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Accordion Buyer's Guide - Comparison of 10 Musette De-tunings Dry to Wet What does musette de-tuning mean? In the same way that thicken the accordion sound vertically by adding octaves, we can thicken the sound horizontally by adding additional reeds at the same octave. Typically this is done by adding reeds to the middle octave M = 8' reeds although on a few accordions you will find double bassoon options where the L = 16" reeds are doubled. ... Multiplying the reeds at the same octave will make the instrument louder and fuller. However, what gives an accordion its distinctive sound is the fact that middle reeds can be intentionally de-tuned to create a slow or fast tremolo effect. The speed of tremolo is determined by the number of "beats" you hear per second when the de-tuned sound waves cancel out. German 2 Reed Tremolo Tuning M = A440hz M+ = A444hz Number of Beats = 444hz - 440hz = 4 hz = 4 beats per second We use the term musette loosely to refer to this effect in a general sense but a true French musette will have 3 middle reeds which are typically configured as follows: French 3 Reed Musette Tuning M- = A435hz M = A440hz M+ = A445hz Number of Beats = 445hz - 440hz = 440hz - 435hz = 5hz = 5 beats per second symmetrically doubled What are other types of tremolo and musette tunings? We list some typical tunings below. Note that many people refer to tuning in "cents" which refers to percent detuning from the next half step. For example a German Tremolo A440hz to A444hz = 4 beats per second = 15% de-tuning = 15 cents. The conversion is roughly 1 hz = 3.5cents in the middle of the keyboard. 0 hz = 0 cents = Unison (Dry, Secco) Classical, Balkan 0.5hz = 2 cents = Concert (Violin, Swing Secco) Jazz, Tango, Cleveland Polka 1hz = 4 cents = Swing (Swing Mosso), Gypsy Jazz, Brazilian, Klezmer 2hz = 7 cents = Demi-Swing (Mezzo Swing), Irish 2.5hz = 10 cents = American (Americano), Cajun, Quebecois 3hz = 12 cents = Moderate Tremolo, Slovenian, Tex-Mex, Alpine 4hz = 15 cents = Standard Tremolo, German, Italian 5hz = 18 cents = Fast Tremolo, Modern French 6hz = 22 cents = Very Fast Tremolo, Old French, Old Italian, Italiano Mosso 7hz = 25 cents = Extremely Fast Tremolo (Sardo) Scottish We are happy to offer custom tuning services to suit your preference. Contact us for a quote based on the number of individual reeds we must de-tune.

Castiglione Accordion SALE - 15% Off All NEW Castiglione Instruments - Use Coupon Code "CAST15" at checkout with purchase of any instrument shown here: https://www.libertybellows.com//Shop-b/New-Castiglione.htm - Sale valid through Feb 28th, 2021 on new purchases only using the coupon code. - Castiglione Accordion was founded in 1935 by Vincent Castiglione. His son John Castiglione grew the business for many decades, importing the world's finest accordions to Warren, Michigan. The accordion community lost John Castiglione in 2020 but his memory lives on in the music of all the accordions he imported.

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Merry Christmas! We'll reopen on December 29th but for now enjoy this special toast from Stas: https://youtu.be/WRumGG4sKBI

Home for the Holidays Sale - 20% Off All Excelsior Accordions - Discount of 20% applies to ALL NEW and USED EXCELSIOR brand accordions on www.libertybellows.com - Off valid until November 26th. Sorry but we will not be able to consider trade-ins as part of this promotion. - Founded in New York in 1924, Excelsior accordions has been the choice of many famous accordionists including Charles Magnante and Art Van Damme. The accordions were Made in the USA until 1948 when production was moved to Castelfidardo, Italy. These fine instruments are still manufactured in Castelfidardo by Pigini Accordions.

Accordion Repair Boot Camp - Now Registering! - Section 1: Oct 6th - Oct 10th 10am-6pm - Section 2: Oct 13th - Oct 16th 10am-6pm Fixer upper accordion included with tuition! You will learn all the skills necessary to repair the accordion including:... 1. Key and button mechanism alignment 2. Bellows gasket and pad replacement plus compression work 3. Reed block rewaxing, adjust reed tongues, replace valves 4. Introduction to tuning 5. Cosmetic repairs including strap replacement and adjustment Location: Liberty Bellows 614 S. 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 19147 Requirements: Mask must be worn at all times in the building. Limit of 2 participants per session. No previous experience or tools required. Tuition: $895 per session includes fixer upper accordion, materials needed for repairs, and souvenir T-shirt. Upon completion of a working accordion, a certificate of participation will be issued. This course serves a prerequisite for Level 2: Tuning Master Class Contact: Please email [email protected] for more information or to register.

