New from North Carolina USA

[wndsofchng06]

Hello! I've always wanted an accordion and my parents could never afford it. Now at 36, I'm finally getting one. I know a little piano, and played trumpet through high school marching band. Today I bought this old, but working accordion. Hoping to learn more. No idea what it is.

 

[Geronimo]

Looks like a full-size 2-reed piano accordion (typically with a 4-reed standard bass) with 41 keys and 120 buttons. It will have a luxurious amount of space inside. The only thing you cannot practice on this as opposed to larger instruments (assuming standard piano accordion music arrangements) is changing registers in mid-play. And it's not likely to respond as eagerly and expressively to bellows pressure changes as higher priced instruments do.

So go for it. Once you are hooked, try out some more sophisticated instruments when meeting up with other players to see what they may or may not bring to the plate.

 

[wndsofchng06]

Great info, thanks!

 

[JeffJetton]

Welcome to the fold, wnds!

Your accordion is a lot like the one I started out on years ago: Two reeds, used, and cheap.

Mine had the slightly narrower-than-standard keys (that is, narrower than 20mm). Can't tell from the photo if yours does too. Those sorts of accordions were called "Ladies'" accordions, and they were apparently quite popular in the US back in the day--they show up frequently on the used market here.

 

[wndsofchng06]

Thanks Jeff, I was mainly attracted by the grill on the thing, looks like my 54 Buick. I'll measure the keys and see, but I'm a 21st century guy, I'll learn on the lady accordion if need be!

 

[lightninboy]

The main thing for a beginner is get used to it and get the buttons figured out. Lighter weight than full-size can be desirable.

 

[JeffJetton]

Ill measure the keys and see, but Im a 21st century guy, Ill learn on the lady accordion if need be!

It worked for me.

The only side-effect is that I switched to using Secret deodorant. :lol:

 

[Geronimo]

Ill measure the keys and see, but Im a 21st century guy, Ill learn on the lady accordion if need be!

It worked for me.

The only side-effect is that I switched to using Secret deodorant. :lol:

If your accordion is sweating profusely, you might be overexercising it.

 

[Stephen Hawkins]

Hello from England,

Welcome to the forum, where I feel sure you will learn a great deal. There are many experienced and knowledgeable people on this site, most of whom will be more than happy to assist and advise you.

I ask because I am genuinely interested: What kind of music do you intend to play on your newly acquired instrument?

wndsofchng06 is not a very easy name to remember. Do you perhaps have a personal name which we could use to address you?

Kind Regards,

Stephen.

 

[wndsofchng06]

Glad to see you all have a good sense of humor!

 

[JeffJetton]

wndsofchng06 is not a very easy name to remember.

Oh, I dont know. Its memorable to me at least because it makes me think of one of my favorite Bee Gees songs...



:b