Sprint Ringtones by Andon Toldo
Ring tones are a reflection of a person's choice, his or her individual taste and most of all the mood in which a person is, just like a lot can be said of a person from the type of mobile phone he has, an equally large amount can be said about a person by his or her choice of ring tone. Today there are dedicated sites on the internet that cater to just ring tones for various phones, and almost all major artists, and songs have a ring tone associated with them. From classical ring tones like Bach and Mozart, to ring tones from newer artists like Justin Timberlake and Avril Lavigne, almost all artists have a ring tone associate with their popular hits.
Although there is a ring tone for most hit songs, the more important fact to note is that not all phones support all types of ring tones, older phones supported very poor quality of ring tones, where as newer phones support ring tones in the impressive MP3 format. The oldest form of ring tones that can be downloaded from the internet are the polyphonic or MIDI format based ring tones, these ring tones are restricted in that they can only play music using a limited number of chords or sounds.
Older phones had only 16 chords to choose from as time progressed the support was for up to 32 sounds. With that advent of phones supporting MP3 the number of sounds, is no longer a problem, the speaker on a newer mobile phone, can reproduce almost any type of sound, from human voices to eclectic beats.
There are 3 popular ways to download ring tones today, the first is to get your cellular operator like Cingular, Verizon or Sprint to send you a MMS or SMS with a ring tone attached, this is the simplest method by which you can get a ring tone sent to you. Just send an SMS with the ring tone code you want and you are ready to go. The second and some what complex method is to link up your phone with a computer, and then download the ring tone you want on to the phone's memory, the only problem is that older phones do not allow you to link up the phone to a computer, in which case, the only option is to use your cellular provider to provide you with new ring tones.
The final method is to connect to the internet using your cellphone (there are numerous technologies that allow you to do this GPRS, EDGE etc.). Once you are online you can directly browse to the ring tone of your choice and download whichever ring tone you want. Compared to option 2 even fewer phones support browsing the internet direct. Mobile phones supporting internet access also have Bluetooth built into them, which means apart from downloading ring tones from the internet or the computer, you can actually receive and send ring tones from friends and family, that have Bluetooth enabled phones.
Andon the author of this article on motorola ringtones.
Find more information about motorola ringtones here.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Paul Simon Surprise Rock Music CD Review by Clyde L Dennis
Paul Simon Surprise Rock Music CD Review by Clyde L Dennis
Surprise is the latest release from Rock Sensation Paul Simon, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Surprise. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Paul Simon has been a heavy hitter in the Rock genre for quite a while now and Surprise is an excellent illustration as to why. One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Rock isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Simon on several of the tracks. Artists like Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock just to name a couple.
If you’re a Paul Simon fan, or just a fan of Rock music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without as Surprise is a very solid release. Quite possibly Paul Simon's best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this CD.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 1 - How Can You Live In The Northeast, track 2 - Everything About It Is A Love Song, and track 9 - Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4 - Sure Don't Feel Like Love. Wow!
Surprise Release Notes:
Paul Simon originally released Surprise on May 9, 2006 on the Warner Bros. Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. How Can You Live In The Northeast 2. Everything About It Is A Love Song 3. Outrageous 4. Sure Don't Feel Like Love 5. Wartime Prayers 6. Beautiful 7. I Don't Believe 8. Another Galaxy 9. Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean 10. That's Me 11. Father And Daughter
Personnel: Paul Simon (vocals, guitar); Adrian Simon, Jesse Dixon Singers (vocals); Vincent Nguini (acoustic guitar); Bill Frisell (electric guitar); Herbie Hancock (piano); Gil Goldstein (harmonium, keyboards); Alex Al (bass instrument); Abraham Laboriel, Pino Palladino (bass guitar); Leo Abrahams (fretless bass); Robin DiMaggio, Steve Gadd (drums); Jamey Haddad (percussion); Brian Eno (electronics).
