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Why the accordion?

2008-04-22T02:24:06Z

For me, I was maneuvered into it when I was 7.

Above my Dad's store there was a guy, Mr Fetzer... he owned and taught "every instrument". My Mom told me to go see him and pick an instrument to learn... but no drums... too loud... no piano... to big for our small apartment.

So I went room to room looking at hundreds of instruments and Mr Fetzer steered me away from everything except for the accordion (it was at it's the peak of popularity then, in the mid 50's).

It's portable!

You can play everything on it!

It sounded good to me.

Just as I was getting the hang of playing it... Elvis came on the scene with his bad boy sexy image and guitar. So there I was with an "establishment Lawrence Welk" accordion and my friends were picking up the "bad boy, sexy guitar".

(Elvis killed the accordion, the Beatles buried it. When I was a kid, the local music stores had accordions lined up on the walls like they have guitars lined up right now... imagine that!)

I guess I was stubborn... I spent too many hours practicing to give the accordion up... so I stuck with it and I'm glad I did!

So... I'm interested... how did you get started playing the accordion?

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On-line Sheet Music

2008-04-15T08:32:28Z

So, I'm looking for some free on-line sheet music that would work well with the accordion.

I saw a guy on youtube.com play video game music on the accordion, and it really worked well. So I found this, but I haven't tried anything from it yet.

http://individual.utoronto.ca/auyeun/vgsheetmusic.html

I also found this:

http://www.crazyattic.com/jmh/music.htm

It has the sheet music from the movie Labyrinth, though, so far, the only song I think would really work very well on the accordion is "As the World Falls Down"

Does anyone else have any links for similar sheet music peices? I'm curious about the sheet music from Tangerine Dream's songs in the movie Legend.

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Woohoo!

2008-03-03T05:51:10Z

I got this fantastic used Stanelli Prince for my birthday--HUZZAH!!!!!!! (it's a monumental one--hence the instrument)--I love the thing--so excited (sorry--I just had to share that, and figured it waren't so bad a place to do it, so thanks for indulging my extraordinary exhuberance.)
Does anyone else have a similar instrument? I'm interested in knowing a bit more about them since it was damaged during shipping, and I already had to take it all the way down to Union City to have it fixed back to perfection by a guy down there, so I'm interested in knowing any quirks. Thanks! :D

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Accordions and nudity

2008-03-03T05:49:54Z

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20071221/MULTIMEDIA/283841756

Classic!

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accordion tattoo

2008-01-31T08:44:47Z

Just thought you might like this, it is on my left arm, by Tony at Inka Dinka Doo in Pittsburgh , PA, it features one of my musicians from my first cd, Korel Tunador:
http://www.phatmandee.com/pages/korel's_tatoo-copy_jpg.htm

You can hear him play sax and accordion from my mp3's on my website:
http://www.phatmandee.com/margalit.html

Have fun!
Phat Man Dee

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Nameplate?

2007-11-06T13:56:04Z

Anyone know where to find sparkly letters to glue one's name onto one's accordion?

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Taking Accordion to Burning Man...

2007-08-25T03:48:07Z

So I recently started playing the accordion, and want to take it with me to BM. But... that seems like a bad idea, right?
The playa dust will probably get inside and damage the reeds, or will it be ok?
I'm sure it's been done before, but does anyone have any experience this? Any advice?
Or should I just not take it.
(My accordion is a used IORIO, not sure how old it is)
Thanks!

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Concertina on tour this week

2007-05-31T00:55:54Z

The Concertina Connection has a beautifull 30 button Anglo concertina on tour, and it is in my shop this week if you want to try it out.
All hand carved ,and built in the style of a old wheatstone instrument ,with radial reed layout.
Smythe's Accordion Center, 416 25th St. Oakland, CA 510-268-4084

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concertina accordion

2007-04-13T02:43:38Z

Yeah I just got this beautiful red box! does anyone have any good suggestions on how? Or references for a good website or book? Any good songs I can learn?

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boston area anyone?

2007-03-02T19:07:19Z

anyone near boston or have any accordion playing friends in boston?

i just got a diatonic sofia mari 12 bass accordion and i love accordions, but I don't know how to play them, esp. diatonic accordions.

i want to learn to play more than anything or at least have someone give me an idea of how to read accordion music or provide me with links where I can teach myself.

this is a strange looking accordion and i'm finding much more difficult than piano accordions.

thanks a bunch!

