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Accordion
The accordion is a musical instrument of the free-reed aerophone family.
393 Questions
What is the value of a Hohner Tango VM accordion?
It was made in Germany from 1958-1961. It is the top of the Hohner Tango Line. It is
known for its rich triple musette tuning LMMM. The large bellows with 4/5 reeds makes it a wonderful instrument to own.
Where is the serial number located on a Wurlitzer Accordion?
where is the serial number on a wurlitzer accordion
How Has the accordion changed over the years?
The accordion has developed beyond recognition since it was invented in 1829. By the middle of the 19th Century chromatic accordions were on the scene where each button on these musical instruments played the same note regardless of the bellows direction. French accordion maker Bouton applied the piano keyboard to the accordion in 1852 and is credited its invention. During the late 1930s the British Chromatic accordion was developed by Venazio Morino under the request of Scottish accordionist Jimmy Shand. This accordion consisted of a B/C/C# tuned treble keyboard accompanied by a Stradella bass mechanism. The 1950s saw the invention of the electonic accordion, known back then as the Electronium, and only became popular in the 1990s following the addition of M.I.D.I. (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) on these musical instruments.
How do you repair your Accordion?
Accordion repair should only be carried out by a qualified person as this work requires skill in order to fix these musical instruments properly. Repairing accordions yourself is not advisable but there are a few simple repair jobs that are worth knowing about. Take for example the accordion reeds. If the reed is not designed correctly a metallic sound can be produced when playing your accordion at full throttle. This is due to the reed base not fitting correctly on the reed block preventing it from vibrating over its entire surface. If this is the case you should file down the rivet to remove the reed from the reed plate. Once this is done you should then file down the reed itself in order for it to fit the dimensions of the hole. Be very careful when doing this because if you file down the reed too much it will not fit the hole in the reed plate making the reed useless at it cannot vibrate properly. If the accordion reed is broken, find the missing bit of metal so it cannot damage the bellows leather and replace it with a new reed. Again I would like to stress such repair work should only be carried out by a specialised person, because if you try repairing your accordion yourself it may result in more damage to your instrument costing you more in the long run. What you can do is look after your accordion properly and if you do this it should not require a lot of repair work.
Can hamsters play the accordion?
look i don't know what your thinking but i don't think hamsters can play the accordion
Where did the piano accordion orignate?
There has been many conflicting reports in relation to the piano accordions invention with the earliest records dating back to 1836 in France when a Piano Expressif instrument came into existence. Another source claims that Matthaus Bauer introduced the piano accordion to the All-German Industry Exhibition in 1854. However, despite all these claims, Bouton, an accordion manufacturer from Paris, is credited with inventing the piano accordion when he applied piano keys to the accordion in 1852.
Is the accordion from the strings family?
It is not. The Accordian is often the squeezebox. You can play it by compressing or expanding a bellows whilst pressing buttons or keys, causing valves to open which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel. It's a piano like keyboard and buttons to the left side.
This is a wind instrument.
What famous people have played the accordion?
Edward Maya - the best DJ/Music Producer ever plays the accordion
What side are the keys on an accordion usually on?
The keys on every piano accordion are on the right-hand side while the Stradella bass mechanism is on the left.
Where can an accordion be appraised?
Accordions can be appraised by any accordion manufacturer. There are a number of factors to consider when determining the value of an accordion such as age, size and model being the most common. If your wondering how much your accordion is worth it may be a good idea to check out websites such as eBay. This way you get an idea of the asking price for similar accordions. If your accordion is over ten years old then there is a high possibility that it won't be worth a lot since it will require some repair work. An accordion repairer would definitely be a good source of information in letting you know how much your accordion is worth.
How much is a 100 year old accordion worth?
Probably not as much as you think. Chances are it was not regularly maintained, so its playing value is probably non-existent. If it is a beautiful piece it might be worth something to somebody. it really depends on the what kind of shape it is in. Tuning an accordion is a difficult process which can often cost 1,000$ for an overhall, and the chances are the accordion would be worth less than if tuning was invested in the accordion. If it is an average 100 year old accordion you might get 200$ for it on ebay.
Is the accordion a wind instrument?
The accordion is a wind instrument in one sense. It uses air blown over reeds to produce sound like other wind instruments. The specific family that it belongs to is the free reed instrument family. This includes other instruments like the harmonica, the organ, and the concertina
What kind of instrument is the Accordion?
The accordion is an instrument in the free reed family. This includes instruments such as the harmonica, the organ, and the concertina.
What Accordion Does Weird Al Use?
Weird Al has several accordions. At least some of them are made by Roland. The one he uses onstage is a 3/4 size, not a full size, so he can jump around and dance with it more easily.
