Overcoming the Speed Hurdle in Irish Music (Playing Fast Part 1)

Irish Music Mastery: Faster, Smoother, More Precise Have you ever felt like you’re running in place, increase playing speed flute in hand, but your tempo’s just not breaking through? You’re

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Best of The Box: McNeela’s Recommended Listening for Irish Button Accordion Players

Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night pondering, ‘Which accordion album should I add to my collection?’ Believe me, you’re not alone! Fear not – we’ve got you

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FAQ: The Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Button Accordion

That’s right, it’s time for the most commonly asked questions about the button accordion. This fascinating instrument features in a number of musical cultures throughout the world and is even

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McNeela’s Expert Guide to Irish Diatonic Accordions

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

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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

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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

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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

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Modern Day Traditional Irish Button Accordion 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

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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

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