The pressing on the key raises the pallet which allows air to enter the reed chamber and air flow stops as the key is released. The bellows gives the main method of articulation and is the most dominant component of the accordion. It creates vacuum and pressure which directs the air to the reeds for vibration that produces sound. It was established in the orchestra around the middle of 1700 but was usually used in performances with a military disposition. It was not used in symphonies until Beethoven wrote parts for it in his 5th symphony. Michael Janusch, a flute teacher, created the multi-key piccolo. It was like the flute with 6 keys which was traditional at that time. The portion where you blow into is the mouthpiece which is usually constructed from metal, hard rubber, or styrene plastic. The part that creates the sound is the reed. It is made of cane that serves as a membrane to the mouthpiece opening. While the sax is being played, the reed is caught in between the mouthpiece and the saxophone player s lip. Smaller guitars made of mahogany are very good for blues while nylon string guitars made with rosewood are for classical playing. Flamenco playing is best with nylon string guitars made with Spanish cypress which are thinner than the classical guitar. Acoustic guitar care The best way to keep the acoustic guitar from accumulating dirt is using a case for storage protection but you could also use a cover. There are a lot of theories about the origin of the sitar. Unfortunately, most of which are historically inaccurate and, thus, impossible. The most common theory is that Amir Khusru invented the sitar around 1300 AD. This is a different Amir Khusru from the one stated above. The Amir Khusru of the 1300 AD was a popular personality and is an image for the Hindustani Sangeet. Because any herdsman had all the materials needed which are a reed pipe and sheep or goat skin, bagpipes might have been from a rustic instrument in various cultures. Many historians think that it started in Sumaria and it was also cited in the Holy Bible. A roman historian even recorded that Emperor Nero played the bagpipe.