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accordions use sets (read blocks) of metal 'free-reeds' to produce their sound. These are known as voices. If an instrument has four voices it has four sets of reeds on the right hand side of the instrument.
In a typical piano-Accordion there are between three and five of these sets of reeds available to every key on the keyboard. These are controlled using leavers known as 'couplers'.
When you press down a key, a pad lifts up revealing the holes that lead to the reeds and the air is able to be pushed through them, making the sound. Couplers serve a function whereby metal plates are placed in front of the holes that lead to the reeds, thus stopping those particular reed blocks from being able to play.
There are also often couplers on the left hand side of the instrument (the one controlling chords and bass notes).
The effect of all these different combinations of reeds is to produce different timbres. On my four voice piano accordion I can play a high reed, a high reed, a low reed (one 8ve below), or the two together. I can also combine the high reed with another reed tuned slightly sharp or another slightly flat or any combination of the three. I can also play all four at once. These combinations are all controlled by the couplers.
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What is an accordion player?
An accordion player - also known as an accordionist - is a musician who plays the accordion.
What is the difference between an accordion and a piano accordion?
A piano accordion has as mall piano keybored on the side of it whereas an normal accordion does not. I hope this helped!
When was the accordion invented?
The accordion was invented in 1829.
What is an accordion file?
An accordion file is a file for storing documents which opens by expanding, in the same manner as an accordion.
How long does it take to break in an accordion?
You don't "break in" an accordion. Chances are if your accordion is not working it is already broken
Where can you get accordion repair?
The best place to get your accordion repaired is from your local accordion repairer if possible. This may not always be the case and so your next best option is to try and contact the manufacturer of your accordion. Whatever you do, do not attempt to repair your accordion yourself if you're not sufficiently qualified as you could damage your accordion more. It is important to understand a few basics of accordion repair and if you look after your accordion properly it will not need a lot of repair work.
What else is the accordion known as?
The accordion is also known as the squeeze box.
Who invented the accordion?
In 1829, Cyrill Demian invented the accordion.
When and where was the accordion made?
The accordion was first invented in Germany in 1822.
When was Accordion Player created?
Accordion Player was created in 1888.
When was The Soul of the Accordion created?
The Soul of the Accordion was created in 1935.
When was Accordion Tribe created?
Accordion Tribe was created in 2004.
