Jon Freeman...Irish piano accordion ? May I avail myself of your knowledge and will you forgive me for my ignorance ? I do not understand "piano". My musical abilities and training come from the kitchen and that kitchen was sparse as far as "training" goes. I cannot even read music with any degree of competance. When I try to learn vocals by sheet, I have an awful time. It's almost all by ear. Even my Bodhran training was almost all self taught by listening to and imitating recordings of the masters. The local Hranners with whom I have jammed are surprised by certain "techniques" I employ, but also compliment me on the results. Thanks for your time and effort in helping me.

CarolC....yes. I can't believe the size of it. I remember, as a child, it was much larger, but the, I was ...you know. Wait....I'll go get it.... It says MIGNON 11. It's 10 7/8" by 5 1/8" by 5 7/8, plus keyboard, when compacted. It would have been bought in Germany between 1952 and 1960. It sounds great, as far as I know.

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