Accordions Are Enjoying a Resurgence in Popularity
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Accordions Are Making a Comeback
Summary
Once sidelined, accordions are reclaiming their place in the music world. From Cirque du Soleil to rock albums, their unique sound is gaining recognition.Article
Historically, accordions have often been overlooked in mainstream music. However, these versatile instruments are experiencing a revival, appearing in everything from Cirque du Soleil performances to albums by top rock musicians. Their distinctive sound is finally receiving the attention it deserves.
Most people are familiar with what an accordion looks like, but few realize the variety that exists within this family of instruments. Accordions are free reed instruments, where the bellows push air through reeds to create sound. These instruments can have buttons or a combination of buttons and a keyboard, which direct airflow to different reeds, producing various tones.
Types of Accordions
Button Accordions
Button accordions differ in the number of button rows they feature. For instance, one-row button accordions include models like the Hohner Concertina and Hohner Ariette, often used in genres like Cajun, Quebecois, Zydeco, and Irish folk music. These buttons play diatonic scales, with each button producing two notes depending on the bellows' direction. The Hohner Ariette boasts ten treble buttons, two bass buttons, and multiple reed sets, making it perfect for genre-specific tuning.Two-row button accordions typically have 21 treble buttons, eight bass/chord buttons, and two reed sets, available in key combinations like GC and AD. Meanwhile, Hohner Corona's three-row button accordion offers additional variety with key combinations like GCF and FBbEb.
Piano Accordions
Piano accordions are fully chromatic and vary in the number of piano keys, depending on the size. From the high-end Gola to the budget-friendly Hohnica, there is a piano accordion for everyone.The Craftsmanship of Accordions
One of the most remarkable aspects of accordions is their craftsmanship. These instruments cannot be entirely mass-produced. Their unique sound is attributed to the handmade components, particularly the reeds, similar to other fine musical instruments.
Accordions have evolved far beyond their traditional use in polka music. Today, they enrich genres like Cajun, Zydeco, Klezmer, and Classical music. Whether for Lawrence Welk or Sheryl Crow, the accordion's resurgence proves it's here to stay.
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