By Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.com on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 15:01
  • The German company Hohner has been making accordions, such as the button model pictured above, since 1903.
    The German company Hohner has been making accordions, such as the button model pictured above, since 1903.
  • Frederick Tedesco conducting an accordion orchestra in 1955.
    Frederick Tedesco conducting an accordion orchestra in 1955.
  • Button accordions, such as this three-row model, are tuned to play in certain musical keys, unlike piano accordions, which can play in any key.
    Button accordions, such as this three-row model, are tuned to play in certain musical keys, unlike piano accordions, which can play in any key.
    June is the month to thank an accordion player if you haven’t already and if you have don’t let that stop you. These performers have endured ridicule from the ignorant mainstream media and anti...

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