Hey everybody, I just found out At Martin accordions, that there is such a thing as an LMML reed setup. But it was also said that the top most buttons would be very sluggish when trying to activate the LMML reeds up there on buttons1,2,and 3 and that the LMML accordion would be very airy. If an accordion player wanted to install the LMML set up, it would be best to install them on a C, D, E, F accordion because those L reeds at the top buttons would be smaller than the G,A,Bb accordions and easier to activate in those higher key c d e f accordions. Do not even attempt the LMML set up for a low D, low F, or a low G. Just thought you might want to know what I found out and deduced on my own. I am thinking that the Dewey Balfa A accordion that Dirk is playing on is possibly an LMML set up.

So for a recap, here is the BASIC accordion BUILD key Spectrum from the deepest low sounding accordion to the highest pitch screaming shriller accordion.

LOW G, LOW F, LOW D- Dry Tune

LOW G, LOW F, LOW D- Wet Tune

LMML G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F- Dry Tune

LMML G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F- Wet Tune

LMMH G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F- Dry Tune

LMMH G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F- Wet Tune

How hard would it be for all accordion builders to put up a sign like this in their shops showing all the possible keys and tuning types? It would educate their customers, and cut down on a lot of unnecessary customer uncertainty.

And then maybe they can put up a second sign right next to it showing:

All possible accordion keys:
G, G#, A, B, Bb, C, C#, D, Eb,E, F, F#

Tunings:
Straight/Just Cajun Tune w/ Tempered 3rds & 7ths, wet or dry

Equal temperament Tuning

Zydeco Tuning, wet or dry.

Now that wasn't so hard now was it?

I sure hope the link I posted works. It shows Kaleb Leday demonstrating the same exact song in 3 different keys/positions using a B Natural accordion.....using the Nashville Number System that puts him playing the song in the 4th (E), the 5th (F#), and on the 1 (B).

The description on facebook is: Lessons By LeDay #MondayMadness "3 major keys per 1 accordion"
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A9bNbnHtD/

Listen to the "RESONANCE" of this B natural and how the resonance is most dominant when he plays in the 5th which is in F#. Truly remarkable use of chords! And be sure to read his description of what he's doing. Awesome!