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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.
Saltarelle Laurentide diatonic button accordion, 3-row, 2-voice, 12-bass.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows and 3 voices on the right hand, and 2 registers, 12 bass and 3 voices on the left hand. Open keyboard mechanics, solid cherrywood box. Tuning : Demi-Swing (custom tuned on request) The Fazzy is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano).
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows + 2 alternate accidental buttons and 3 voices on the right hand, and 2 registers, 12 bass and 3 voices on the left hand (G-C). Tuning : Demi-Swing (custom-tuned on request) The Alain 12 is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano).
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 4 voices, 7 registers (7 effects) on the right hand, 8 bass, 3 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry wood). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Montmartre accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 2 voices on the right hand, 18 bass, 2 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry wood). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Evo accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 ½ rows, 3 voices, 5 registers 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 Mory accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 2 voices on the right-hand, Milleret/Pignol keyboard, 8 bass (diagonally), 2 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (wenge). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The MAS accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows and 3 voices on the right hand, and 2 registers mounted on the grille, 12 bass, 3 voices and 4 bass/chord registers on the left hand. Stepped keyboard, solid cherrywood box. Tuning : Demi-Swing (custom tuned on request) The 1914 is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano).
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 3 voices, 5 registers 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 Handry 12 accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 12 buttons, 1 voice (RH) and 8 bass, 1 voice (LH) in G/C (or any other layout). The Giordy is Castagnari's most compact and lightweight diatonic accordion, crafted in remarkable quality for beginners and confirmed globe-trotters alike. Wood: cherry, maple, walnut, or padauk.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 2 voices on the right hand, and 18 bass, 2 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry, wenge or maple). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Matris accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds. Comes with straps and a case, and a 5 year warranty.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 3 voices, 1 register (2 effects) on the right hand, 8 bass, 3 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (wenge). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Sonu accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
3-row Bi-sound accordion, with 24 single-sound basses. Designed according to the Darwin system, a model halfway between diatonic and chromatic, with the advantages of the Diato in the right hand, and a left hand equipped with 12 basses and 12 chords without thirds.Sold with tuning of your choice and first tuning modification offered (for 6 months). 5...
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)
Castagnari Diatonic button accordion with 2 rows + 2 alternate accidental buttons, 2 voices (RH) and 8 bass G/C, 3 voices (LH). Tuning: demi-swing (custom-tuned on request) The Stephania boasts the finest "Tipo a mano" reed quality.
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)
3-row Bi-sound accordion, with 24 single-sound basses. Designed according to the Darwin system, a model halfway between diatonic and chromatic, with the advantages of the Diato in the right hand, and a left hand equipped with 12 basses and 12 chords without thirds.Sold with tuning of your choice and first tuning modification offered (for 6 months). 5...
Saltarelle Swift diatonic button accordion