Accordion Music From Italy

Ivory and red colored accordion instrument

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Italy is the leader, when it comes to accordion music. Italy has been, in fact, considered as the worldwide leader in quality and production of accordion. For a long period of time, this title has remained undisputed, and Italy should say “thank you” to the high quality of this instrument for which the production first began in 1863.

As you may have been aware, the history of accordion music has been written by the Italian manufacturers. The names Paolo Soprani, Sante Cruncianelli ,Mariano Dallape, and Silvio Scandalli are all names that have contributed to the fortunes of accordions, which has been making its own way to almost every corner of the world. Perhaps the development of accordion music in the classical genre is due to a large number of Italian musicians and manufacturers who possess great skills in creating samples of outstanding technical and artistic value. Read more . . .

Accordion Musical Instrument By Gabbanelli

Red and white accordion

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Accordion, as you may know, is one of the most popular musical instruments that have been made available in the market for years. With this, it’s no wonder that many different brands of accordions are in the market nowadays. German and Italian brands of accordion seem to dominate the market. Gabbanelli is one of the highly acclaimed brands of Italian accordions.

The Gabbanelli accordions are normally designed and manufactured by the International Music Company S.R.L. Italy, which is a family owned factory of Gabbanelli Accordions in Houston, Texas USA. As maintained, the finest tonal qualities, the innovation of design, and the thoughtful professional features of Gabbanelli are what set them apart from the rest of accordion brands. The company began to manufacture and produce accordions in the early days of 1960s, and since then they have always had a clear focus on what they do best, that is, designing and distributing accordions and instruments with super high quality. Read more . . .

Accordion Supplies Online

Brand new Roland accordion

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For centuries, musicians around the globe have been making beautiful music with accordions. In its many variations, the instrument remains popular with thousands of players, and there is a growing demand for accordions and accordion accessories and supplies.

It’s been said that everything old is new once more, and online accordion supply houses are the perfect examples of this theory. A simple Internet search will provide connections to many good retailers of accordions and supplies. It’s the ultra-modern way to purchase the things you need for an age old, traditional instrument. Read more . . .

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 . . .