Why is today's Google Doodle celebrating the accordion?

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We all take pleasure in seeing a great Google Doodle, but some days we come across one that makes us wonder what it is meant to represent.

For some people, today was a day when they came across a fancy accordion with four tiny figures dancing around it. Among the little figures were a cowboy and a man dressed in traditional German clothing known as Lederhosen.

It's been discovered that on this date in 1829, the accordion was initially patented. As a result, it has now reached 195 years old. This implies that we only have five years until we must prepare for a huge celebration honoring the 200th anniversary of the beloved box-shaped instrument that produces sound through a reed.

Google has evidently established a significant lead in the field and has generously supplied a multitude of enjoyable information about accordions to bring us up to date.

As an illustration, the title is derived from the German term akkord which translates to chord.

As time passed, the accordion has transformed its initial design, which consisted of a single set of buttons on one side, to include a more common configuration of piano-shaped keys on the opposite side.

In their blog post, Google reveals that the Doodle is a tribute to the accordion. Accordions were highly favored by folk musicians all over Europe during the late 1800s. As a result, accordion production in Germany surged during this period. Interestingly, the earlier versions of accordions only had buttons on one side, which would produce a complete chord each time they were pressed.

Famed Accordionists: Fact Or Fiction?

If you search for this query on Google, there is a likelihood that the majority of the names on the list will be unfamiliar to you.

Have you ever heard of Boris Karlov, Luis Gonzaga, or Clifton Chenier?

Although there are several skilled and significant accordionists, neither they nor numerous other players of the instrument have truly appealed to the masses.

One of the most famous musicians who plays the accordion is the comedian and actor known as 'Weird Al' Yankovic. He frequently uses the accordion as his instrument of choice when creating humorous versions of popular songs by other artists.

Strangely enough, he's not related to the well-known accordionist, Frankie Yankovic.

There is yet another remarkable aspect of this button - it has the ability to produce two different chords. One chord is sounded when the bellows are expanded and the other when they are contracted.

As people from Europe moved to different parts of the globe, the accordion began to be used more widely in different types of music. Nowadays, accordion models are built to be played with either a keyboard similar to a piano or with buttons, with some versions providing both options. Additionally, some variants are fitted with electronic components, allowing them to be connected to an amplifier or produce artificially-generated sounds.

The musical tool currently has a significant impact on various genres of music all over the globe. These genres include folk, Latino, jazz, Cajun music, and the Tango, which are celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic.

There have been pop songs that have included the sound of the accordion, which is evident in hits like The Beach Boys' God Only Knows, Elton John's Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, and You Are The Everything by R.E.M. All of these songs contain the featured instrument in today's Google Doodle.

Additionally, the ubiquitous Oktoberfest, which has its roots in Germany much like the accordion, is now commemorated all across the globe and is highly integral to the culture.

Google made a clever play on words by emphasizing how the accordion is an essential component of German festivities and culture that has persisted for two centuries. It's remarkable how this timeless sound has continued to inspire music lovers worldwide.

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