When transporting the instrument, it is advisable to lock the bellows straps on the top and bottom usually found on all but the oldest accordions so the bellows don't come out.
Be careful not to push in the bass buttons when carrying your accordion; it can damage the bass mechanisms. Always store your accordion in a case if you can. This helps keep it away from humidity and other things that might damage the instrument. Try to keep it out of too much heat, cold, or humidity. The reeds inside the accordion might bend out of tune if there's too much humidity. Entry-level accordions are often lighter, weighing about 10 to 12 pounds.
The weight of the accordion depends on its height, the number of keys usually 20 to 41 on the right and 12 to on the left , and the number of reeds 2 to 9. In this respect, these instruments operate like a harmonica.
A concertina is a free-reed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica. It consists of expanding and contracting bellows, with buttons or keys usually on both ends, unlike accordion buttons, which are on the front. Strictly speaking, a melodeon is a single row instrument with only two basses. Accordion is the generic name for the family of bellows driven free reed instruments having chords as well as melody notes.
Button key instruments are sometimes spelled accordeons to distinguish them from piano key accordions. Most diatonic accordions are button accordions that have one to multiple rows of buttons. The main difference between a chromatic and a diatonic accordion is that the reeds are bisonoric for diatonic accordions. This means the pitch is different when you pull out or push in the bellows.
Concertina buttons are pushed into the instruments, traveling in the same direction as the bellows. Another difference is that most accordions have bass capable of playing an entire chord, whereas concertina buttons play one note at a time. The chromatic button accordion is traditionally used in a concert setting, and is more popular in jazz and classical music because it can be freely played in any key, usually with identical fingering patterns.
When you press a button, it opens a valve, just like your vocal chords, and vibrates steel plate. Since that steel plate can only vibrate at a certain frequency, you need a bunch of them. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Philosophy Is accordion hard to play? Ben Davis May 25, Is accordion hard to play? How long does it take to learn the accordion? What is the hardest instrument to play? That said, accordions will eventually go out of tune and need to be tuned by a professional.
Tuning a neglected accordion can be a big job because each accordion will have hundreds of reeds. A proper tuning requires that the reeds first be serviced so that the wax, valve and tongue on each side are positioned properly. Then the reeds need to be filed, pitch tuned, and ultimately fine tuned so they are in tune in the accordion.
We are happy to provide full reed servicing and tuning at our shop. Contact us for a repair quote which will depend on the number of reeds that require service and tuning. The original concept of a tone chamber cassotto was to allow accordion builder to place larger 16' bassoon reeds in the treble section.
Larger reeds without heavy weights move more freely and in general have a richer tone with less twang. Manufacturers achieved this by adding an extra section that was perpendicular to the normal reed placement. An added benefit was that the additional chamber created more resonance and the idea was expanded to a second set of reeds which is most commonly the 8' clarinet reeds.
The downside is that a chamber adds some weight and makes the accordion more expensive to build and maintain because all key arms fork off into two pads that must be aligned with a great deal of precision. Most professionals play tone chambered accordions because they want the most powerful low reeds possible to obtain the greatest dynamic range.
Tone chambers are often paired with handmade reeds to maximize the richness of tone. There are a few other commonly found features: Amplisound - An additional resonance box is added inside the accordion that further enhances and amplifies overtones.
Mute aka sordina, tone modulator, tone labyrinth is a feature that places a wood, plastic, or metal slide mute system across the treble pads. This has the effect of muting the sound to create a darker tone and can help reduce feedback on some microphone systems. Tube chamber adds small tubes to the grill to mimic organ resonance.
Shipping, Rentals, and Returns. Is it safe to ship an accordion? The short answer is yes! The accordion was the original portable piano and has been transported around the world since its creation in the s. The longer answer is that accordions have thousands of parts and need to be packed with the following considerations: 1. Accordions must be packed well to absorb shock. We wrap all accordions in bubble wrap or foam, secure them in the case and pack them in a sturdy box with foam or other packaging to absorb shock.
It is considered best practice to block the bass buttons to prevent misalignment. We always block the bass internally or externally depending on the accordion. Vintage accordions with loose wax and wood glue are an accident waiting to happen.
A small drop can displace the reeds, reed blocks or mechanism and render the instrument unplayable. For this reason, we service all used instruments and secure all parts for safe transportation. Accordions can withstand some tolerance of temperature changes. However, one important rule to remember is that if an accordion is cold to the touch it is best to let it warm up before playing so that warm air will not condense moisture on the reeds and cause rust.
We pack professionally and ship with insurance worldwide. Please check our full terms and conditions for more details. What types of shipping services do you offer and how much does shipping cost? We ship worldwide and the online shipping calculator will calculate the cost based on the total order weight.
We typically ship within business days and then the time in transit will be business days. Please allow 1 to 3 weeks for delivery including customs processing. We also offer expedited shipping upon request for an additional charge.
We understand that buying a musical instrument is a very personal decision that is difficult to make without playing the instrument first. We welcome you to come to our showroom in Philadelphia to try our accordions so you can fully experience them in person. Since it's not always possible to visit our store, we want you to feel completely comfortable to try one of our instruments in your own home and offer a 7 day trial for a full refund of the purchase price on all in stock merchandise.
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