How It's Made: Accordion

[@HarmonicaMustang]

What an amazing instrument. The magic of it is that it is self-sufficent, not relying on anything to power it, and, if played well, provides an accompaniment of it's own. I love playing it to bits!

[@Slash0mega]

not talking down about the accordion, which is a amazing instrument, but i would like to point out that most instruments are self sufficient. pianos, organs, guitars, violins.

[@Izakokomarixyz]

@@Slash0mega - Well pianos and organs aren’t compact at all, and with guitars/violins melody and harmony is very difficult to play at the same time, while on the accordion it comes naturally.

[@KanohihV]

The way that an accord created really impress me ! I couldn't image what kind, what inside the brain of the one who create the first accord in history. What amazing human can do

[@Houdi2]

The gentleman was (as I am) in awe of the human capacity to imagine and invent.

[@Succer]

So this is why they're so damn expensive...

[@stephensnell1379]

Yes you are true as this video shows the accordion takes a long time to assemble etc and the size I reckon is what determines how much they will cost. Note there always is a massive amount of weight to this instrument too.

[@Houdi2]

You got that right! They are very complex.

[@ashahamari6202]

Razorhawk90 me

[@ashahamari6202]

Razorhawk90 me to get

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@ashahamari6202 Mechanically Complex that is. Hohner was able to cut the price down alot with the all new XS Accordion as well as having more people work together so that it goes faster

[@theoneechanman]

How fucking insane do you need to be in order to invent such a contraption xD

[@cordovox878]

well what about the cordovox. Its basically an accordion but when connected to a tone generator and speaker, becomes an organ. who in their right mind would take an already complex instrument, and add electrical wiring into the mix. Best part about it, its from the '50s and I currently own one.

[@Dragonkin7]

It's such a beautiful instrument.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

1:33 When the Musician hits a Key its mechanism unblocks the corresponding tone hole allowing air to flow inside & vibrate one of the plates 2 reeds.

[@GucciStarfish]

Who the hell thought, “I want a hand piano organ thingy!”

[@RetroPlus]

Ian Dunn God himself I presume.

[@Tophat-oi6mt]

Well it is a russian instrument...

[@jesusislord4656]

@@Tophat-oi6mt actually the first accordion was invented in the year 1822, in Berlin, which is in Germany. In 1829 another version of the instrument was patented in Vienna in 1829. Also, Russians typically use a chromatic type of accordion, which doesn't have piano keys. So... the instrument isn't inherently Russian. The fame of accordions and below driven instruments widely spread though and therefore the Russians caught wind of them.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

1:30 A long metal lever goes into the top, when the Musician hits a Key its mechanism unblocks the corresponding tone hole allowing air to flow inside & vibrate one of the plates two reeds.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

3:26 W/ the complex connections between Buttons & Bass Reeds complete the Reed Blocks go into a Celluloid on Plywood Housing, it'll attach to the Bellows made out of Strong Pleaded Cardboard reinforced w/ Leather & Metal Corner Clips

[@joseelchacal6579]

greatest instrument ever

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Definitely. And the most complex to both build and play. What would you say is #2?

[@joseelchacal6579]

***** I'm I missing something, I don't get it Please explain (I'm serious)

[@maxhr1749]

My grandpa played accordion. He had 3, I think he had 2 Hohners and 1 Weltmeister (?). I found an old cassette recording of he and I singing and playing when I was six. He would always pull out his huge black and white one whenever I came to visit. He played in a polka band. I was always very impressed by hard it seemed to play.

[@jagjitisher]

Amazing instrument. It's nice to watch the whole process of manufacturing.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Hohner makes the XS Accordion which is the most beginner friendly instrument with a smooth mellow sound

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Those are Hohner Accordions which are quite popular & Iconic. I found a Luttbeg Piano Accordion which is has Piano Keys on both sides that allows you to play Piano pieces

[@crazytx01]

Incredible! I have lots of respect for the instrument, the manufacturers and the talented musicians who can play it.

[@stevez2158]

Now all we need is for someone to do a cover of the How It’s Made theme on the accordion.

[@Chihirolee3]

Hurdy Gurdy's, Bagpipes, and Pipe Organs (to name a few) are immensely meticulous to make as well. Anything big, anything with tiny (and many) pieces, and anything utilizing metal or wood are all difficult to make (which puts just about every instrument on that list). However, the instrument I mentioned above (and many others) cannot be easily manufactured on the scale such as an accordion...manufacturing is one thing, but playing/mastering is a matter of opinion....

