Malaguena, Roland FR-8x V-Accordion, Richard Noel

Visit my web site at www.noelaccordion.com for more information. Ernesto Lecuona composed this hugely popular song in 1928. I am performing this piece on the Roland FR-8x v-accordion. All sounds heard in this video are from the 8x only--no external modules or other sound effects are used. Percussion effects are added to the bass and chords in selected sections of the song. They include different flamenco vocals, castanets, and a tambourine. The acoustic guitar is featured in the treble, bass, and chord sections, sometimes as a solo, and at other times in unison with accordion reeds. Accordion reeds are also heard as a solo instrument as well as with the guitar. Instead of proceeding to a different User Program, at times I simply press a button on the grill to alternate between acoustic guitar and accordion reeds.