Dino Rossi
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Global Talent Competitions for Accordionists
Almost every country in the world identifies with a musical instrument known as the accordion. Either through folk music or some other musical genre. Most countries have various competitions for accordionists regardless of the instrument’s popularity. A competition on an international level would be something that would make every fan of accordion music happy.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing the Best Accordion
So, you want to be an accordionist? Great choice! There are many articles and guides on best accordions for beginners out there. We try to go an extra mile in researching the latest trends and provide you with the best advices on what accordion to select if you are just starting to learn how to…
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Russian accordions, Their history, and popularity
Accordions became synonymous with many countries and cultures across the world. One country where the accordion and its music is deeply engrained in everyday life, folklore and almost all music genres is Russia. Russian accordionists and accordion academies are amongst best ones in the world. This article summarizes some important points about Russian accordions.
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Piano vs Button Accordion, which one is best for me?
While Piano accordions are predominantly played in the US, UK and some EU countries, button accordions are prevalent in the rest of the world. Popularity of Chromatic Button Accordions is on the rise in the US. Most of us start our first music lessons with a piano accordion. Which one is easier to play? What…
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How Italian Accordions have evolved over the years
Italy deserves much of the credit for taking an invention first patented by Germany and refining it to create a beloved instrument that has been used in music around the world. With their skillful craftsmanship and eye for detail, Italians were able to morph this new introduction into something special – becoming synonymous for piano…
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French accordions and their romantic tunes
Many musical historians say that an accordion is a quintessentially French folk musical instrument. Why is that so? Let’s find out some interesting facts about French accordion music.
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Accordion Music of the Balkans
The soothing tones of the accordion are unmistakably synonymous with Balkan music. Every republic that makes up the Balkan Peninsula has its unique style and origin story when it comes to playing folk tunes on an Accordion – making for a fascinating tapestry of regional sounds & rhythms. Read along as we explore some critical…
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How the Harmonica became a popular instrument
Why do harmonicas often sound like accordions? They both belong to the family of free-reed musical instruments.
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Button accordions, what are they and how are they played?
Button accordions are as popular as the piano ones. Although they are used by European and Latin American accordionists, button accordions are gaining popularity in the US. Are they easier to play than their piano counterparts? What are they basic differences? Let’s find out!
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The Piano Accordion, Its history, and characteristics
What constitutes The Piano accordion? You’ve probably guessed it right. Piano accordions are equipped with a right-hand keyboard, resembling the ones on a piano. This gives it its name. This type of accordion is prevalent in the US and UK. Music historians believe that accordionist Guido Deiro pioneered and popularized the Piano accordion in 1910.…