The Russian way of playing the accordion

[saundersbp]

I found this research paper really fascinating as it uses a piece I'm learning this year.

I don't think it will be of general interest but I know there are some forum members interested in Russian music.

Vladislav Solotarjow and the Russian way of playing the accordion: a case study by Elisa van Kesteren

 

[Jaime_Dergut]

It's been a while but I appreciate that you shared this with us.

I like Russian music mostly because of its melancholic feeling, as it fits my character and views of life pretty well.

Although, I would like to clarify that the Author is citing the chinese cheng being as the precursor of the accordion, which is a common misconception since the instrument originated in Germany from where it was later brought to Russia, according to Tula Garmon (Link here).

 

[losthobos]

The Chinese sheng is often cited as the precursor for the harmonica.....

 

[JerryPH]

If we are talking about the FREE REED, the Chinese sheng easily has that honor of being the first free reed instrument in history by several hundred years over the accordion (a free reed instrument). If we are talking "accordion", I believe it was the Austrians were the first to patent and use the word.