The National Accordion Association (NAA) will hold their 30th Convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Richardson, Texas from March 8 – 11, 2017.

The Roland event will be held on Friday, March 9, 2017. This will be a meeting that digital accordionist should not miss, with seminars, informal gatherings, and demonstrations for those who play Roland and other makes of Digital, MIDI, electronic accordions.

All seminar information at: 2017NAAWorkshops

During a Digital Symposium, several professional accordionists will explore why and how they play electronic instruments. How do they handle their instrument when solo versus when in an ensemble? How has their teaching changed? What accordion do they recommend for a beginning student, versus a student already playing an acoustic accordion?

A Roland Suite devoted to digital accordions and accessories will be open daily for informal discussions, demonstrations, formal presentations, and snacks. All National Accordion Association attendees are welcome, from experienced Roland accordionists to those who would like to experience a digital accordion up close for the first time.

Topics will include;
FR-4x – Playing the latest Roland Accordion Out of the Box
FR-8x – Playing the flagship Roland Accordion
FR-7x – For some a preferred instrument
FR-3x – Still easily available
FR-1x – Extreme portability
Jazz bass chords to accompany orchestral treble.
Managing sets and user programs.
Computer editing of sets and user programs.
Sound expansions; Dallape, Balkan, Alpine, AccordionOrchestra
Adjusting orchestral sounds.
Bending notes, aftertouch, sustain, and chorus.
The BK-7m backing module attached to a Roland Accordion.
Amplification of the Roland Accordion.
How to use USB backing.
Adjusting bellows, reverb, and balance.
Transferring sets and user programs between Roland accordions
Battery and power opinions.

Michael Bridge, Chuck Henry, Ray Harris, Steve Albini, Markus Baggio, and others plan to participate in the Roland Suite.

I have had the pleasure to play the new Roland FR-4x for the past few weeks. I can promise mine will not be the only FR-4x in the Suite. Would you like to try out one on your lap? This is the seventh year I have hosted a Roland Suite, and the most exciting. Please join us.

For full information, view the website: National Accordion Association (NAA)
Registration Information: 2017NAARegistration