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Acordeones de piano, acordeones de botones y concertinas

The accordion is a bellows-driven free-reed instrument played by compressing and expanding the bellows while pressing keys or buttons on both sides. It is a uniquely self-contained instrument, capable of producing melody, harmony, and bass simultaneously. The accordion is central to a remarkably diverse range of musical traditions, from French musette to tango, zydeco, polka, and folk music worldwide.

History

The accordion was patented in 1829 by Cyrill Demian in Vienna, though similar free-reed instruments existed earlier in various forms. It spread rapidly across Europe and the Americas in the 19th century, becoming a folk music staple in virtually every country it reached. The piano accordion (with a piano-style keyboard) became dominant in the Americas, while button accordions remained popular across Europe.

Characteristics

The accordion produces sound when air from the bellows flows over metal reeds, with different reeds sounding on the push and pull of the bellows. The right hand plays melody on a piano keyboard or button board, while the left hand operates bass buttons that play single notes and preset chords. Registers (switches) change the combination of reed sets used, altering the timbre from bright to mellow.

Notable Players

Astor Piazzolla revolutionized tango music with his bandoneon (a type of concertina related to the accordion), blending it with jazz and classical elements. Clifton Chenier was the "King of Zydeco," whose piano accordion playing defined the genre in Louisiana. "Weird Al" Yankovic, a trained accordionist, has kept the instrument visible in popular culture through his comedic performances.

Buying Guide

A 48-bass or 72-bass piano accordion is a good starting size that's manageable in weight while offering enough range for most music. Weight is a major consideration; full-size 120-bass accordions can weigh 25 pounds or more, which is fatiguing for extended play. Reputable brands include Hohner, Roland (digital accordions), and Weltmeister, with the used market offering excellent value on quality Italian-made instruments.

Fun Facts

The accordion was once so popular in America that more accordions were sold in the U.S. in the 1950s than guitars. The world's largest accordion, built in Italy, weighs over 500 pounds and stands over 6 feet tall.

Hohner Morino IV 120 Bass Piano Accordion 1 4.8 Hohner Morino IV 120 Bass Piano Accordion Hohner $5,200 Profesional Germany 1 reseña El pico de la ingeniería alemana de acordeones con bajo stradella de 120 botones, configuración de lengüetas de cuatro voces con cámaras cassotto, y marco de fuelles de pícea premium que entrega un equilibrio tonal excepcional. Roland FR-8X V-Accordion 2 4.8 Roland FR-8X V-Accordion Roland $6,999 Profesional Italy 1 reseña Acordeón digital insignia con Modelado de Comportamiento Físico que recrea voces de musette italiana, bal-musette francesa, Bandoneon y Bayan en un solo instrumento. Saltarelle Chromatic Button Accordion Concert 3 4.8 Saltarelle Chromatic Button Accordion Concert Saltarelle $6,500 Profesional Italy 1 reseña Acordeón de botones cromáticos de vanguardia con producción de tono cristalino, lengüetas italianas artesanales, y fuelles extraordinariamente sensibles para actuaciones clásicas profesionales. 4 4.7 Pigini Princess 37 Piano Accordion Pigini $1,850 Principiante Italy 1 reseña Un acordeón piano italiano compacto de 37 teclas con cuatro registros y lengüetas afinadas individualmente, que ofrece voces sofisticadas y tamaño portátil para actuaciones en solitario y conjunto. Scandalli Air 41 Button Accordion 5 4.7 Scandalli Air 41 Button Accordion Scandalli $2,100 Intermedio Italy 1 reseña Acordeón ligero de 41 botones diseñado para conjuntos folclóricos y actuaciones al aire libre, con fuelles avanzados y claridad de rango medio optimizada para trabajo en conjunto. 6 4.7 Castagnari C-Series Button Accordion Castagnari $3,200 Avanzado Italy 2 reseñas El Castagnari C-Series es un acordeón de botones italiano hecho a mano con ataque punzante, tonos sostenidos cantarines y control de fuelles excelente, diseñado específicamente para música folclórica tradicional, tango y cabaret con construcción de madera noble premium. Roland FR-4X Digital Accordion 7 4.6 Roland FR-4X Digital Accordion Roland $3,995 Intermedio Japan 1 reseña Acordeón digital revolucionario con simulación auténtica de fuelles y bajo stradella de 120 botones, reproduciendo tradiciones de acordeón italiano, francés y alemán. Hohner Bravo III 72 Bass Piano Accordion 8 4.5 Hohner Bravo III 72 Bass Piano Accordion Hohner $1,199 Intermedio China 1 reseña Un acordeón intermedio de 72 bajos con lengüetas hechas en Italia y tres interruptores de registro de tiple, que ofrece el sonido genuino de Hohner en un cuerpo duradero de ABS que es más ligero y manejable que los modelos de tamaño completo. Hohner Amica III 72 Piano Accordion 9 4.4 Hohner Amica III 72 Piano Accordion Hohner $1,299 Principiante Germany 1 reseña Un legendario acordeón estudiantil con 72 teclas y 34 botones que ofrece un tono cálido y suave, con láminas de caña de aluminio ligero y un sistema de fuelles confiable probado durante décadas de uso estudiantil. 10 4.2 Weltmeister Stella 40 Piano Accordion Weltmeister $2,450 Intermedio Germany 1 reseña Acordeón de piano de nivel medio fabricado en Alemania con 40 teclas y 120 botones de bajo, ofreciendo tono brillante articulado y responsividad impresionante de fuelles para aficionados serios.