Clyde Lee Dennis a life long music enthusiast, writes CD reviews and is also the Real Estate Editor at Atlanta.eNewsBriefs.com covering topics like Atlanta Georgia Real Estate and more. Visit Atlanta eNewsBriefs for the latest Atlanta News
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Surprise is the latest release from Rock Sensation Paul Simon, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Surprise. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Paul Simon has been a heavy hitter in the Rock genre for quite a while now and Surprise is an excellent illustration as to why. One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Rock isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Simon on several of the tracks. Artists like Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock just to name a couple.
If you’re a Paul Simon fan, or just a fan of Rock music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without as Surprise is a very solid release. Quite possibly Paul Simon's best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this CD.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 1 - How Can You Live In The Northeast, track 2 - Everything About It Is A Love Song, and track 9 - Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4 - Sure Don't Feel Like Love. Wow!
Surprise Release Notes:
Paul Simon originally released Surprise on May 9, 2006 on the Warner Bros. Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. How Can You Live In The Northeast 2. Everything About It Is A Love Song 3. Outrageous 4. Sure Don't Feel Like Love 5. Wartime Prayers 6. Beautiful 7. I Don't Believe 8. Another Galaxy 9. Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean 10. That's Me 11. Father And Daughter
Personnel: Paul Simon (vocals, guitar); Adrian Simon, Jesse Dixon Singers (vocals); Vincent Nguini (acoustic guitar); Bill Frisell (electric guitar); Herbie Hancock (piano); Gil Goldstein (harmonium, keyboards); Alex Al (bass instrument); Abraham Laboriel, Pino Palladino (bass guitar); Leo Abrahams (fretless bass); Robin DiMaggio, Steve Gadd (drums); Jamey Haddad (percussion); Brian Eno (electronics).
Clyde Lee Dennis a life long music enthusiast, writes CD reviews and is also the Real Estate Editor at Atlanta.eNewsBriefs.com covering topics like Atlanta Georgia Real Estate and more. Visit Atlanta eNewsBriefs for the latest Atlanta News
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
George Benson Greatest Hits Of All Jazz Music CD Review by Clyde L Dennis
George Benson Greatest Hits Of All Jazz Music CD Review by Clyde L Dennis
Greatest Hits Of All is the latest release from Jazz Sensation George Benson, and is another great one by this talented musician.
This CD will grab your attention right from the start with This Masquerade and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Standing Together, which by the way is another great track.
Greatest Hits Of All has a nicely varied, mix of 19 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and George Benson is clearly in top form. So much so that if you're even mildly into Jazz music you'll enjoy this CD.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 - The Greatest Love Of All, track 9 - Turn Your Love Around, and track 15 - I Just Wanna Hang Around You.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 - Never Give Up On A Good Thing. This is a great track!
Greatest Hits Of All Release Notes:
George Benson originally released Greatest Hits Of All on Jul 08, 2003 on the Rhino Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. This Masquerade 2. Breezin' 3. The Greatest Love Of All 4. On Broadway - (live) 5. Love Ballad 6. Unchained Melody 7. Give Me The Night 8. Love X Love 9. Turn Your Love Around 10. Love All The Hurt Away - (with Aretha Franklin) 11. Never Give Up On A Good Thing 12. Being With You 13. Lady Love Me (One More Time) 14. 20/20 15. I Just Wanna Hang Around You 16. Kisses In The Moonlight 17. Shiver 18. Let's Do It Again 19. Standing Together
Personnel: George Benson (vocals, electric guitar); Aretha Franklin (vocals); Claus Ogerman, Quincy Jones, Mike Mainieri (arranger); Gary Herbig (saxophone, flute); Jerry Hey, Chuck Findley (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach (trombone); Greg Phillinganes (Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Ronnie Foster (electric piano, synthesizer, keyboards); Herbie Hancock (electric piano); Earl Klugh (acoustic guitar); Phil Upchurch (guitar, bass); Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Stanley Banks, Robert Popwell, Jr., Abraham Laboriel, Marcus Miller (bass); Narada Michael Walden (drums, programming); Harvey Mason, Steve Gadd (drums); Ralph MacDonald, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Patti Austin, Diva Gray (background vocals). Producers include: Tommy LiPuma, Michael Masser, Quincy Jones, Narada Michael Walden, Preston Glass. Compilation producers: George Benson, Scott Galloway, David McLees. Recorded between 1976 & 1998.
