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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, 2 voices (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices (LH), and exposed fingerboard. Tuning: demi-swing (custom-tuned on request) The Laura boasts the finest "Tipo a mano" reeds.
Saltarelle Cheviot diatonic button accordion: 3-row, 12-bass, G/C.
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.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 3 voices, 3 registers (5 effects) on the right hand, 18 bass, 3 voices, 4 registers on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry, walnut or paduk). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Handry 18 accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 3 voices, 3 registers (5 effects) on the right hand, 18 bass, 3 voices, 4 registers on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box with black lacquer finish. Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Handry 2000 accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 4 rows, 3 voices, 3 registers (5 effects) on the right hand, 18 bass, 3 voices, 4 registers on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry wood). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Handry 18 44 accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
The Etincelle is a super compact, 3-row diatonic button accordion Most certainly one the most lightweight 3-row/18-bass accordion on the market, and boasting Saltarelle’s signature sound and ergonomics. An impressive, compact and brilliant model, the Etincelle is aptly named! Please note that the picture used is from the 12 bass version Comes with free...
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows and 3 voices on the right hand, and 2 registers, 8 bass and 3 voices on the left hand (G-C). Tuning : Demi-Swing (custom tuned on request) The Hascy is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano).
Top-of-the-range Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 ½ rows, 2 voices on the right hand, 12 bass, 3 voices on the left hand. Closed keyboard, solid wood box (cherry or walnut wood). Tuning: demi-swing (custom tuned on request). The Dony accordion boasts premium "Tipo a mano" quality reeds.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 3 voices (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices (LH) in BC (or any other layout). Part of Castagnari's Irish range of accordions, the Dinn III has earned a great reputation in Irish folk music circles. Wood: cherry or walnut. Tuning: demi swing (custom-tuned on request)
Saltarelle Luchta diatonic button accordion: 2 ½ row, 3-voice.
The Romané is a super compact, 3-voice diatonic accordion with 5 accidental buttons.Its right-hand fingerboard features a “bass voice” stop in the middle to provide perfect handling.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 3 voices (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices (LH). Compact design. Wood: cherrywod, zebrano or walnut. The Tommy is crafted using high-quality handmade reeds (Tipo a mano).
The Lorelei is a super compact, 3-voice diatonic accordion with 2 accidental buttons.This top-of-the-range diatonic accordion boasts a great wealth of tones on the right-hand manual (5 different sounds) and a very appealing set-up on the left hand (with deep bass and thirds removal).
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.
The Etincelle is a super compact, 3-row diatonic button accordionMost certainly one the most lightweight 3-row/12-bass accordion on the market, and boasting Saltarelle’s signature sound and ergonomics.An impressive, compact and brilliant model, the Etincelle is aptly named!
The latest addition to the Saltarelle range: a 2-row 8-bass diatonic with 5 registers!
The Beltuna Sara 3+2 is a diatonic button accordion with 2½ rows, 21+2 buttons, 3 voices, 1 register (RH) and 8 bass, 3 voices, 1 register (LH). It features Typo a Mano reeds and is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.Also available with 21 buttons.