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All About Accordions

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Among those who have an interest in the accordion, these are questions that are frequently asked:

















  1. BulletWhen was the accordion invented?

  2. BulletWhat do all accordions have in common?

  3. BulletHow are accordions different?

  4. BulletWhat are advantages of playing the accordion?

  5. BulletWhat are disadvantages of playing the accordion?

  6. BulletHow does the accordion work?

  7. BulletWhat are the buttons for?

  8. BulletHow is tone color changed on the accordion?

  9. BulletHow much does an accordion cost?

  10. BulletDo accordions grow in value over time?

  11. BulletWhat can one buy an accordion?

  12. BulletWhere can one sell an accordion? What is it worth?

  13. BulletWhat skills are needed to play the accordion?

  14. BulletHow does one learn to play the accordion?

  15. BulletHow long does it take to become proficient?

  16. BulletWhat types of music can be played on the¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý¬Ý accordion?

  17. BulletWhat are the differences among transcriptions, arrangements and original compositions?

  18. BulletHave classical composers written music for the accordion?

  19. BulletHow have electronics and evolving technology been adapted to the accordion?

  20. BulletWhat would have happened if . . . .?



  1. BulletYou want to hear my accordion story?

  2. BulletInformation on James P. O’ÄôBrien

  3. BulletInformation on Shirley J. O’ÄôBrien

  4. BulletUpdate on the O’ÄôBrien’Äôs performances.




This website exists to provide general information to those interested in the accordion.¬Ý It does not purport to answer all questions nor provide all¬Ý historical facts related to the instrument. Interested viewers are encouraged to surf the Internet to obtain additional information as their needs and interests dictate.



Posted April 1, 2009

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