When you think of Mexico, you most likely picture, beaches, tequila, sombreros, tacos and chihuahuas. But you can’t speak of Mexico without mentioning its folk music that is loaded with colorful accordion sounds. How did this musical instrument get to Mexico and which accordions are best for this type of music? Let’s find out!
Contrary to popular belief, accordions are not musical instruments made for folk music only. More and more accordionists and composers of classical music are embracing this instrument and reviving its role in classical music genre.
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.
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…
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…
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!