Double Octave Sale 2020 - 20% OFF 20 LMH Accordions - Save 20% on all double octave accordions! The sale applies to all LMH = 16'8'4' accordions and the discounted prices are automatically applied at checkout. - Sale valid August 20th to September 20th, 2020 while supplies last.

Introducing the NEW Scandalli Accordion Glove for Support, Comfort and Performance of the Left Hand Wrist: https://www.libertybellows.com//NEW-Scandalli-Accordion-Gl Brand: Scandalli... Glove Material: Elastic microfiber Glove Size: 13.5" x 3.75" Description: This glove is made of the highest quality material to provide both comfort and support for the accordionist's left hand. The glove is lightweight, durable and delicate on the skin and allows for improved fluidity on the left hand bass cover. One size fits most. See more

Liberty Bellows June Newsletter - 20% Off Books Plus Featured Artist Tony Kovatch https://mailchi.mp/f99/liberty-bellows-june-2020-newsletter June 2020 SALE - 20% Off New and Used Books... Purchase any new or used books on www.libertybellows.com and use promo code "JUNE20BOOKS" to receive a 20% discount. Coupon code must be applied at the time of order. Not valid for in-store or phone orders or 3rd party sites. Offer expires on June 30th, 2020. COVID-19 June Update Philadelphia is now in the Yellow Phase of reopening. Liberty Bellows is OPEN to the public Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when in the store. We are limiting the number of guests to maximum 2 at a time in the store. Thank you for your cooperation. Check out Tony's latest book "Original Musette Waltzes Volume 2" here: https://www.libertybellows.com//Original-Musette-Waltzes-V

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ACCORDION MIC LIVE NOW - JOIN THE ROOM https://msngr.com/NT5G86jizOIrKEa6 In lieu of the traditional in-person Accordion Open Mic Night at Doobies Bar (Philadelphia), we are hosting an online version!... As a thank-you for having us over the past 5 years, we're raising funds to help out the Doobies staff! Donate through GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1uq8p45eio

Liberty Bellows May Newsletter - 20% Off Accessories Plus Featured Artist Paul Stein https://mailchi.mp//liberty-bellows-may-newsletter-20-off-

Some good news for a change!

ACCORDION STIMULUS - BELTUNA BLOWOUT - Sale applies to ALL IN-STOCK new and used Beltunas listed on our site here: https://www.libertybellows.com//Shop-by-Br/New-Beltuna.htm - SAVE $1000 on All CHAMBERED Beltuna accordions - SAVE $500 on All NON-CHAMBERED Beltuna Accordions ... - Valid for new orders only from 4/17/2020 to 4/30/2020 while supplies last. Sorry trade-ins will not be considered as part of this promotion. - The store is currently closed to the public, but we are shipping orders on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You may place your orders by phone, email, or online shopping cart. - Get the most from your stimulus checks by supporting a family-owned small business! See more

STORE OPEN VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY - The store is currently closed to the public due to state and local instruction. - We are still processing and shipping orders via phone, internet, and email. Please note there may be some additional delay to ship orders. - Lessons and repairs are suspended until we resume normal operations. We will not be accepting new repairs until further notice. Lessons will be credited toward future appointments. - We wish you health and safety in this time of uncertainty. Now is the time to practice your accordion at home!

March Madness Sale - $200 Off New / $100 Off Used Diatonic Button Accordions - For the month of March, we are discounting ALL Diatonic Button Boxes - $200 Off All New Diatonic Button Accordions - $100 Off All Used Diatonic Button Accordions - Hohner, Gabbanelli, Saltarelle, Castagnari, Weltmeister, Excelsior, Fismen, Beltuna, and More!... - Discounted prices shown on www.libertybellows.com. Sale applies to in-stock items only while supplies last. See more

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