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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 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.
The Mengascini D 213 is a diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 21 buttons, 3 voices, 3 registers (RH) and 8 bass, 4 voices, 1T register (LH). Quality Italian craftsmanship. Mid-range, versatile model intended mostly for beginning/intermediate players.
Saltarelle Nuage Diatonic button accordion with 2 rows, 23 keys, 3 voices, 3 registers (right hand) and 8 bass with 2 registers (left hand). Comes with free straps and case.
The Saltarelle Connemara III is an Irish-tailored diatonic button accordion with 21 + 5 buttons, 3 voices, 3 registers (RH) and 12 bass, 2 registers (LH). Custom tuned on request.
The Canopée 12B is a top-of-the-range 2-row/12-bass diatonic button accordion. It is the latest addition to Saltarelle's range of diatonic accordion with stepped keyboards, replacing the Duna with softer bellows, a rounded grill. Powerful and extremely comfortable to play, the Canopée 12B is designed for advanced and demanding players.
The Beltuna Samuel 2 is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 33 buttons, 2 voices (RH) and 12 bass, 4 voices, 3 registers (LH). It features Typo a Mano reeds and is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.
Beltuna Sonora Plus is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 33 buttons, 4 voices (RH) and 12 bass, 5 voices (LH). It features A Mano reeds and is suitable for all levels.Also available with Typo a Mano reeds (Sonora Emotion)
The Beltuna Alex 3 is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 21+5 buttons, 3 voices, 3 registers (RH) and 12 bass, 4 voices, 4 registers (LH). It features Typo a Mano reeds and is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.
The Saltarelle Atalante features 2 rows, 14 bass and 3 voices in a compact and lightweight format. A very versatile diatonic button accordion with flat keyboard, the Atalante was designed by Saltarelle, with Canadian folk music in mind (Québec), to suit the most demanding of accordionists.
The Beltuna Samuel 3 is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 33 buttons, 3 voices, 3 registers (RH) and 12 bass, 4 voices, 4 registers (LH). It features Typo a Mano reeds and is suitable for all levels.Also available with 18 bass and A Mano reeds (Beltuna Samuel 3/18).
The Canopée 18B is a top-of-the-range 3-row/18-bass diatonic button accordion. It is the latest addition to Saltarelle's range of diatonic accordion with stepped keyboards, replacing the Duna with softer bellows, a rounded grill. Powerful and extremely comfortable to play, the Canopée 18B is designed for advanced and demanding players.
Castagnari diatonic button accordion with 2 rows + 2 alternate accidental buttons 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 Alain 8 is features higher quality Tipo a mano reeds. Comes with straps and case.
Saltarelle Solstice 12-bass diatonic button accordion.
The Mengascini Tex Mex 3 is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 34 buttons, 3 voices (RH) and 12 bass (LH). High quality Italian craftsmanship. Mengascini's upper range Mexican model, intended for all levels of proficiency.
The Mengascini D 303 is a diatonic button accordion with 3 rows, 30 buttons, 3 voices, 2x2 registers (RH) and 12 bass, 4 voices, 3 registers (LH). High quality Italian craftsmanship. Upper range model intended mostly for intermediate/advanced players.