The accordion is played by compression and expansion of a bellows, which generates air flow across reeds; a keyboard or buttons control which reeds receive air flow and therefore the sound tones are produced. There are two basic styles of accordions; the bayan or all button accordion, and the piano accordion.

 

Listen to Betty Bridges play the piano accordion.

 Betty Playing Accordion in River

 

All ages participate in Accordion Lessons

 
Boy Playing Accordion Bonnie Playing Accordion

 

Group participation is fun, whether in Duets or in larger ensembles.

 
Linda and Betty playing accordion