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The Shape-Shifting Sounds of the Accordion | Maria Telesheva | TED

Musician Maria Telesheva plays the accordion like a second set of lungs, showcasing this powerhouse instrument and its impressive 226 buttons — whether she’s playing Bach or the Beatles. In this talk and performance, she discusses how she fell in love with this musical acrobat and plays two beautiful songs. (Recorded at Play@TED on May…

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Musician Maria Telesheva plays the accordion like a second set of lungs, showcasing this powerhouse instrument and its impressive 226 buttons — whether she’s playing Bach or the Beatles. In this talk and performance, she discusses how she fell in love with this musical acrobat and plays two beautiful songs. (Recorded at Play@TED on May 14, 2026)

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  1. @BuiNhatAnh-e4j

    October 3, 2026 at 11:09 am

    never realized how complex an accordion is until she mentioned the 226 buttons. Absolute mastery

  2. @maranathaverdadyjusticia9596

    October 3, 2026 at 11:23 am

    BRAVO

  3. @private-1

    October 3, 2026 at 11:29 am

    Wonderful

  4. @eggceladus

    October 3, 2026 at 11:40 am

    she cant even see the buttons when she plays it. i guess you play it by feel

    • @carpo719

      October 3, 2026 at 11:44 am

      Most folks who Master an instrument don’t need to look at it when they play
      That’s why so many guitarists close their eyes

    • @Christian-m3e5m

      October 3, 2026 at 2:06 pm

      My dad went blind in his early 30s but he could still rip on his accordion. 😢 i miss them

  5. @RenataJensen

    October 3, 2026 at 1:42 pm

    Such a sweet creature, beautiful performance ❤

  6. @RidwaanCabdixakiin

    October 3, 2026 at 2:17 pm

    Can I play this music,I like a dance and songs , everyday I hear love songs, she was playing like an expert wooow I amazed those music❤🎉

  7. @romchiks

    October 3, 2026 at 2:41 pm

    Это баян! 😁

  8. @drumbum3.142

    October 3, 2026 at 3:01 pm

    – Along with being a Breezy, Warm, Enjoyable, if not Stupid Dumb film; Accordian plays a moderate part in the soundtrack of Knight & Day 🎭

  9. @TheThagenesis

    October 3, 2026 at 4:59 pm

    I get dizzy just by watching her fingers…

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