a message for benny ! i don't mean in any way to undermine your accordion playing technique.i was an accordion player some ..long time ago -now i don't have time for it -maybe when i retire.. but my point goes to the thumb .yes thumb in the left hand.for all "good accrdionists" left thumb should control the air - so to speak , therefore it should be "hidden" behind the instrument.. ( sort of 90 degree straight ) i don't see that in the video - to the contrary -i see otherwise .if you disagree i'm open for discussion .. still adore all the great/timeless music you've created.bes regards. bill g.
Actually in sustained heavily-chorded music like this you hardly need the air button at all - you get plenty of air control from the chords themselves.