In this section, you will find all the info necessary to make the purchase of a new accordion or a free-reed instrument easier. Our well-researched guides will help you select the gear and parts you are looking for. If there is a particular item you are looking for and don’t see it in this section, please send us a message. We will be happy to assist you.
The harmonium’s role in Kirtan yoga is like a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. Its warm sound, combined with its ease of use, makes it an ideal instrument to accompany this ancient practice that has been passed down through generations. As devotees sing or chant mantras while playing the harmonium – harmony resonates…
Accordions are as popular in Arab countries as they are in Europe or any other country. Tuned to a quarter tone, Arabic accordions produce a distinct sound. Accompanied by folk string instruments, orchestras and bands from the Middle East can really captivate your hearing senses.
Synthesized music become popular in the ’80s. Electronic keyboards have shunned the accordion for a couple of decades. Digital accordions are becoming increasingly popular. When was first digital accordion made? What is the best electronic (digital) accordion on the market today? Are electronic accordions good for beginners? Let’s find answers to these questions in this…
You love playing your accordion and it serves you well. Whether you are a hobbyist or a pro, protecting your valuable investment should be a priority. Accordion cases come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are made from different materials. Which one suits your instrument best? Let’s find out!
Right after they started being mass-produced, accordions found their way into Opera houses, dance halls, theatres and various bands. We then got the decades of the electric guitar domination along with Rock and Roll music. But now again, the infamously underrated instrument is making a big comeback and we are excited about it!
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.
Shopping for an accordion is not always an easy task. Especially if you are a beginner. Buying a used or a refurbished one could sometimes be as complex as buying a used car. In this article we give you some important pointers on what to look for and best places to shop for a used…
Origins and popularity of accordions in China Chinese folk music instrument Sheng is closely related to an accordion in a sense that is purely a free reed-based just like the accordion. Some musical historians even believe that Sheng inspired the inventor of the modern accordion to produce accordion reeds. China is known for adopting musical…