Why not accordion ?


To my point of view it's one of the most universal solo instruments, but not widely accepted in any classical or jazz orchestras or bands. It's also sophisticated. I'd say extremely sophisticated. In order to deliver smooth and artistic sound it may require long and extensive practice to handle bellows and position your hands properly. In addition there are two button boards that can deliver sophisticated polyphonic parts that can create an impression of small band inside one instrument. You can also count on fingers great accordionists while you can have an endless list of great guitarists or saxophonists.
czarivey
I think Polka music did a lot to kill the instrument in many ways. Too many "oompa" bands playing it in traditional fashion with one song sounding like the next. Doesn't Zydeco music have some great players? Joe
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The accordion is more common in popular music than its reputation might suggest. For those who are curious, Google "Those Darn Accordions" - a California-based band that has done some wonderful things with classics such as Low Rider and Stairway To Heaven. Really!
The Stalinist government of the Soviet Union were big proponents of the accordion and did much to spread its use and develop its repertoire. The accordionistas are one of his greatest cultural legacies.
07-07-15: Onhwy61
The Stalinist government of the Soviet Union were big proponents of the accordion and did much to spread its use and develop its repertoire. The accordionistas are one of his greatest cultural legacies.

MMM perhaps that's why I love it. During that time accordion in Soviet Union schools of music and conservatories was established as classical music instrument capable of performing whole orchestral concerts in unique transcriptions made by various composers.