alters the sound so that it isn't possible to play with a lot of them. You helped me to remember this. Thanks. That doesn't stop me from trying however.
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See, I told you it was in C#b!

U da Man!
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That gator is still looking and waiting.

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U da Man!
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Well this is the week.
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Speaking of C#, doesn't Jason Frey often play a C# accordion?