Diatonic accordions, or button accordions as they are more commonly known, have been popular in traditional Irish music since the early 20th century. They are still widely played today, serving
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McNeela’s Top 5 Best Button Accordions for Traditional Irish Music [2022 Update]
Have you graduated from the beginner stage of Irish button accordion playing? If so, it’s time to look for a new instrument that will showcase your skill. With such an
Learn to Play the Irish Button Accordion in 3 Easy Steps
If you want to become a button accordion player then you’re in the right place. These handy tips will get you started on your musical journey and have you playing
Three Trailblazing Piano Accordion Players You Should Know
Piano accordions are contentious instruments. They’re like the marmite of the traditional music world. People seem to either love them or hate them. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure
The Greatest C#/D Accordion Players of All Time
Despite the popularity of B/C tuning within the modern world of traditional Irish music, the C#/D press and draw system was actually around first! This traditional style of Irish button
Modern Day Traditional Irish Music Legend – Tony MacMahon
‘There’s no bog hole too deep for all the accordions in Ireland’ is a sentiment that some might agree with, but definitely not something you’d expect to hear from the
Paolo Soprani – The Reigning Champion of Irish Button Accordions
Published: December 4, 2020 The Irish accordion first found its way into Irish traditional music in the late 19th century and has continued to evolve in style and popularity ever
The Best Beginner Tunes for the Irish Button Accordion
The Best Beginner Tunes for Irish Button Accordion Published: November 2, 2020 Every musician wants to start out with the best tunes for their instrument. Not all tunes are universal
The Mechanics of the Irish Button Accordion; Everything You Need to Know
The Mechanics of the Irish Button Accordion: Everything You Need to Know The Irish button accordion is a complex instrument with many working parts. To get the most out of
The Irish Accordion: The Beginner Buyer’s Guide
The Irish accordion first found its way into Irish traditional music in the late 19th century and has continued to evolve in style and popularity since. This much-loved instrument has