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

2:02 The Key Tops for the Naturals are made out of Celluloid, the Sharps & flats are Black plastic.

[@tracyjamieson362]

Enlightening video. Never knew what was going on. The person who created the accordion contributed a gift to the world.

[@shadowheart52]

That has to be the most complex musical instrument known to man.

[@RetroPlus]

3:58 I think I just died when he said that...

[@kevp9601]

I Love Accordions So Much!!!

[@CasamTheAnimator]

It's also used in Arabic songs.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

2:46 Now comes the Bass Keyboard

[@arturro2910]

That's awesome !! Accordion is instrument of my life.

[@princeedmirovillar215]

Accordion is like a baby version of the pipe organ

[@downloader1970]

accordionist drives home from a gig really really hungry and he is in a bad neighbourhood so he drives up to a seven eleven, leaves the motor running closes the car and hopes to make a quick in and out run cuz he's REALLY hungry, and at the counter there's a fight over some change i dont know... time goes by eventually ten minutes later he has his sandwich and coffee, runs out of the seven eleven to find his car with the window smashed in... he looks in and there's six more accordions ;-)

[@Izakokomarixyz]

I wish that was reality, but in my town they recently stoled a few accordions from some guy that was playing at a gig.

[@tamyk007]

I kept a Settimio Soprani, the brother of Paolo Soprani. Some reeds rusted and two leather pads covering the reeds stick to their individual chambers. There was no technicans for get it fixed, I opened the accordion and disassembled all reeds and put it back. It is much better now but the rusted reeds cannot be recovered. If you use vacuum cleaner to clean the particles, it may break the reeds.

[@mashanockenofsky6261]

Accordion to this video, it's all tuned up for my hearing!

[@stuartwilliams7371]

I’m very lucky, I have a Hohner Verdi iii cb120, One of the last batch made in Germany, a Guerrini Polka King 120 and a Roland FR 8. The Hohner has a very Distinctive sound compared to the Fabulous Italian Guerrini, which makes it superb for various playing. The Roland tries to imitate all accordions but can’t quite get the distinct Hohner tone. Well done Hohner.

[@pcam6415]

Roland accordions can even sound like different instruments (clarinette, tuba, saxophone...). It can even be used like a keyboard.

[@Izakokomarixyz]

@@pcam6415 - Its sounds just cant compare to acoustic

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

There are Free Bass Accordions, & even Double Keyboard Accordions.

[@Zidan07166]

0:20/4:47 what's the song called? I really wanna know. Edit: it's called the Trumpet Echo.

[@maticcater4228]

First song is Na golici search it up

[@portal_fan_69]

i love this instrument i wanna learn it one day

[@eerokuopio7350]

Yes

[@joocymangoes]

The Best Instrument :-) if any one is wondering which instrument to play, then pick the accordion. I have been playing it for 5 years now and I love it! As long as you keep doing the songs you WANT TO play not only the stuff youre learning its so much fun XD

[@BroForce426]

IDK what to call myself also it's the best instrument to write parodies with

[@joocymangoes]

BroForce426 it generally is the best Instrument ;-)

[@evanbrown4820]

+BroForce426 Only if you're white and nerdy.

[@BroForce426]

Evan Brown I am white and nerdy

[@evanbrown4820]

BroForce426​ Then get to work writing some polka parodies and become famous

[@asdsongs]

More thankful ever for my accordion.

[@Poodle_Pop]

Welcome back to another episode of: Why Is This In My Recommendation?! Featuring: Accordions

[@Blueskies2513]

That looks fun to build I might try making one

[@daniloavl]

yeah,it's a hard work. that's why it's a so complete and exciting instrument and also expensive.

[@PollyBonanzas]

The accordion is such an amazing instrument! I wish I could play it well. I'm fairly mediocre at it, but it is pretty fun to practice. I'll probably never be that great at it, though, since it takes years of dedication for most people. I have 2 accordions that I got from my grandma. One is a 12 bass and the other is one with 120 chord buttons and a 16 1/2 inch keyboard. Both sound fairly nice, though they're not 100 percent perfect. The larger one's air release button doesn't work, so I have to hold a handful of chord buttons to close it. And the high C key on the little one's keyboard sticks out a little bit which causes it to not push in if you don't hit it right.