-Melody

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Music Night at the Accordion Apocalypse, San Francisco this Sunday!

2006-09-13T07:14:41Z

Hey there friends & accordion lovin' folx,
Back by popular demand..... The Accordion Apocalypse presents: Music Night JAM! 7PM Every 3rd Sunday

7pm, Sunday September 17th at The Accordion Apocalypse Repair Shop 2626 Jennings St., Bayview HP, San Francisco

September...FEATURING special guest Kielbasia, San Francisco's favorite Accordion-Playing Drag Polish Lunch Lady at 8pm www.kielbasia.com

All instruments welcome! Accordions especially encouraged.
Bring your music makers, juggling toys, and friends!
Pot Luck.
Fun for YOU!
www.accordionapocalypse.com for a map link or more info.
(415) 596-5952
Keep rockin' the squeeze!
-Skyler

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Getting Started

2006-08-26T16:34:09Z

My father was an accordian player a long time ago. I love the sound and energy it adds to a song. I've been thinking about learning how to play. What is the best accordian for a beginner?

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Get ready for the 16th Annual Cotati Accordion Festival!!! August 26th & 27th

2006-08-25T20:17:49Z

This accordion event is not to be missed! August 26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) 9:45AM-8:30PM both days
A Non-Stop Multicultural Extravaganza at La Plaza Park in Downtown Cotati-the hub of Sonoma County, California
Starring Dick Contino, Joel Guzman and the Aztex, Rosie Ledet "The New Queen of Zydeco"
San Francisco's Culann's Hounds, Polkacide, Tango No.9, Those Darn Accordions, The Mad Maggies, and Bella Ciao plus....many other bands and accordion soloists!
The Cotati Accordion Festival is a non-profit Organization which benefits the Cotati/Rohnert Park schools performing arts and music programs and other local youth organizations.
http://www.cotatifest.com or (707) 664-0444 for info

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Camp AccordionLand

2006-08-25T20:13:58Z

<http://www.henriducharme.com/accordionland2.html>

For those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area, there is an accordion camp coming up in August – Camp AccordionLand will held the weekend of August 12th-13th and will include:

· 11 workshops on the music of Amelie, Klezmer, Tango, Jazz, songwriting and composition, conduction, transcribing tunes, and more led by some of the best local teachers
· 4 organic meals and 2 snacks, with absolutely no mystery meat
· 2 accordion orchestras
· 1 Accordion Sand Sculpture Contest – with prizes
· 1 convenient, beautiful setting in Alameda at Crown Point State Park.

There are bios of the instructors and workshop descriptions on the website, http://www.henriducharme.com

You can sign-up for the whole weekend, one day, or single workshops. There is one work-scholarship still available.

For more information visit: http://www.henriducharme.com/accordionland2.html

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Video from the San Francisco 16th Annual Accordion Festival

2006-06-16T21:35:11Z

Did you miss the 16th annual Accordion Festival this year in San Francisco? Well now you can click on this link, watch the video, an shit.....you won't miss it again!

http://viijamin.blogspot.com/2006/06/sf-accordion-festival_05.html

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New Member, New Accordion Art Upload

2006-06-06T21:48:08Z

Besides doing the standard, "Hi, I'm new, and I've just started to learn the accordion" post. I found this great piece of Accordion art by Naomi Johanna Nowak. It's absolutely beautiful, so I had to upload it to this group, I hope you like it.

http://www.naomi.se/ - That's her website.

Also, does anyone else live in the Southeast? I'm having a doozy of a time finding a place that works on accordions in this so-called "Music City."

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New Game

2006-05-01T01:51:13Z

I am going to get this if it is real "http://www.phobe.com/sfi/accordion.html"

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Korpiklaani

2006-04-24T20:34:39Z

Korpiklaani, finnish folk metal with a crazy accordian!
check them out if you havent already

www.korpiklaani.com

Here is the lovely accordian player;
http://www.musicserver.cz/img/16112.jpg
http://eternelle.jexiste.fr/dotclear/images/Medieval/04.jpg

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Accordian Crimes

2006-04-02T22:51:29Z

Although I do not play the accordian, I thoroughly enjoyed reading E. Annie Proulx' book, Accordian Crimes. For anyone on this tribe, this book is a must!

