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Accordion
The accordion is a musical instrument of the free-reed aerophone family.
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What Type of wave that compresses like an accordion?
A longitudinal wave, such as sound waves, compresses and rarefies like an accordion as it travels through a medium. This compression and rarefaction of particles create areas of high and low pressure, leading to the wave-like behavior of longitudinal waves.
The type of seismic wave that arrives at the surface first and moves by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion is called a primary wave or P-wave. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves and are capable of traveling through solids, liquids, and gases.
Why does the accordion play a sound without pressure on a button or key?
When an accordion is played with no pressure on the buttons or keys, it can still produce sound due to the free reeds inside the instrument. These reeds vibrate when air is passed through them, creating a sound even when no specific note is being played. This unintentional sound is often referred to as the "air button sound."
To make a sound on the accordion the bellows must be operated by pushing or pulling to create a flow of air through valves which house reeds. By depressing a piano key on the right hand or a button on the left hand the valve is opened thereby allowing air to vibrate the selected reed and producing sound. More pressure on the bellows increases the volume of the note & vice versa. There are usually many banks of reeds and by selecting different registers (known as couplers) a great variety of tones can be produced.
What are the fastest waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion?
The fastest waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion are primary waves (P-waves). These seismic waves are the first to arrive after an earthquake and travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They cause particles in the ground to move in the same direction as the wave itself, resulting in the compressional and expansion effects.
Those are the P-waves, which are the fastest and weakest.
In relation to piano accordions, the right hand mechanism comprises of a keyboard similar to a piano or organ. Music is played when you press a key which lifts up a pallet. This allows air to enter the tone chamber in either direction, exciting the accordion reeds, producing sound on the pull/push movement of the bellows. The left hand side consists of a Stradella bass system which is standard for all piano accordions. Piano accordions also have treble and bass couplers which are used to change the quality of the sound.
Can accordion hurricane shutters be motorized?
Yes, accordion hurricane shutters can be motorized to allow for easier opening and closing. This automation feature enables you to operate the shutters with a remote control or a switch, providing convenience and efficiency during storms or emergencies.
What is an Accordion Book or Main Idea Belt?
An accordion book is a folded book structure where pages are folded back and forth like an accordion. It allows readers to open it up in an extended form for viewing multiple pages simultaneously. A main idea belt is a visual representation that displays the main idea of a text along with supporting details in a linear format, helping readers to grasp the key concepts quickly.
How do you make an accordion book for another book?
To make an accordion book for another book, first cut a piece of sturdy paper longer than the book's pages. Fold the paper into accordion pleats and attach the book's pages to each panel. This creates a structure where you can unfold the accordion to reveal the pages of the book.
Should you use an accordion binder for high school or a binder?
Keep in mind that you will be going to your locker between some classes, so an accordion folder with ALL your classes in it would be too much to carry around. I'd advise a binder for your morning classes and a binder for your afternoon classes, and switch off in the middle of the day, or figure out what you will need for a study hall and include everything for study hall in one binder. I'm afraid you'll stuff the accordion folder too full and end up carrying around a lot of papers that you don't need.
What song does the accordion part of stereo love come from?
Well the genre is Dance and they can add the accordion of they want to.
What is the spanish word for button accordion?
The Spanish word for button accordion is "acordeón de botones."
How much is a 100 year old Hohner accordion worth?
Accordions that are 100 years old won't be worth a lot as they will require a lot of repairing and tuning. It will cost you a lot of money to repair it so you would be better off keeping it. If you can play this accordion, then it might worth something but if not it's not worth your while trying to sell it.
How old is the hohner student accordion?
according to a model list for Hohner found at this addresshttp://www.hohner.eu/upload/links/l_00000558_Hohner%20Akkordeon%20Modelle%2006_2006.pdf and depending if it is a button or a piano accordion the student 1 model was made between (button) 1937 to 1939 and (piano) 1938 to 1940
How is the Piano accordion made?
The accordion's body consists of two wood boxes joined together by a bellows. These boxes house reed chambers for the right- and left-hand manuals, respectively. Each side has grilles in order to facilitate the transmission of air in and out of the instrument, and to allow the sound to better project. The grille for the right-hand manual is usually larger and is often shaped for decorative purposes. The right-hand manual is normally used for playing the melody and the left-hand manual for playing the accompaniment, however skilled players can reverse these roles.[notes 2]
The size and weight of an accordion varies depending on its type, layout and playing range, which can be as small as to have only one or two rows of basses and a single octave on the right-hand manual, to the standard 120-bass accordion and through to large and heavy 160-bass free-bass converter models.