[@winemeister]

Polly Bonanza, look on here at youtube, it's pretty straightforward to sort out the keyboard, just a few minutes of your time, honest, and the other problem may not be difficult. I've never been able to repair things but I've taken my accordion apart and learned all about it, now like you, I just have to practice more! If you google it you'll probably find the reason is simply a bent metal arm, and honestly, as long as you're careful and methodically open it up you 'll find how easy it is to fix I'm sure.

[@PollyBonanzas]

@@winemeister you don’t say. I should look into that. I just figured it was beyond my ability to fix. Maybe you’re right tho. I’ll do some research.

[@driftliketokyo34ftw35]

Accordions are to harmonicas as computers are to calculators.

[@Zidan07166]

Verry true statement.

[@accordionpromoters7682]

Interesting video! We're into promoting the accordion in the broadest way possible and will share your video.

[@Houdi2]

I searched through the video for comments on the reproductive 'organs' of the accordion but didn't see anything on that. I am in need of something that explains the accordion's ability to reproduce itself. If you own one accordion, it won't be long until you own more of them. I own three, and have at one time even owned four of the things. They multiply!

[@JerryPH]

The trick is to put one on the back seat of your car, leave the car unlocked. When you come back, you will see 2 or mayby 3 accordions in your car... LOL!

[@saulthechicanootaku]

The essential musical instrument for every Mexican musician.

[@Houdi2]

I agree with you. It's essential (and I love it) in conjunto/tejano music. Flaco being the best of the best. But I love the accordion because it is in so many different cultures: French, Greek, German, and Scottish are some.

[@Vladvladimir00]

in balkan is also very popular (Serbia,Croatia,Bosnia...)

[@saulthechicanootaku]

@@Vladvladimir00 oh yeah because of polka

[@jeffvaldez1883]

Russian more like

[@noah_mana]

I’d say the accordion is more French, even tho it came from Europe in Armenia

[@sleepydog9968]

such craftsmanship..... 😍

[@projectx5154]

Some guy hundreds of years ago really thought "yeah Imma make an accordion"

[@zahraraoofi8563]

really great.tnx

[@tamyk007]

I prefer Bugari, Baile, Korean Accordion and even Pearl River accordion. Italian accordions with Romantic sound while Hohner with brilliant clean pitches.The lightest is Hohner Amica IV because the shell is not made in wood, only 9.8kg. and Bugari is 11 kg

[@downloader1970]

Q. What's the difference between an accordion and a macaw? A. One is loud, obnoxious and noisy; the other is a bird.

[@thomasninan947]

the birth of an accordion

[@DieterLo1]

Wonderful explained. Greetings from Germany! Dieter

[@negan3042]

DieterLo1 Greetings from the states. I have a button accordion!

[@Litijan]

Nothing wrong with that! I also have a Weltmeister (from former DDR): they also manufactured all kinds of stuff: from concert ones(Supita, S4/S5, Cantus IV/V) to cheap "Arbeitsklasse" shit (the Stella model) which could be bought with only one salary of a worker. But nowadays, if you'd like to have real top quality, choose between Italian accordions: Beltuna, Pigini, Bugari, Moreschi, ... I prefer the first one: eventhough it has high prices, it's made out of best-possible materials. Questions?

[@neospike19]

Where do we go to hear more of the young lady who was demonstrating?

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

4:46 Which song is that?

[@tilasole3252]

"You can't say this job's all work and no play" Starts to play. You get it? GET IT!?

[@fleetingdays]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@negan3042]

fleetingdays Yeah! Happy music!!!

[@tamyk007]

I wonder what will happen when the rest of particules left in the bellows after you filed the reeds, it may rust and influence the sound.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@GasolineAndNails so is hte one at the end. didnt hte who write a song and it goes, " mamas got a squeezebox she playes on her chest, when daddy comes home he never gets no rest" lol

[@JorgeL721]

A guy walks into a bar with an accordion case. He pulls out a shotgun. The bartender goes "oh, thank God."

[@johnathandoe4951]

I choose to take this as a personal attack

[@JorgeL721]

@@johnathandoe4951 So do I what are you gunna do? Draw?

[@johnathandoe4951]

@@JorgeL721 maybe I am. But first, do you mean guns or drawing, because I'm not good at art

[@zuluchorizo24739]

I currently own a 1949 Hohner accordion

[@shecky308]

Where can I buy hohner accordions?

