Piano accordions are free-reed instruments that produce sound when a button or key is depressed, producing air pressure across their reeds via bellows squeezing and expanding to produce melody and chordal music.
In 1829, Vienna saw its inaugural accordion patents being filed. These early accordions featured left-hand bass buttons which could produce major and minor triads as well as dominant sevenths and diminished sevenths.
Easy to learn
Piano accordions can be relatively straightforward to learn if you have access to an excellent teacher; however, they still require practice to master. You will need to become adept at reading music and practicing scales; in addition, a metronome and set of sheets containing all the notes will come in handy.
Not only should you focus on learning the right skills, it is equally essential to adopt proper posture while practicing. With your head held high and shoulders back, ensuring a more successful outcome. To maximize results and speed up development, you should eliminate distractions such as phones or other electronic devices which might hinder progress – this includes cell phones.
Kids and teenagers often turn to piano accordions because it satisfies their need to be noticed and appreciated, giving them a sense of personal achievement from playing it. Furthermore, it can increase concentration levels, memory capabilities and teach disciplined time management practices.
Versatile
There is a wide selection of Piano accordions on the market, many equipped with multiple tone switches and combinations of sound sets to enable you to achieve different musical results depending on your personal taste. Some models feature either single or double cassotto chambers; this internal wooden box houses in tune treble reeds for creating rich, deep and warm sound production.
Small keyboard sizes known as compact or ladies models stand out, often offering 41 treble buttons and 120 bass buttons but much lighter and easier to play than their larger counterparts. Furthermore, five tab models may contain three reed sets and occasionally even two bass registers for even greater convenience.
There are also several specialized models which offer unique sounds, for instance a “true musette” version featuring one middle reed tuned sharper and the other tuned flatter to produce a thick, melodious sound.
Easy to transport
Contrasting with pianos which require stationary setup, accordions can be transported easily because they weigh significantly less. A strap can easily be wrapped over your shoulder to transport this instrument.
The accordion’s treble side features buttons that emit musical notes when air is passed over them by its bellows, creating musical sounds when pushed by air over them from bellows. Furthermore, an accordion may feature multiple sets of reeds tuned differently so as to achieve effects like tremolo or different octaves.
MurlStrap, a new back strap designed to alleviate strain on arms and neck when playing an accordion in schools or at home, can be an invaluable aid to students aspiring to learning accordion playing. This product makes playing accordion easier than ever!
Shipping an accordion requires care, as damage may occur during transport. Use a sturdy carrying case that protects it from bumps and scratches, and consider adding cushioning as extra measures of defense.
Affordable
Budget accordions can be found within the PS1,000 to PS2,000 range, offering excellent sound. Popular options in this price range are E Soprani accordions designed and manufactured in Italy for beginners and intermediate players, pre-owned mid range Italian instruments from Weltmeister or Hohner or other German brands; additionally cheaper models may offer couplers or registers that activate additional sets of reeds to create an effect known as sound wave interference that creates a tremulant effect through sound-wave interference.
Cheap models typically feature a piano-style keyboard for the right hand and 48 or 72 bass buttons for left hands, with chord buttons at either end. Higher-end models typically provide additional treble reed banks paired with middle reeds in tone chambers – known as cassotto – to produce various tones such as major, minor and dominant seventh chords.