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Reed valves and sound production In order for the reed to vibrate against air pressure, the reed must be secured over the plate and cover the air slot precisely. This leads to the reed bending and vibrating in one direction only. ... That way, the air can only travel through the slot in the direction that produces sound.
- How can you tell how many reeds an accordion has?
- What are reeds on an accordion?
- How does the accordion produce sound?
How can you tell how many reeds an accordion has?
How many reeds an accordion has is specified by the number of treble ranks and bass ranks. For example, a 4/5 accordion has four reeds on the treble side and five on the bass side. A 3/4 accordion has three reeds on the treble sides and four on the bass side.
What are reeds on an accordion?
REEDS. The reed produces the accordions sound. It consists of thin steel, which is riveted at one end of the reed plate (usually made of aluminium). The other end of the reed is free to vibrate in and out of the slot, when air pressure is supplied from the bellows.
How does the accordion produce sound?
The accordion is played by compressing or expanding the bellows while pressing buttons or keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel, called reeds. These vibrate to produce sound inside the body.