[@negan3042]

Time to play "Roll Out The Barrel"😂

[@Holger10057]

Whats the name of the song at the end?

[@kiteman7891]

Human: rages quits and crushes whole piano between hands Human: I have an idea

[@shaneinkster4775]

They should’ve picked “Weird Al” Yankovic for the narrator

[@thebigall21]

I only play a toy accordion, but wish to play a very expensive one

[@Izakokomarixyz]

if you can play a toy accordion good, you’ll be able to play a regular accordion pretty good as well

[@NotSoGoodGamer18]

I can only think of Serbia

[@meier259]

Hohner girl...who is she..?

[@missannthrope4739]

I don't know But I think that girl is like a hottie

[@missannthrope4739]

Plus she looks one of my neighbors

[@jorgechidote]

@shecky308 ebay :D lol. umm you can pretty much find them in any big city because they aren't that popular to be like in any store. look at the internet for the nearest store. good luck bro

[@ماهرمحمد-ز6ر]

يا..لها..من..عبقريه..!!!

[@Litijan]

all models up to Morino are made in China; and even most Morinos have the most parts made in China: they're only constructed in Trossingen

[@MarzelMarte]

Great...!!

[@elaguerrini]

this is awesome ,this Hohner accordion is good but Guerrini and Dallape are the Best ...greetings from Bosnia..

[@shostysboo]

so its a percussion instrument & a woodwind?

[@JerryPH]

No, it is not a percussion instrument. There are no hammers that strike strings. The keys lift to expose holes to let the air out through the reeds and sound the desired notes. Technically its not a woodwind instrument as there are no places to blow in to with the mouth to vibrate the desired note as the air comes from moving the bellows. Technically, it's classified as a bellows-driven free-reed instrument.

[@downloader1970]

whats the diff between an onion and an accordion? people dont cry when you cut up an accordion..

[@67odenkun]

I like the chick who plays at opening and ending.

[@tamyk007]

Only the last reed of the 96 bass three reeds need my adjustment

[@AccordionManiac]

during the video I was thinking they were making some low end Hohner model.. at the end, i'm dissapointed to see it's a MORINO, once such good quality, that people still rather buy up to 50 year old Morinos than new ones.

[@negan3042]

P O L K A Time!!! I like my squeeze box.

[@VicksyCat]

Very informative. :3

[@halmain7406]

Good video

[@Urgoth40]

Wow they tune each reed individually! God I feel sorry for the poor soul who has that job

[@EvanPalumbo]

@matt9741399 I wish it was a closer second. Then I could get one built in my house.

[@prakashmenonmenon2603]

IT'S Brain Work Manufacture Music Instrument Salute Who Are Founder

[@beezabubble02]

When this guy started talking I swear I heard swaggersouls

[@kowalityjesus]

who is that BABE? that can play the accordion!

[@DrejStinger1986]

Hohner made my harmonica. :)

[@joaquinflores3547]

The girl at the end do shes got skills playing that accordion :)

[@joetierney2]

Who's that girl?

[@ninjanarwhal1879]

IS life a picture??

[@theclumsymoose]

John Linnell brought me here

[@Litijan]

You can get sth of the same or even better quality for much less money!

[@milancyrus]

Now I understeand why are accordions expensive instruments.

[@unibrowmonsterattack5527]

That tuning expert does not look happy.

[@RenanDavidSoriaAhumada]

600 Valves yhays Crazy didnt knew pull and push used diferent valves

[@evanallaire2829]

Wow

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

It's Mechanically complex.

[@tamyk007]

I said so is I disassembled accordions and found there were metal waste on the reeds. They would not take it out. That is the fact. Mark my comment with -1 made no sense.

[@ramandhanoya2880]

can someone tell me what the girl is playing at 20 second ds

[@ramandhanoya2880]

it's called the beer barrel polka

[@antoniojukic5535]

Raman Dhanoya it's called Na Golici by Slavko Avsenik

[@soulassassin0g]

Can anyone tell me her name?

[@missannthrope4739]

I don't know her name but I think she is a Hottie

[@AccordionManiac]

yes, I hear that the sound and quality of new Morinos has declined highly, and even has plastic mechanics as seen in this video. sad.

[@DudLIdu]

Ansambel bratov Avsenik - Na Golici

[@downloader1970]

im a musician i love all music musicians instruments and good jokes