Clyde Lee Dennis a life long music enthusiast, writes CD reviews and is also the Sports Editor at San Francisco.eNewsBriefs.com covering topics like San Francisco 49ers and more. Visit San Francisco eNewsBriefs for the latest San Francisco News
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Greatest Hits Of All is the latest release from Jazz Sensation George Benson, and is another great one by this talented musician.
This CD will grab your attention right from the start with This Masquerade and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Standing Together, which by the way is another great track.
Greatest Hits Of All has a nicely varied, mix of 19 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and George Benson is clearly in top form. So much so that if you're even mildly into Jazz music you'll enjoy this CD.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 - The Greatest Love Of All, track 9 - Turn Your Love Around, and track 15 - I Just Wanna Hang Around You.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 - Never Give Up On A Good Thing. This is a great track!
Greatest Hits Of All Release Notes:
George Benson originally released Greatest Hits Of All on Jul 08, 2003 on the Rhino Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. This Masquerade 2. Breezin' 3. The Greatest Love Of All 4. On Broadway - (live) 5. Love Ballad 6. Unchained Melody 7. Give Me The Night 8. Love X Love 9. Turn Your Love Around 10. Love All The Hurt Away - (with Aretha Franklin) 11. Never Give Up On A Good Thing 12. Being With You 13. Lady Love Me (One More Time) 14. 20/20 15. I Just Wanna Hang Around You 16. Kisses In The Moonlight 17. Shiver 18. Let's Do It Again 19. Standing Together
Personnel: George Benson (vocals, electric guitar); Aretha Franklin (vocals); Claus Ogerman, Quincy Jones, Mike Mainieri (arranger); Gary Herbig (saxophone, flute); Jerry Hey, Chuck Findley (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach (trombone); Greg Phillinganes (Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Ronnie Foster (electric piano, synthesizer, keyboards); Herbie Hancock (electric piano); Earl Klugh (acoustic guitar); Phil Upchurch (guitar, bass); Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Stanley Banks, Robert Popwell, Jr., Abraham Laboriel, Marcus Miller (bass); Narada Michael Walden (drums, programming); Harvey Mason, Steve Gadd (drums); Ralph MacDonald, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Patti Austin, Diva Gray (background vocals). Producers include: Tommy LiPuma, Michael Masser, Quincy Jones, Narada Michael Walden, Preston Glass. Compilation producers: George Benson, Scott Galloway, David McLees. Recorded between 1976 & 1998.
Clyde Lee Dennis a life long music enthusiast, writes CD reviews and is also the Sports Editor at San Francisco.eNewsBriefs.com covering topics like San Francisco 49ers and more. Visit San Francisco eNewsBriefs for the latest San Francisco News
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Musicians - Overcome Your Stagefright by Kevin Sinclair
Musicians - Overcome Your Stagefright by Kevin Sinclair
The lights go dim and there is a hush in the room. You hear your name, and your hearts does that familiar big thump. Then you feel it, your heart as it drops down into the depth of your stomach. You take a breath, and remember to exhale, eventually. Its time. You take a step, but can't feel your legs, you urge another step forward and will your funny legs just to hold you up and take you there.
Somehow you make it to the center of the stage. You have to say something, but your mouth is bone dry, your palms slippery and sweaty. You open your mouth and there is a lump in your throat that doesn't seem to want to make the words come out. Sometimes you even feel like crying. Stage fright - you know what I mean.
Causes of Stage fright
Before we look at some of the ways that we can manage stage fright better we will consider what causes it. Stage fright is most commonly an anxiety attack, a reaction to an uncomfortable situation. Other factors may also contribute to these feelings also. Stage fright may be triggered by a release of pent up energy. Performing is an exciting business, and mostly we have to control these feelings.
