More About The Accordion
Author: Naglis Vanagas

Accordion? An instrument that has been in existence for over
two centuries in our world of music. Originally created in the
1800's it evolved through the ages taking many forms, constantly
changing, until it achieved its perfected modern form. The left
hand pecks at the Stradella bass buttons while the right strokes
the keys to create both chromatic and diatonic melodies. It is
one of the few instruments that can accompany itself and
smoothly transitions between the mournful and lulling low
registers and the melodic upper registers. These unique
capabilities make its transcendent sounds intimate and
passionate. Its untold potential has provoked composers and
captured the imagination of musicians and connoisseurs of music
alike. For generations its sound has been gracing balls and
weddings and adding a throb of live to parties, it has been
embraced as a corner stone of folk music of many cultures. The
great Argentinean composer Astor Piazzola wrote the greatest
compositions by dedicating his life and talent capturing the
flaming rhythms of the tango.

Edit Piaf? Songs created and sang with love behind the backdrop
of the mystic soul of the accordion. These songs would not exist
without the magic of this instrument.

The silver screen is often enchanted by the music of this
wonderful instrument.

The accordion keeps its charm in an age when advanced
technologies and electronics are engulfing of our lives. The
soothing sounds of accordion melt away the stress of your hectic
workday!

Once as I stumbled through the antique part of the city I found
a priceless treasure. Drawn by songs full of raw passion and
uninhibited joy, songs that were not just songs but also the
encapsulations of life. I would journey to listen to this man
every day and be hypnotized by the music of his life. Time would
stop, the world around me would dissolve all that was left was
the song, no, the emotion that he was expressing. I would sit
there until the shrill silence of the night woke me up.

Accordion! The favorite instrument of my grandparents, my
parents and myself!

Accordion! An instrument created just two centuries ago to live
on in the hearts of the people forever!


About The Author: Lyubomir Hrtistov- musician et composer
http://www.musicaccordion.com