Cool! I hadn't seen anybody mention the adjustment buttons for the bass strap. There's so many clever things in the design. I'm convinced it's the most innovative accordion anybody's made in decades in many ways. Applying some of the ideas to larger models for adults would be really intriguing.
Hey Bruce! Yeah I was surprised no one mentioned the adjustable bass strap, it’s such a unique feature. Definitely would be cool to see some features trickled into more advanced models
@@SqueezeandThanks I imagine some kids growing up and wanting one like it but bigger. They released an adult version of the XS already. Marketing it like what I called a "backpacker's accordion" when I first saw this one. If we can predict next moves, I'd say maybe a MS, medium sized version with similar indestructibility, but a few more bases. Or, they'd be foolish not to release a 3row diatonic version for young norteño players. Those'd sell like crazy in black and red or something.
Finally! I found exactly the community I've been looking for for a long time! I myself love playing the accordion and have finally found more people who like the accordion as much as I do! Thank you for your cool videos! Greetings from southern Germany, Bavaria 🙂
@@SqueezeandThanks I call it the "Mini Mellow Accordion" because it has a Mellow sound that'll make kids & adults happy. It's a little bit bigger than those Cheap Toy Accordions which can often have intonation issues.
I even use Accordion type Straps (The Double Guitar Strap) on my Dean EDS-1275 Knockoff cause its weight is akin to an Accordion. The Double Strap really helps distribute the weight more evenly when the instrument is in playing position, just like the Accordion.
Also those Cheap Toy Accordions are Diatonic Accordions so they can only play in the Key of C, plus they have really poor intonation issues. The XS is a little bigger in versatility cause it's Chromatic which means you can play in any key. A Free Bass version would be cool cause you can play Piano & Organ music on it too. The Luttbeg Accordion has Piano Keyboards on both sides so it's great for Accompanying Choirs & Singer-Songwriters.
You are one of a kind, Denny! With the emphasis definitely on KIND. Thank you for all the love you show to the world and thank you for your unique and driven dedication to playing the accordion, giving this incredibly diverse and wonderful instrument such timeless relevance. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Hey Denny, AWESOME ACCORDION INFO!!! especially for the younger enthusiast getting into this instrument, as well as for the back packing,smooth operating, accordion lover's out there..., Thanks Denny and HOHNER Accordions!!!
Hey, sorry I just got to this now, hope you were informed about the competition announcement! The bravo needs a good home and would be the perfect next accordion for ya! 😉
I really appreciate you saying that! I had learning disabilities growing up so unless I fully have my head wrapped around a subject and can explain it well to others myself, I have trouble learning it. But I suppose the thoroughness of that process helps in the long run 😊
I don’t know offhand but I know it’s not anywhere exotic like Germany or Italy… definitely somewhere cheaper but the quality is still very good and well thought out. I do believe it was designed in Germany before being sent out for production as a lot Hohner’s designs come from there
@@EZ_man_86 They make a chromatic button version, but I can't find it anywhere in North America😞 I intend to get one as a "backpacker's" 🪗 when they're available here
seriously thinking of buying this one for travelling ! XS looks nice I recently repared an old accordion very underrated instrument in the West ( in the East it is still a serious instrument )
If the form factor is what you’re after, this is a good option, but if you can find a cheaper 48 bass (little bigger), that might be more enjoyable for you. I really wish this had the counterbass row and the width of a 48, I think it’s only from F to A
This is great! I want to be like you someday, playing for fun and spreading positivity! I am looking forward to the accordion competition. I'm going to meet Weird Al and show him my skills in a few weeks lol
That means a lot to have you say that, thank you ❤ hope you’re meet up with Al went well brother, I met him briefly at one of his shows about 2-3 years ago
@@SqueezeandThanks It went very well. Unfortunately due to covid restrictions we could only see him for ten seconds at a time. I told him that I play the accordion and he thought it was pretty cool.
Do only professional music/instrument retailers sell these? I would like to buy one. My online searching is coming up with no buying options. I just found your channel and really like your content! I plan on buying your charts!
Thank you for the kind words!! :) Hmm, I wonder if they discontinued them, that’s odd they’re not available. I don’t really use my black one hardly at all, I might consider selling it if you’re interested?
@@SqueezeandThanks Thanks (and squeeze)! I would be interested depending on price. From what I'm seeing poking around online accordions cost a lot more than I thought. I live about 6 hours away, though I am hoping to go to Buffalo someday for Dyngus Day. I love polka music, I watch Mollie B on tv every week and listen to polka radio occasionally too. I have one of those little toy accordions you mentioned, but it's the button version. I saw online the newer piano version looks slightly better. I hope someday to learn how to play a real one. Do you have how-to books or know where to find them? I didn't see them on your website. I have no piano experience, and don't know how to read music. So basically I would be a complete beginner. Thanks for your help and quick reply!
