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How does the accordion work, and what’s the history of the instrument?

How does the accordion work, and what’s the history of the instrument?

Accordion and percussion emojis included in new 2020 emojis list

The world is getting accordion and percussion emojis in 2020

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Listen to this funky version of Lady Gaga on accordion

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These cows are totally intrigued by an accordionist playing an Irish jig

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Brass players delight passengers with impromptu ‘The Bare Necessities’ on aeroplane

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California violin thief who stole $300k of violins and bows sentenced to four years in prison

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Why does a piano have 88 keys?

1715 Stradivarius sold for $23 million becomes most expensive violin in history

1715 Stradivarius sold for $23 million becomes most expensive violin in history

Irish NASA astronaut plays 100-year-old Irish flute while floating in outer space

NASA astronaut plays 100-year-old Irish flute while floating in outer space

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The 10 best pieces of music by Ravel

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Lang Lang surprises audiences at Ed Sheeran’s China tour with ‘Perfect’ piano duet

Lang Lang surprises audiences at Ed Sheeran’s China tour with ‘Perfect’ piano duet

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284-year-old violin stolen from London pub leaves Philharmonia musician distraught

Philharmonia musician distraught after rare 285-year-old violin stolen from London pub

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Jeff Goldblum plays poignant jazz piano solo at BAFTA Film Awards

Jeff Goldblum plays poignant jazz piano solo ‘As Time Goes By’ at BAFTA film awards

Did you know Jeff Goldblum is actually a world-class jazz pianist?

Did you know Jeff Goldblum is actually a world-class jazz pianist?

The Irish composer John Field is credited with the invention of one of the most popular classical genres.

Meet the man who invented the Nocturne – and no, it wasn’t Chopin...

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold.

1714 Stradivarius violin could fetch $18 million and become most expensive instrument ever sold

Everything you need to know about Víkingur Ólafsson – the Icelandic pianist who won a Grammy award for his recording of Bach's famous Goldberg Variations.

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93% of children are excluded from arts education due to a lack of funding in state schools, a new report says.

93% of schoolchildren excluded from arts due to lack of funding, new report says

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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

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A young Marin Alsop, Sir Simon Rattle, and Seiji Ozawa conduct their respective orchestras.

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