Sound Differences

Question 1

What are the primary auditory differences between accordions and concertinas?

Answer 1

the accordion has more range (can play high and low notes), the concertina is higher-pitched and can’t play drones or harmonies

Question 2

What are the primary auditory differences between flutes and whistles?

Answer 2

Flutes sound woodier and warmer, whistles are tin - more metallic sound and can be higher pitched

Question 3

What are the primary auditory differences between guitars and bouzoukis?

Answer 3

guitar is more classical and cleaner with less of a drone, bouzoukis are more twangy and metallic - they have 8 strings (4 pairs) so the sound is less clean

Question 4

What are the primary auditory differences between bones and bodhrans?

Answer 4

bones sound like spoons and are very loud (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE GUITAR CHICK), bodhrans are softer and lower pitched