One more question, do you play polka shows from time to time? I didn't see it mentioned on your website. I saw in your video that you hurt your shoulder a few years back. I am glad you are doing better and enjoying making music again! I haven't found much for polka entertainment where I live. I love seeing Jimmy Sturr several times a year, plus I bounce to Maifest and Oktoberfests near me. I still wish I could discover more. Searching for accordions online I discovered Liberty Bellows Accordion Shop. I would love to see that store someday. It would be about 3 hour trip for me. Maybe I could even plan a trip around a polka show. (I think Pennsylvania gets some polka love? They have a song named after them after all...)
@@mrsperter I have learning resources on my website, click on “learning” up at the top… and there is a free chord chart if you scroll down on the homepage about midway. I just celebrated my first Dyngus day actually… well, filmed it. Helped a buddy who was shooting a documentary about Dyngus day and it was such a cool experience. My buddy, “Captain Tom and the Hooligans” played a killer set, check them out! Also look into Chardon Polka Band if you haven’t already, they have a huge catalog of music.
It all depends on the child. It's a tough question when it comes to kids because you're never sure how serious they are when it comes to picking up an instrument, so the price tag on this accordion might be out of reach, or a little steep... however this would be the perfect instrument if you're sure that the instrument would be played and used often.
The Toy accordion is a Dianotnic my son started with that and at 8 years old is now on a Hohner CORONA III playing TexMex so it's not a Noise Maker. Anything is a Noise Maker if your kids are just in to making Noise.
It was never truly valid, the giveaway was to the kid that’s in the video towards the end… but when this video dropped, I shared info on how to win a bravo 48 that we gave away in an online contest. But you can pick up these xs boxes anywhere online I’m sure, just google Hohner XS
i’ve been looking at super easy piano music and i can see how it can be adapted to an accordion you may want to context the parents of your little friend Oliver there and give him some lessons for things like twinkle twinkle and move up yo itsy bitsy spider
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
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Cool! I hadn't seen anybody mention the adjustment buttons for the bass strap. There's so many clever things in the design. I'm convinced it's the most innovative accordion anybody's made in decades in many ways. Applying some of the ideas to larger models for adults would be really intriguing.
Hey Bruce! Yeah I was surprised no one mentioned the adjustable bass strap, it’s such a unique feature. Definitely would be cool to see some features trickled into more advanced models
@@SqueezeandThanks I imagine some kids growing up and wanting one like it but bigger. They released an adult version of the XS already. Marketing it like what I called a "backpacker's accordion" when I first saw this one. If we can predict next moves, I'd say maybe a MS, medium sized version with similar indestructibility, but a few more bases. Or, they'd be foolish not to release a 3row diatonic version for young norteño players. Those'd sell like crazy in black and red or something.
Finally! I found exactly the community I've been looking for for a long time! I myself love playing the accordion and have finally found more people who like the accordion as much as I do! Thank you for your cool videos! Greetings from southern Germany, Bavaria 🙂
Aw that warms my heart to hear, thank you so much for saying hello and for the lovely words 😊 don’t be a stranger!! ♥️🪗
@@SqueezeandThanks thank you so much 🙂
Respect for giving it away to the little kid, could make a very big impact for his life path. Cheers
I really appreciate that ♥️ I sure hope so!
It's like a Bandoneon based on how the Keyboards are positioned & now People w/ Shoulder Injuries can get back to playing music again.
I didn’t know bandoneons came with the positioned keyboards like that, good to know!! 👍👍👍
@@SqueezeandThanks I call it the "Mini Mellow Accordion" because it has a Mellow sound that'll make kids & adults happy. It's a little bit bigger than those Cheap Toy Accordions which can often have intonation issues.
I even use Accordion type Straps (The Double Guitar Strap) on my Dean EDS-1275 Knockoff cause its weight is akin to an Accordion. The Double Strap really helps distribute the weight more evenly when the instrument is in playing position, just like the Accordion.
Good thing this Accordion came w/ a case which is a big improvement over those Cheaper versions.
Yeah the case is such a nice addition to the package, fits like a glove! 🧤
@@SqueezeandThanks It's a little bit bigger than those Toy Accordions plus it has a Smooth Mellow sound.
