I'm taking several music classes this term, one of which is a world music class. It has been a great experience to be introduced to so many new and unique types of instruments and styles. one of my favorite things i've been exposed to is what is called Hoomii- a Mongolian style of throat singing. check it out, learn how to do it, then entertain me.
and now for a little history of the accordion... ( jug jacklin assignment #1)
---The accordion's basic form is believed to have been invented in Berlin in 1822 by Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann, although one instrument has been recently discovered that appears to have been built in 1816 or earlier by Friedrich Lohner of Nürnberg in the German State of Bavaria.
The accordion is one of several European inventions of the early 19th century that used free reeds driven by a bellows. An instrument called accordion was first patented in 1829 by Cyrill Demian in Vienna. Demian's instrument bore little resemblance to modern instruments; it only had a left hand buttonboard, with the right hand simply operating the bellows.---
so there you have it. the good ol germans are responsible for the accordion. Poor Friedrich Lohner though, being denied his credit all these years.
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You have some pretty funny stuff on your blog! Interesting, too! It was fun to see you last week, you look great.
Well done....I will give you an "A" for the assignment. I would have not guessed that it came from Germany. By the way this is my first ever comment (watch out the flood gates may open and I may comment on everything.....not likely).
ps That was JUG Janell...and you really should feel privileged...he NEVER leaves comments!! ;)
oh wowie jug! i am honored! i do hope it won't be the last!
xo
i miss you.
i tried it and i think i could be pretty entertaining!
...for a fee.
:)
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