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Need female accordion player for a music video asap

2006-03-08T23:40:20Z

Need attractive looking female accordion player for a music video shoot at the end of march.
Send your pics and phone number to ...(here is the origianl ad)

comm-138189690@craigslist.org

Please be between 18-30 with hot looks. This is going to be submitted to Warner Musica Latina, MTV and FUSE.
Email your Pics and a contact number ASAP. Shooting begins end of march.
Good luck!

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i wanna

2006-02-22T20:12:39Z

be an accordian hottie!

i have often thought about learning this fun instrument! i think it would fit right in with all of the other things i love to do. besides, it would complete my ensemble of insanity.

how easy/hard is it to learn? would i be wise to take it on all by myself or look to seek the assistance of an experienced accordian player?

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dyke march, SF

2006-02-03T21:19:13Z

So I was wandering around Delores Park before the march, and saw a COMPLETELY adorable young wee dyke with a mohawk and an accordian strapped to her back. I didn't get to see her play, but doesn't it warm your heart that somewhere, out there, punk rock baby dykes are taking up the accordian?

*sigh*

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Accordian player needed for session in Toronto!

2006-02-01T04:36:37Z

Im looking for an accordian player to perform on a series Im scoring.
Toronto based.
Session will take place mid Feb...
please forward this if you know anyone.
Thanks!

Contact 1800 977 WOLF (9653)

web: www.wolfgangwebb.com

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puttin the chords and piano together

2006-01-30T16:37:27Z

How hard is it sometimes..?
I have been practicing but it is hard when you dont have someone to practice with.. but I do see that if I practice every day... I get better....It sure is hard though to put it all together..

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AccordionFest

2005-08-04T06:22:40Z

AccordionFest is an annual all accordion extravaganza sponsored by 21 Grand (which is not at 21 Grand, but a few blocks away at 416 25th x Broadway) This year, the Tom Waits Ensemble and the Accordion Works Trio will be performing at the AccordionFest on Saturday August 6th alongside other accordion acts: Esmerelda Strange the Mad Maggies. Esmerelda Strange describes her music as an eclectic blend of Eastern European, Latin American, Urban Folk, Punk Rock, Rockabilly,and Klezmer music. The Mad Maggies are an 8-person accordion, saxaphone, trompet, tuba, guitar and percussion band, and identify their music as world-inspired eclectic or "power folk."

You can also check out their websites:

http://www.esmereldastrange.com/
http://themadmaggies.com/
http://21grand.org/

The fun begins at 8:00 @ 21 Grand $5 - $10 sliding scale admissions.
I don’t know when all the acts are on, but Accordion Works (playing music by Guy Klusevsek) will be on at about 8:45 followed by the Tom Waits Ensemble at 9:10.

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"Punk rock"

2005-04-29T17:47:46Z

Ther is a article in the East Bay Express about Henri's class 4/28/05.

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seattleccordion?

2005-04-19T06:25:22Z

accordionistos and istas,
there is only so far i can get on my own... are there any teachers or acc playahs willing to help a seattlite work on her chops?
seattle, tacoma, north bend, washington state, whatevah.
merci, and keep makin the music.
*s*

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Hi Ladies

2005-02-08T07:03:42Z

I don't know how hot I am yet, only 2 years old as an accordionista. I have a nice little 48 bass musette. But I can play a few polkas, waltzes, schmaltzy latin tunes and Xmas carols. I love gypsy jazz and swing.

I hope to make friends with you.

Fiona

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Looking for an accordion player in Los Angeles!

2005-02-03T17:51:07Z

Hello.
I am looking for an accordion player!
This is for an ongoing project. The music is strongly influenced by world music, so you must dig that sound. The influences are Eastern Europe (Hungarian, Balkan…), Romany (Gypsy), Middle-Eastern, Tango and some Asian elements too. All of that with Tribal Percussion grooves
(Think Dead Can Dance meets NIN gets hijacked by crazy Bulgarian circus)
This is for a long-term collaboration.
We are all professional musicians so please be the same :)
Thank you

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Hi Ladies

2004-12-09T03:48:36Z

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I am an accordion hottie!

2004-10-21T21:22:45Z

Check out my website. www.esmereldastrange.com
I play drum and sing too! all at the same time!

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