The good news is that you are not suffering from some strange mental or emotional breakdown when you experience stage fright. In fact, it's a very human response, one of our most basic instincts of survival. "fight or flight" in light that we are a placid people now fighting your audience might not be the best option, so your instinct says "flight", run far far away. Now consider that running might not be the brightest choice either. This is stage fright.
Stage fright may even be the result of a sudden disappearance of confidence and self-esteem.
Tips to overcome stage fright
Allow yourself just one last thought before you go out there and give it your all, a reflection. Pause for a moment and remember why you play anyway. You're there because you love it! You worked your best to master your instrument, your guitar or your voice for the love of it. This is what matters the most.
There is something else that you forgot to remind yourself also, you're good. You're not just good at it, you're great. You have practiced and trained, and know every note. You know the gig, and probably even done it before. Perhaps now you should take a moment to ask yourself to consider the logic in thinking that it is even possible that you should not play well after the work you have given already. When you realize that this really doesn't make any sense you can take the time to congratulate yourself, and head on out there to claim your reward.
When you take the next step it is time to clear your mind and focus on what you are doing. Learning a few relaxation and focus techniques are an ideal method for dealing with this step. More precisely learning these techniques will give you the confidence to know that you can stay focused on the goal of entertaining. Know yourself enough to know that the hardest critique you will ever face is you. An audience will forgive you for being you, that's what they paid their money for. You should do the same for yourself.
Be personal with your audience. If you are going to have a deeply intimate moment, as performing is, you might find that you are more comfortable with just one person. Consider that the audience is one, or a small group of your nearest and dearest. I have been assured that this is an ideal way to approach all performances and even musicians who do not seem to suffer stage fright greatly enhance their performance and audience appreciation. Its one thing to know the songs, but real music is sharing the emotion.
Now pretend you're a superstar. Soon enough, the moment you start to play, you're not pretending anymore because you are a superstar. There might only be 500 people out there in the audience, there might be 5000 or more. It doesn't really matter, you're a superstar to them.
When it's happening to you it feels like you're the only one. But you're not the only one. Many successful accomplished musicians actually face the same fears you do. I have often watch interviews with famous musicians and have always been surprised when one of them confesses to experiencing stage fright. No-one could ever guess it by the way they play or the millions of dollars they make doing it. Always after these interviews I have liked them more than I did before. It's nice to meet them as the person they are and know they have the same vulnerabilities and fears as the rest of us do. Relax and remember why your there. Go out and accept your reward your worth ever moment of it.
Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of musicianhome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
The lights go dim and there is a hush in the room. You hear your name, and your hearts does that familiar big thump. Then you feel it, your heart as it drops down into the depth of your stomach. You take a breath, and remember to exhale, eventually. Its time. You take a step, but can't feel your legs, you urge another step forward and will your funny legs just to hold you up and take you there.
Somehow you make it to the center of the stage. You have to say something, but your mouth is bone dry, your palms slippery and sweaty. You open your mouth and there is a lump in your throat that doesn't seem to want to make the words come out. Sometimes you even feel like crying. Stage fright - you know what I mean.
Causes of Stage fright
Before we look at some of the ways that we can manage stage fright better we will consider what causes it. Stage fright is most commonly an anxiety attack, a reaction to an uncomfortable situation. Other factors may also contribute to these feelings also. Stage fright may be triggered by a release of pent up energy. Performing is an exciting business, and mostly we have to control these feelings.
The good news is that you are not suffering from some strange mental or emotional breakdown when you experience stage fright. In fact, it's a very human response, one of our most basic instincts of survival. "fight or flight" in light that we are a placid people now fighting your audience might not be the best option, so your instinct says "flight", run far far away. Now consider that running might not be the brightest choice either. This is stage fright.
Stage fright may even be the result of a sudden disappearance of confidence and self-esteem.