It’s awesome how you share the gift of accordion with people, I can’t wait to post in the contest!😃
Can’t wait to see your entry!! ❤
Also those Cheap Toy Accordions are Diatonic Accordions so they can only play in the Key of C, plus they have really poor intonation issues. The XS is a little bigger in versatility cause it's Chromatic which means you can play in any key. A Free Bass version would be cool cause you can play Piano & Organ music on it too. The Luttbeg Accordion has Piano Keyboards on both sides so it's great for Accompanying Choirs & Singer-Songwriters.
What a great kids accordion! Sounds great; I love it!
Just ordered my little lad the XS after a him being drawn to the red accordion you have there at a wedding we went to the other week - can’t wait
Aww that’s amazing, how is he liking it so far?!
@@SqueezeandThanks loving it! The sound is so appealing and he loves picking it up with me on the melodica
You are one of a kind, Denny! With the emphasis definitely on KIND. Thank you for all the love you show to the world and thank you for your unique and driven dedication to playing the accordion, giving this incredibly diverse and wonderful instrument such timeless relevance. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Aw thanks for saying that Paul, YOU’RE too kind!! ❤ appreciate you so much brother
It's a little bigger than those Cheap Toy Accordions plus it's made to have a Smooth Mellow sound. Kids love smooth mellow instruments.
Importantly, adults prefer kids practicing on mellow instruments!
Hey Denny, AWESOME ACCORDION INFO!!! especially for the younger enthusiast getting into this instrument, as well as for the back packing,smooth operating, accordion lover's out there..., Thanks Denny and HOHNER Accordions!!!
Thanks Bill!! This is such a neat little accordion, definitely can start the young-in’s out right with this thing 😊
Little Oliver made me teary eyed! What a great video. And I really want an accordion now. 😊
Hahaha he’s precious 🥹
This is awesome!! I can't wait to hear more on the competition!
Hey Aaron, just getting to your comment now, hope you’re able to come up with a submission! ❤
I'm really interested in this online accordion competition. I recently bought a Hohner XS, and would love a Bravo.
Hey, sorry I just got to this now, hope you were informed about the competition announcement! The bravo needs a good home and would be the perfect next accordion for ya! 😉
@@SqueezeandThanks thanks, I've been practicing my competition song every day!
I hope you are teacher, you are very articulate, you know your stuff--you explain things wonderfully; great communicator.
I really appreciate you saying that! I had learning disabilities growing up so unless I fully have my head wrapped around a subject and can explain it well to others myself, I have trouble learning it. But I suppose the thoroughness of that process helps in the long run 😊
Looks promising. Where are they made please?
I don’t know offhand but I know it’s not anywhere exotic like Germany or Italy… definitely somewhere cheaper but the quality is still very good and well thought out. I do believe it was designed in Germany before being sent out for production as a lot Hohner’s designs come from there
Pretty neat Denny! If they made a button version I would be all over it. Prob check it out anyway.
No way! They make a C system button version!
Thanks Denny, Don from NY and our group Squeeze it for Jesus. How do I join your contest? I can not find it.
@@EZ_man_86 They make a chromatic button version, but I can't find it anywhere in North America😞 I intend to get one as a "backpacker's" 🪗 when they're available here
If they made a diatonic 3-row version I think it would be super successful for students
@@donmowers9175 hey Don, just seeing this now, hope you found everything and are able to enter the contest! ❤ hope you’ve been well man
seriously thinking of buying this one for travelling ! XS looks nice
I recently repared an old accordion
very underrated instrument in the West ( in the East it is still a serious instrument )
If the form factor is what you’re after, this is a good option, but if you can find a cheaper 48 bass (little bigger), that might be more enjoyable for you. I really wish this had the counterbass row and the width of a 48, I think it’s only from F to A
This is great! I want to be like you someday, playing for fun and spreading positivity! I am looking forward to the accordion competition. I'm going to meet Weird Al and show him my skills in a few weeks lol
That means a lot to have you say that, thank you ❤ hope you’re meet up with Al went well brother, I met him briefly at one of his shows about 2-3 years ago
@@SqueezeandThanks It went very well. Unfortunately due to covid restrictions we could only see him for ten seconds at a time. I told him that I play the accordion and he thought it was pretty cool.
Beautiful! Now I’m all misty. I love this!
Haha aww 🥹 🥹 🥹
Always enjoy watching your videos!
I appreciate you tuning in!! Means so much to have your support like that ❤
Awesome! Excited for the next generation of accordion enthusiasts 🪗🎵🎶
I feel the same way, so much on the horizon with the accordion! ❤ it’s definitely making a comeback!
Great video Denny! Super informative and heart warming.
