I Ignored My Left Thumb for Years… Here’s How I Use It Now on Accordion + Free PDF

I ignored my left thumb on free bass accordion for years - until I started using it in scales, walking bass, and jazz themes like Donna Lee, and everything in my left hand changed. A small technical shift brings more balance, easier stretches, and smoother movement in both fast and slow playing. Note: This video is mainly dedicated for free bass accordion players :P 📄 Download the free PDF & join my growing library → https://accordionstudiopdfs.subscribe... 📖 Jazz Accordion Workbook Vol.1 (Coming October 2026) - https://accordioncourse.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:14 accordion fingering for scales 02:43 accordion walking bass 03:53 accordion jazz themes (ex. Donna Lee) 05:04 accordion standard bass 05:12 Outro If this video supports your playing, feel free to leave a comment :) 🔔 Subscribe for more jazz accordion lessons, Arek 👋 *My accordion - Bugari 580 (B-system, free bass)