Tips to overcome stage fright
Allow yourself just one last thought before you go out there and give it your all, a reflection. Pause for a moment and remember why you play anyway. You're there because you love it! You worked your best to master your instrument, your guitar or your voice for the love of it. This is what matters the most.
There is something else that you forgot to remind yourself also, you're good. You're not just good at it, you're great. You have practiced and trained, and know every note. You know the gig, and probably even done it before. Perhaps now you should take a moment to ask yourself to consider the logic in thinking that it is even possible that you should not play well after the work you have given already. When you realize that this really doesn't make any sense you can take the time to congratulate yourself, and head on out there to claim your reward.
When you take the next step it is time to clear your mind and focus on what you are doing. Learning a few relaxation and focus techniques are an ideal method for dealing with this step. More precisely learning these techniques will give you the confidence to know that you can stay focused on the goal of entertaining. Know yourself enough to know that the hardest critique you will ever face is you. An audience will forgive you for being you, that's what they paid their money for. You should do the same for yourself.
Be personal with your audience. If you are going to have a deeply intimate moment, as performing is, you might find that you are more comfortable with just one person. Consider that the audience is one, or a small group of your nearest and dearest. I have been assured that this is an ideal way to approach all performances and even musicians who do not seem to suffer stage fright greatly enhance their performance and audience appreciation. Its one thing to know the songs, but real music is sharing the emotion.
Now pretend you're a superstar. Soon enough, the moment you start to play, you're not pretending anymore because you are a superstar. There might only be 500 people out there in the audience, there might be 5000 or more. It doesn't really matter, you're a superstar to them.
When it's happening to you it feels like you're the only one. But you're not the only one. Many successful accomplished musicians actually face the same fears you do. I have often watch interviews with famous musicians and have always been surprised when one of them confesses to experiencing stage fright. No-one could ever guess it by the way they play or the millions of dollars they make doing it. Always after these interviews I have liked them more than I did before. It's nice to meet them as the person they are and know they have the same vulnerabilities and fears as the rest of us do. Relax and remember why your there. Go out and accept your reward your worth ever moment of it.
Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of musicianhome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
The Accordion Through Time by Flora Murkett
The Accordion Through Time by Flora Murkett
The accordion is an age-old instrument, but its music can still be heard today in everything from contemporary country to traditional ballads to alternative rock.
This humble instrument actually boasts a fascinating history. The accordion family tree stretches back centuries, to an ancient Chinese instrument called a Cheng or Sheng. This instrument, used during the time of Confucius (551-479 BC), is believed to be first to use the free vibrating reed principal. This principal provided the basis of sound production for today's modern accordions.
Fast forward to 1829. A Viennese instrument maker by the name of Cyrillus Damian was credited with creating the first "true" accordion. Numerous historical resources show that Mr. Damian was first to patent an instrument of that name, and received royal patronage for his invention. There are conflicting reports, however, holding that the first true accordion actually appeared in 1822 when a fellow named Christian Friedrich Buschmann put some expanding bellows onto a small portable keyboard, with reed vibrating freely inside the instrument itself. Buschmann dubbed his new instrument the "hand-aeoline" and toured in the year 1828 to help propel its popularity.
While the accordion's inventor may be up for debate, no one can argue the instrument's popularity. Several varieties of free-vibrating reed instruments were developed in the following years, some of which are still considerably known and appreciated today. Of course, as popularity grew, more people wanted to play the accordion, and the demand for accordion manuals began to rise. Certain historical resources suggest that the first accordion textbook featured original music and arrangements of familiar pieces. This book was written by Adolf Reisner and published in Paris in 1832. Since then, countless manuals, songbooks and textbooks have been written and distributed.
After 1830, the popularity and development of the accordion increased rapidly. The bandoneon, harmonica and chromatic accordion are all enhancements of the original instrument that are still widely used today. The Schrammel is perhaps the most interesting development from this period. This complicated instrument was first played in a Viennese quartet, sharing the stage with two violins and a bass guitar. The Schrammel was popular at Viennese parties during this era, and is occasionally played even now.
