There are various kinds of button accordion: diatonic, chromatic, piano and button. All have their own particular advantages and disadvantages. Chromatic Button accordions are among the most ubiquitous types of accordion found worldwide, making an impactful musical statement at performances across a range of genres and performances. Available in various styles and configurations to fit a range of players’ needs,…
Choosing the Right Capo For Your Guitar
There are many different types of capos for your guitar. There are screw capos, toggle and strap-on capos. You can choose the type that suits your needs, budget, guitar size, and desired sound. History of the capo The capo, or capodastro, is an instrument that is used to raise the key of an instrument. A clamp is used to attach…
All about Button Accordions
In this article , I have compiled a list of questions I encounter on a day to day basis when it comes to Button Accordions, In this post, I have tried to give a concise but easy to understand buring questions about Button Accordion. This article is intended for beginners who has just started or thinking about learning irish…
Buying your first accordion
It can be difficult to buy your first accordion. There are many brands, models, colors and sizes to choose from. If you don’t have the right advisor to help you make the right decisions, it’s easy for you to get overwhelmed by all the options. An accordion purchase should be considered both an investment and a commitment to learning the…
Learn about Accordions
There are many types and styles of accordions. Each one has its own parts and structure. There are some common components to all accordions. Understanding the various parts and their functions is essential to understand accordions as a whole. Just to get yourself familiar with the parts of accordion. Here are the list of components you should know of. Keys…
Difference between Concertina and Accordion
Many definitions of accordion and concertina exist, many of which were written by people who have no idea about the differences or what they are. Squeezeboxes can be described as portable, bellow-driven, free-reed musical instrument. I refer to “portable” as “can be played while being moved (being ported). Harmonias, rocking melodeons, and reed organs are all bellows-driven, free reed musical instruments.…
Simple Accordion Songs for Beginners
The accordion is a powerful instrument that deserves attention, whether it’s in iconic films or traditional folk songs. What songs are best to start with as a beginner? It’s not easy to learn songs that are too complicated, too boring, and too obscure. This list contains 50+ simple accordion songs that beginners can learn. No matter if you like…