Accordion: From Folk Harmonica to Academic Instrument The accordion is an instrument with a rich history, which has evolved from a folk harmonica into a full-fledged academic musical instrument. Background and Invention In 1829 , Austrian craftsman and organ tuner Cyrill Demian created an improved harmonica, which he called the "accordion." His invention allowed players to perform chords with a single button, marking a revolution for folk instruments. In the 19th century , harmonicas with pre-set chords began to be produced in Germany, laying the foundation for the modern accordion. In 1891 , German craftsman Georg Mirwald constructed the first fully chromatic accordion, which became a versatile instrument suitable for various musical genres. Folk or Academic Instrument? Originally, the accordion emerged as a folk instrument , based on harmonicas used for folk dances and melodies. However, the modern accordion has a chromatic ...
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