![]() Globally, the Accordion forms an integral part of different genres of music from regions. The leading manufacturers of acoustic Piano Accordions are from Italy which represents approximately 75% of the world’s market, with the remaining 25% manufactured in Germany, Russia, France, the USA and China. The accordion is truly an international phenomenon. It’s what I am when words fail.” -Kerry Panara The Modern Acoustic Accordion “Music is the rare unspoken language that connects and transcends all boundaries. The ability to express an instrument that is air pressure controlled and mounted on your chest is unlike any other instrument in the world. It’s unique tonal characteristics crosses over many cultures and has transcended generations of music globally since the 1800’s. The incarnation of the accordion and its refinement over the years has been liberating and defining to the accordion purist. These early influences saw a rapid evolution process from the late 1800’s where the first piano style accordion progressed into an instrument that now encompasses piano-style keys and a bass accompaniment section all mounted via the addition of shoulder straps. Even the Harmonium which was a common church and house-hold instrument at the time whereby air passed through a set of reed blocks via foot operated bellows and eventually became an early advent to the electric organ developed in the 1930’s. Through the years we have seen many derivatives of the original accordion created such as the concertina, bandoneon & the button accordion. However, the very first true accordion appearance was in 1822 by a German instrument maker named Christian Friedrich Buschmann who created a keyboard with free vibrating reeds inside it and attached expanding bellows to it which he called a “Hand-Aeoline”. Similar components form the basis of the accordion’s sound production today as we know it.Ĭyrillus Damian, a Viennese instrument maker patented the Accordion name 1829. Historically inspired by the Sheng (笙), a centuries old Chinese instrument comprised of a mouthpiece, bamboo pipes, resonator box and wind chamber that created a “free vibrating” reed tone. The origin of the Piano Accordion has always been a subjective topic. Kerry Panara is a Guest Blogger and as such, the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Roland Corporation. He has performed with 2 time Grammy award winner Lucky Oceans ( American Country & Western band Asleep at the Wheel ), supported The Highway Men – Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings & Kris Kristofferson. Kerry Panara is an accomplished musician & teacher, He studied and completed a Diploma in Music (Piano Accordion) and competed in the Australian Open Accordion Eisttedford competitions in 1979. Portable piano-type V-Accordion with flagship sounds, onboard recorder, and more.Contributed by Guest Blogger Kerry Panara for the Roland Australia Blog About Kerry: While its sounds and playing feel are reassuringly traditional, the Roland FR-4x is an accordion for the modern age. Control other electronic musical instruments via the MIDI connector, or record your playing to a connected USB stick and share your music with the world. Choose from a wide selection of accordion sounds from around the world, and play in silence using headphones or connect to a PA for live performance. But with the same powerful sound engine as Roland's flagship FR-8x, this digital accordion goes even further. With its light and compact design, responsive pressure-sensing bellows, and full-range onboard speakers, this latest model feels as familiar as your favorite acoustic accordion. But if you've ever wondered where Roland's acclaimed range of digital V-Accordions could take your performances, the new Roland FR-4x is your chance to find out. There's plenty to love about the traditional accordion, from its expression to its portability. Power and Portability: The V-Accordion Revolution Continues Ensuring soundpost and bridge are set correctly.Ensuring all accessories function properly. ![]() ![]() It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase fromīand and Orchestral Performance Assurance Checklist We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. Inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass,Īnd woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at.
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