The first piano accordion was introduced to the public in 1863. Many performers regarded it as a means of liberating themselves from the confines of their massive, immobile walls of pipes. Pietro Diero, a musician of the time, brought his custom built piano accordion to the United States, and would gain the title of "the Father of American accordion playing".
In the early part of the twentieth century, enterprising individuals began opening accordion manufacturing companies. These manufacturers made further enhancements to meet the needs and demands of professional accordion players. From these changes grew the modern size and shape of the accordion that we know today.
Hundreds of years have passed in the timeline of the accordion, but it remains an international phenomenon. Although there are still accordion manufacturers in the United States, their numbers are quite small compared to those in Europe. Germany, France, Italy and Russia are still important players in the making and export of today's accordions.
As you listen to traditional musical pieces from all around the world, you will often hear the distinctive notes of the accordion. It is an instrument that boasts a rich history and lasting universal appeal.
Writer Flora Murkett writes for numerous interesting web sites, on activity family and hobbies and activities topics.
This and other unique content accordian articles are available with free reprint rights.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
The accordion is an age-old instrument, but its music can still be heard today in everything from contemporary country to traditional ballads to alternative rock.
This humble instrument actually boasts a fascinating history. The accordion family tree stretches back centuries, to an ancient Chinese instrument called a Cheng or Sheng. This instrument, used during the time of Confucius (551-479 BC), is believed to be first to use the free vibrating reed principal. This principal provided the basis of sound production for today's modern accordions.
Fast forward to 1829. A Viennese instrument maker by the name of Cyrillus Damian was credited with creating the first "true" accordion. Numerous historical resources show that Mr. Damian was first to patent an instrument of that name, and received royal patronage for his invention. There are conflicting reports, however, holding that the first true accordion actually appeared in 1822 when a fellow named Christian Friedrich Buschmann put some expanding bellows onto a small portable keyboard, with reed vibrating freely inside the instrument itself. Buschmann dubbed his new instrument the "hand-aeoline" and toured in the year 1828 to help propel its popularity.
While the accordion's inventor may be up for debate, no one can argue the instrument's popularity. Several varieties of free-vibrating reed instruments were developed in the following years, some of which are still considerably known and appreciated today. Of course, as popularity grew, more people wanted to play the accordion, and the demand for accordion manuals began to rise. Certain historical resources suggest that the first accordion textbook featured original music and arrangements of familiar pieces. This book was written by Adolf Reisner and published in Paris in 1832. Since then, countless manuals, songbooks and textbooks have been written and distributed.
After 1830, the popularity and development of the accordion increased rapidly. The bandoneon, harmonica and chromatic accordion are all enhancements of the original instrument that are still widely used today. The Schrammel is perhaps the most interesting development from this period. This complicated instrument was first played in a Viennese quartet, sharing the stage with two violins and a bass guitar. The Schrammel was popular at Viennese parties during this era, and is occasionally played even now.
The first piano accordion was introduced to the public in 1863. Many performers regarded it as a means of liberating themselves from the confines of their massive, immobile walls of pipes. Pietro Diero, a musician of the time, brought his custom built piano accordion to the United States, and would gain the title of "the Father of American accordion playing".
In the early part of the twentieth century, enterprising individuals began opening accordion manufacturing companies. These manufacturers made further enhancements to meet the needs and demands of professional accordion players. From these changes grew the modern size and shape of the accordion that we know today.
Hundreds of years have passed in the timeline of the accordion, but it remains an international phenomenon. Although there are still accordion manufacturers in the United States, their numbers are quite small compared to those in Europe. Germany, France, Italy and Russia are still important players in the making and export of today's accordions.
As you listen to traditional musical pieces from all around the world, you will often hear the distinctive notes of the accordion. It is an instrument that boasts a rich history and lasting universal appeal.
Writer Flora Murkett writes for numerous interesting web sites, on activity family and hobbies and activities topics.
This and other unique content accordian articles are available with free reprint rights.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)