Accordion
The accordion is a musical instrument that looks like a tortoise shell or a wardrobe that’s been thrown off a cliff. It is loved by many and loathed by most (who are trying to nap).
History
The accordion was invented by some guy who thought “Hey, wouldn’t it be great if we made an instrument that was almost impossible to play and sounded like a dying cat?” Okay, maybe that’s not exactly what happened but the accordion sure makes for a great cat deterrent.
Description
The instrument is made of two main parts: the bellows, which is a bit like those lungs you use to breathe, and the keyboard. The bellows is where the magic happens. By pressing the keys and pumping the bellows, you can make people really wish they were wearing noise-cancelling headphones.
Usage
The accordion can be played in many different styles, including polka (the favorite of grandpas everywhere), mariachi (the favorite of party animals everywhere), and “oh my god, turn that off” (the favorite of everyone who is not currently playing the accordion).
Famous Accordion Players
- Weird Al Yankovic (Every song’s better with an accordion, right?)
- Lawrence Welk (If your grandma is still with us, there’s a good chance she’ll know who this is)
- That guy down the street who insists on playing “Lady of Spain” every time you walk by his house.
Conclusion
The accordion may not be the most respected musical instrument, but it sure is fun to play (if you’re into that kind of thing). Just make sure you have a sense of humor and some ear plugs.