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Diatonic button accordions (or melodeons) have a melody-side keyboard with one or more rows, each producing the notes of a single diatonic scale. Diatonic button accordions generally have two diatonic rows (usually in the key of G and C) and sometimes a row for accidentals. Diatonic button accordions often have a bisonoric keyboard, making them ...
Diatonic button accordions (or melodeons) have a melody-side keyboard with one or more rows, each producing the notes of a single diatonic scale. Diatonic button accordions generally have two diatonic rows (usually in the key of G and C) and sometimes a row for accidentals. Diatonic button accordions often have a bisonoric keyboard, making them smaller in size than their "chromatic" counterparts. These instruments are found in most traditional folk music throughout the world.
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This range of diatonic button accordions consists of top brand (Saltarelle, Castagnari, etc.) instruments that are specially designed for folk music. Their “stepped” keyboard features raised buttons, as per the French traditional standard. Those available in stock are in G/C (most played). All other keys can be made to order.
This range is composed of flat keyboard diatonic button accordions made by top brands (Saltarelle, Castagnari, etc.) and used traditionnally accross the Irish Folk repertoire for convenience purposes (mostly to maximize playing speed).
Diatonic accordions with a different key from Sol/Do, like the Do#/Ré used in Ireland, the La/Ré, practical for singing with, or for certain pieces of Breton trad, the Do/Fa...
These models are new and used models available, but of course it is possible to order any model in a tone of your choice.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows and 8 bass (G/C). Box made of walnut tree wood, traditional fingerboard. Tuning: demi-swing (custom-tuned on request) Accidental featured on the first key of each row.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 2 voices on the right hand, 12 bass, 3 voices, 4 registers on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry or walnut wood). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Rik accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Saltarelle Bouebe Diatonic Accordion (2 rows, 8 bass, A/D). Ideal instrument for beginners seeking a quality diatonic accordion to play in the keys of A-D. Wood: solid cherry wood. Tuning: swing (custom tuned on request) Accidental on each row’s first button.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion in a highly compact design with 2 rows, 1 voice (RH) and 8 bass, 2 voices (LH). Wood: maple, cherry, walnut (pictured). The Lilly is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano). In Stock: Walnut.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion, 2-row, 8-bass, G/C.A great classic from Castagnari.Wood: cherry or walnut.Tuning: swing (custom tuned on request)Accidental on first key of each row.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2-row, 2 voices (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices (LH) in G/C. Small but versatile, the Brincu is a quality study accordion designed for beginners. Wood: walnut. Tuning: demi-swing (custom-tuned on request)
Saltarelle Notos diatonic button accordion 2-row, 8-bass, G/C.
Saltarelle The Irish Bouëbe: 2-row, 8-bass, G/C.
The Saltarelle Mantique is a very compact and affordable 3-row diatonic button accordion. This model stands among the most affordable 3-row/12-bass diatonic button squeezeboxes on the market. Designed for sophisticated beginners, it is also suitable for more advanced players.
The Saltarelle Aether 2 features 2 rows, 8 bass and 3 voices in an extremely compact and lightweight format (3,1 kg). The Aether 2 is the latest diatonic button accordion from Salterelle that is specially tailored for Irish folk music. Comfortable, fast and responsive, it was made based on the Aether 3, which was designed for and in cooperation with...
Saltarelle Tara diatonic button accordion, 2-row, 8-bass, 3-voice, top-class, Irish.
Saltarelle Awen diatonic button accordion 2-row, 3-voice, 8-bass.A punchy and powerful instrument, the latest addition to Saltarelle’s “Irish” range.
The Saltarelle Aether 3 features 2 rows, 8 bass and 3 voices in an extremely compact and lightweight format (3,4 kg), and is also available in natural cherry wood. The Aether 3 is the latest diatonic button accordion from Salterelle that is specially tailored for Irish folk music. Comfortable, fast and responsive, it was designed for and in cooperation...
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 2 voices (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices (LH) in BC (or any other key layout). The Ciacy is an entry-level model into Castagnari's Irish range, and remains nonetheless a high quality and versatile diatonic button accordion. Wood: cherry or walnut. Tuning: demi swing (custom-tuned on request)
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 3 voices (musette-tuned) on the right hand, and 8 bass, 3 voices on the left hand, in GC (or any other key layout). A remarkably versatile model in Castagnari's "small size" + "typo a mano" range. Wood: cherry or walnut. Tuning: Swing (custom-tuned on request)
The Endymion is the two and a half rows of 12 basses on a flat keyboard.This is a very versatile diatonic accordion.It is recommended to progress in diato by diversifying its repertoire.
Saltarelle Conemara II diatonic button accordion: 2 1⁄2-row, 12-bass, G/C. The accordion used by Máirtín O'Connor.
Saltarelle Rivage diatonic button accordion: 2 1⁄2-row, 12-bass, 3-voice, top class.Offers a wealth of tonal colours.