In the movie "Christmas with the Kranks," Dan Aykroyd's character, Vic Frohmeyer, plays the song "Silver Bells" on the Accordion. "Silver Bells" is a popular Christmas song composed by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1950. It has been covered by various artists over the years and is often associated with the holiday season.
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Harley Luse has: Played Jailed Musician in "Frontier Justice" in 1936. Played Accordion Player in "The Fighting Deputy" in 1937. Played Accordionist in "Two Gun Law" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "Reckless Ranger" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "Riders of the Rockies" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "Trouble in Texas" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "Hit the Saddle" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "The Singing Outlaw" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "Sing, Cowboy, Sing" in 1937. Played Ranchhand - Accordion Player in "Come on, Cowboys" in 1937. Played Accordion Player in "The Utah Trail" in 1938. Played Accordionist in "Man from Music Mountain" in 1938. Played Accordion Player in "Rolling Caravans" in 1938. Played Accordionist in "Prairie Moon" in 1938. Played Accordion Player in "Destry Rides Again" in 1939. Played Melody Ranch Band Musician in "Melody Ranch" in 1940. Played Accordion Player in "The Pioneers" in 1941. Played Accordion player in "The Silver Bandit" in 1950.
Many lively tunes can be played on an accordion.
Julia Roth has: Played Cashier in "Christmas with the Kranks" in 2004. Played Six Chick in "13 Going on 30" in 2004. Played Rent Tenant in "Rent" in 2005. Played Nurse in "Freedomland" in 2006. Played High School Juliet in "Drillbit Taylor" in 2008.
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Sarah Loew has: Played Cashier in "Grounded for Life" in 2001. Played Party Girl in "Orange County" in 2002. Played Waitress in "Christmas with the Kranks" in 2004. Played Carla in "13 Going on 30" in 2004. Played Dumped Friend in "How I Met Your Mother" in 2005. Played Johnny Rockets Waitress in "Drillbit Taylor" in 2008.
An accordion bass chart provides information on the different bass notes and chords that can be played on the accordion. It helps accordion players understand the layout of the bass buttons and how to create bass lines and accompaniments for music.
Laura Hall has: Played Laura Hall in "The Drew Carey Show" in 1995. Played herself in "Hollywood Squares" in 1998. Played herself in "Improv All Stars" in 2001. Played Caroler in "Christmas with the Kranks" in 2004. Played Celebrity Guest in "Second City This Week" in 2011. Played herself in "Whose Line Is It Anyway" in 2013. Played herself in "90210: 4ever" in 2013.
Cary Thompson has: Played The Cowboy in "NoHo" in 1995. Played Manager in "Christmas with the Kranks" in 2004. Played Billy in "Miracle at Sage Creek" in 2005. Played Bulletproof Vest Teacher in "Everybody Hates Chris" in 2005. Played Jesse in "Lost in Plainview" in 2007. Played Woody Applegate in "Dixie Melodie" in 2008. Played Lawrence White in "Ideal World" in 2011.
The accordion can be played in almost any kind of music such as jazz, rock, pop and of course traditional music. The accordion today has enjoyed a renewed interest worldwide in countries such as France, Italy, Ireland and the United States. The accordion is very popular in France where it has been played in French musette since the 1890s. Louisiana is the home of Cajun music where the accordion also plays a central role in this music genre.
The range of notes that can be played on an accordion typically spans from the lowest note of the instrument, which is usually around the F or G below middle C, to the highest note, which can vary depending on the specific accordion but is usually around three octaves above middle C.