Thanks Lucy!! 😊
So beautiful. Very close to tears❤
Aw I’m really glad you enjoyed it David, thanks for saying that ♥️ I hope you have a wonderful New Year brother
@@SqueezeandThanks
my kid wants to get into accordion and this might just be perfect for him
Definitely can’t go wrong with this thing, they’d love it! ❤❤❤
Do only professional music/instrument retailers sell these? I would like to buy one. My online searching is coming up with no buying options. I just found your channel and really like your content! I plan on buying your charts!
Thank you for the kind words!! :) Hmm, I wonder if they discontinued them, that’s odd they’re not available. I don’t really use my black one hardly at all, I might consider selling it if you’re interested?
@@SqueezeandThanks Thanks (and squeeze)! I would be interested depending on price. From what I'm seeing poking around online accordions cost a lot more than I thought. I live about 6 hours away, though I am hoping to go to Buffalo someday for Dyngus Day. I love polka music, I watch Mollie B on tv every week and listen to polka radio occasionally too. I have one of those little toy accordions you mentioned, but it's the button version. I saw online the newer piano version looks slightly better. I hope someday to learn how to play a real one. Do you have how-to books or know where to find them? I didn't see them on your website. I have no piano experience, and don't know how to read music. So basically I would be a complete beginner. Thanks for your help and quick reply!
One more question, do you play polka shows from time to time? I didn't see it mentioned on your website. I saw in your video that you hurt your shoulder a few years back. I am glad you are doing better and enjoying making music again! I haven't found much for polka entertainment where I live. I love seeing Jimmy Sturr several times a year, plus I bounce to Maifest and Oktoberfests near me. I still wish I could discover more. Searching for accordions online I discovered Liberty Bellows Accordion Shop. I would love to see that store someday. It would be about 3 hour trip for me. Maybe I could even plan a trip around a polka show. (I think Pennsylvania gets some polka love? They have a song named after them after all...)
@@mrsperter I have learning resources on my website, click on “learning” up at the top… and there is a free chord chart if you scroll down on the homepage about midway.
I just celebrated my first Dyngus day actually… well, filmed it. Helped a buddy who was shooting a documentary about Dyngus day and it was such a cool experience. My buddy, “Captain Tom and the Hooligans” played a killer set, check them out!
Also look into Chardon Polka Band if you haven’t already, they have a huge catalog of music.
It totally ROCKS
Amazing video-thanks for sharing
So happy to hear you enjoyed it Bobby! Hope you have a wonderful New Year brother ♥️
What song was played in the sound sample? Amazing
Denny, You are such an inspiration. Thank you. 👍
Aw thanks Eamonn, very kind of you to say that! I hope you’re having an amazing week my friend ❤❤❤
Do they still make these? I can't find them anywhere.
What accordion do you recommend for a 10 year old?
It all depends on the child. It's a tough question when it comes to kids because you're never sure how serious they are when it comes to picking up an instrument, so the price tag on this accordion might be out of reach, or a little steep... however this would be the perfect instrument if you're sure that the instrument would be played and used often.
@@SqueezeandThanks Great, I'll try to save and purchase it. Thanks! 🙏💙
What model accordion are you playing at about 7:44 into the video? Is that the Bravo?
Hey Mary! That’s the Bravo 48
@@SqueezeandThanks Thank you! I just tried to order one from Sweetwater and they are out of stock : (
The Toy accordion is a Dianotnic my son started with that and at 8 years old is now on a Hohner CORONA III playing TexMex so it's not a Noise Maker. Anything is a Noise Maker if your kids are just in to making Noise.
This totally Rocks! Great idea!!! 🪗
Thanks so much Guy!! ❤
@@SqueezeandThanks Sure thing Denny. Just watched your video review of the new Weird Al movie. Can't wait to view it myself! Go Sabres!
@@811birch you’ll love it Guy, it’s hilarious! Hope you have an awesome weekend brother ♥️
This is an old video, so the give away is not valid! Where does one get one of these?
It was never truly valid, the giveaway was to the kid that’s in the video towards the end… but when this video dropped, I shared info on how to win a bravo 48 that we gave away in an online contest. But you can pick up these xs boxes anywhere online I’m sure, just google Hohner XS
That was so cool man
Thanks for tuning in brother!!
👍
i’ve been looking at super easy piano music and i can see how it can be adapted to an accordion you may want to context the parents of your little friend Oliver there and give him some lessons for things like twinkle twinkle and move up yo itsy bitsy spider
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
Yeah for sure! We’ve connected for lessons and began working on Mary Had A Little Lamb which is a good standby for learning the basics. Thanks for watching the video my friend, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
I missade it
that's not an accordion that's a concertina
A concertina is usually shaped like a stop sign 🛑 on both sides and is smaller than this… but this is pretty close in size with how small it is