Accordion Types

Man playing a Diatonic button accordion

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To most of us,  an accordion is an accordion.   However, the seasoned player knows that there is much more to this age-old instrument.

Accordions, also known as squeezeboxes, belong to the handheld bellows-driven free reed aerophone family.  When an accordion is played, the compression and expansion of the bellows produces airflow across the reed.   The air causes the reed to vibrate, and  produces a musical tone.  Accordions also feature keyboards, which influence the airflow to the reeds, and produce a greater variety of tones. Read more . . .

Buying A Used Accordion

Red and black used accordion

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Accordions are amusing  instruments to play and, like all good quality instruments, they can be expensive to buy. Purchasing a used accordion can be a more sensible option, however, there are important considerations that you need to be aware of.

As with any used item, you need to keep in mind that someone is selling it for a reason.  There is a good chance that the used accordion, probably,  is in need of some degree of repair.  Those used accordions being advertised in the classified sections and  sold in music shops are usually old and probably not in great condition. Read more . . .

The Best Accordion Is From Reyes Accordions

Old accordion instrument

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Reyes Accordions is generally one of the most acclaimed accordion companies worldwide. It primarily caters to the Latino market, bridging both their Tex-Mex Norteño and Conjunto.

Presently, Reyes Accordions strongly highlights the three-row button accordion, and soon they will be expanding their coverage to include the piano accordion.

Based on its history, the Reyes Accordions began as a family tradition. Gilbert Reyes, the current Read more . . .

Guidelines For Purchasing An Antique Accordion

A white accordion

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Planning to purchase an antique accordion? If so, you should make a note of some helpful guidelines to buying an antique accordion. Some of these are discussed in this article.

Carefully Inspect The Carrying Case

Before purchasing an antique accordion, make sure you are able to carefully inspect the condition of the carrying case. Be on the look-out for missing or broken hardware. Read more . . .