- Cajun accordion
A Cajun accordion also known as a squeezebox is a specialized type of single-row
diatonic button accordion used for playing traditionalCajun music .Construction
The Cajun accordion is generally defined as a single-row diatonic accordion, as compared to multiple-row instruments commonly used in Irish, polka, and other styles of music. The Cajun accordion generally has four stops which allow or prevent the wind from blowing over a specific set of reeds.
Tuning
The most common tuning utilized is the key of C, although the keys of D and A are also common.
Cajun accordions are distinct in that they employjust intonation .Famous Players
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Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin
*Amédé Ardoin
*Boozoo Chavis
*Marc Savoy (Louisiana, USA)
*Iry LeJeune (Louisiana, USA)
*Aldus Roger (Louisiana, USA)
*Joe Falcon (Louisiana, USA)
*John Delafose
*Geno Delafose
*Nathan Abshire (Louisiana, USA)
*Lawrence Walker (Louisiana, USA)
*Wayne Toups
*Queen Ida Manufacturers and Builders
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Hohner (Germany)
*Marc Savoy (Louisiana, USA)
*Eric Martin (France)References
ee also
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Diatonic button accordion
*Piano accordion
*Cajun French Music Association
*List of Notable People Related to Cajun Music
*History of Cajun Music External links
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