Beginners Guides
If you are new to the world of accordions and free-reed musical instruments, the contents of this page will help you get acquainted with them. If there is anything accordion related that you don’t see on our site and need help finding, please send us a message and we will respond.
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The Harmonies of Homeland: Patriotic Accordion Songs
The accordion holds a place in the hearts of many symbolizing pride and heritage. Its unique ability to stir emotions and perform melodies is recognized worldwide. This piece delves into the past and present importance of the accordion in music shedding light on its involvement in patriotic melodies and socio political causes. By delving into…
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A Comprehensive Ranking guide of the Best Accordion brands
If you are planning to become either a hobbyist or professional accordion player, it is of great importance that you get acquainted with the various brand names of accordions. This will help new musicians and accordionists know what brands to take that are leading in the industry, their history, and what they would expect out…
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World of African Accordion Music
The African continent has a vibrant music history. Percussion instruments might be the signature instruments of the continent, but free-reed musical instruments found their purpose and deeply rooted presence in Africa, from beautiful melodies played on Arabic-tuned accordions of North Africa to timeless guitar and accordion duets of Cameron and Angola.
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Optimal Postural Health and Safety Tips for Accordion Players
To derive the fullest potential of your accordion-playing capabilities, it is vital to have a proper posture while handling this musical instrument. As an accordionist, you should learn how to lift and carry the device properly – as well as unmounting it without any harm done – so that its magical sound can be produced…
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Beautiful sounds of Gypsy Accordion Music
Accordionists worldwide find solace in gypsy music, a captivating sound that has left its mark on virtually every folklore genre. Perfecting this unique style requires dedication and skill, but it is undeniably worth striving for! From ancient history to contemporary rhythm – learn all about traditional Roma tunes now and how they continue to mesmerize…
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Exploring the Benefits of Toy Accordions for Children
Toy accordions can give children a unique way to sharpen their musical sensibilities and skills. Through playing with them, kids are able to nurture the ability to recognize melodies instinctively and improvise as they go along – great for inspiring creativity!
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Best Accordion Christmas Carols and Melodies to learn this season
Christmas carols are songs we associate with the most wonderful holiday season we look forward to with joy. Without them, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas. How did they come about and can they be played on an accordion? Let’s find out in this article.
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Folk dances for the Accordion
We’ve all seen various ballroom dances performed at weddings, birthdays and other festivities. Most of them are ethnic folk dances that are often played on an accordion. Dances like Kolo, Waltz, Polka, Zydeco and others are growing in popularity. Familiarizing ourselves with them can help us appreciate and enjoy them more.
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Female Accordionists of the World and Their Legacy
Often associated with male musicians, accordions are definitely unisex instruments that are also associated with femininity and gentleness. Some of the world’s greatest accordionists are women and in this article we will name just a few.
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Accordions and accordion music in the United States
Accordions arrived to the Americas in the early 18th century. As a musical instrument, the accordion became not only a folk souvenir brought by the settlers to the new world but also an All-American symbol of multiculturalism and musical melting pot. Why did piano accordions become so popular? What is an accordion industrial complex? Let’s…