[edit] Pallet mechanismThe accordion is an aerophone. The manual mechanism of the instrument either enables the air flow, or disables it:[notes 3]
An illustration of the pallet mechanism in Piano Accordions. As the key is pressed down the pallet is lifted, allowing for air to enter the tone chamber in either direction and excite the reeds; air flow direction depends on the direction of bellows movement. Note that this is a side view of a piano accordion keyboard, so a similar effective mechanical pallet movement is used for buttons, both on button accordions and bass mechanisms, including the Stradella machine. [edit] Variable componentsThere is a wide range of instruments that are called accordion. The different types have varying components. All instruments have reed ranks of some format. Not all have switches.
[edit] Right-hand manual systemsA piano accordion.Different systems exist for the right-hand manual of an accordion, which is normally used for playing the melody. Some use a button layout arranged in one way or another, while others use a piano-style keyboard. Each system has different claimed benefits[4] by those who prefer it. They are also used to define one accordion or another as a different "type":
- Chromatic button accordions and the bayan, a Russian variant, use a buttonboard where notes are arranged chromatically. Two of these systems exist.
- Diatonic button accordions use a buttonboard limited to the notes of diatonic scales in a small number of keys.
- Piano accordions use a musical keyboard similar to a piano, at right angles to the cabinet, the tops of the keys inward toward the bellows.
Different systems are also in use for the left-hand manual, which is normally used for playing the accompaniment. These almost always use distinct bass buttons and often have buttons with concavities or studs to help the player navigate the layout despite not being able to see the buttons while playing. There are three general categories:
- The Stradella bass system - also called standard bass - which is arranged in a circle of fifths and uses single buttons for chords.
- The Belgian bass system in use in Belgium, also arranged in circle of fifths but in reverse order.This system has 3 rows of basses, 3 rows of chord buttons allowing easier fingering for playing melodies, combined chords, better use of fingers 1 and 5, and more space between the buttons. This system was poorly traded outside of native Belgium.
- Various free-bass systems for greater access to playing melodies on the left-hand manual and to forming one's own chords. These are often chosen for playing classical music.
Accordion reed ranks w/ closeup of reeds.
Inside the accordion are the reeds that generate the instrument tones. These are organized in different sounding ranks, which can be further combined into producing differing timbres. All but the smaller accordions are equipped with switches that control which combination of reed ranks can be brought into operation, organized from high to low registers. Each register stop enables different sound timbres. See the accordion reed ranks & switches article for further explanation and audio samples.
All but the very small accordions usually have treble switches. The larger and more expensive accordions often also have bass switches.
[edit] StrapsThe larger piano and chromatic button accordions are usually heavier than other smaller squeezeboxes, and are equipped with two shoulder straps to make it easier to balance the weight and increase bellows control while sitting, and avoid dropping the instrument while standing.
Other accordions, such as the diatonic button accordion, have only a single shoulder strap and a right hand thumb strap. All accordions have a (mostly adjustable) leather strap on the left-hand manual to keep the player's hand in position while drawing the bellows. There are also straps above and below the bellows to keep it securely closed when the instrument is not playing.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accordion
Is learning how to play the accordion difficult?
The easiest way to learn how to play the accordion is to get accordion lessons from a local tutor. This way you will get great feedback on your good and bad points which will guide you in the right direction in terms of how you learn this musical instrument. The most important point to recognise when learning accordion music is to focus when practising as this will help you to become a better accordion player in a shorter space of time. Your accordion tutor will also give you some helpful tips on how to adjust your accordion straps correctly as well as helping you with your playing technique.
Where can one purchase a Hohner accordion?
Before buying a piano accordion you have to consider factors such as cost, size, weight and of course your own playing ability. There are many different types of piano accordions available from beginners to professional full sized instruments and will vary in price. There are many place on-line where you can purchase piano accordions such as amazon, nextag and eBay. Personally I would prefer to buy an accordion from a local accordion dealer if possible because it gives you the opportunity to play this musical instrument to see if it is in working order. You don't get this opportunity when buying piano accordions on-line and are taking a bit of a risk. Nextag sells piano accordions on-line but they seem very cheap in my opinion. This implies that these musical instruments may not be of the highest quality. I honestly don't know for sure about this as I have never purchased them on-line from this site. Amazon sells new piano accordions at a high price. They are definitely worth a look. You could also pick up a good bargain on eBay but again only purchase instruments from someone with a good reputation and also look for a warranty.
There are many manufacturers of accordions. These include Acme, Alpha Music, Bolero, Bomar, Chanson, Da Vinci, Duma, Embassy, and Excello.
Where are roland accordions made?
Serie "Standard" made in Czech, serie "Pro" still made in Castelfidardo, Italy
Why is byzantine history compared to an accordion?
Byzantine Empire expanded and collapsed much like an accordion
