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 AWESOME VINTAGE ITALIAN SCANDALLI ACCORDIAN NUMBERED  US $599.00
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 Piersanti Accordion Studies NOS Out Of Print US $20.00
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 1940s SOPRANI CASTELLO ACCORDIAN US $265.00
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 BELL LMH STROLLER TONE CHAMBER ACCORDION ACCORDIAN US $1,099.00
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 Sticker for Button Piano Accordion Strap or Case NEW US $1.95
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 1928 Pietro Deiro The Little Accordionist Album Vol 3 US $5.00
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 Hohner Atlantic IV 120 Bass Piano Accordion w Case US $3,000.00
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 Robotti Accordion Piano Awesome Tone Chamber VERY RARE US $399.99
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 Iorio Classique Accorgan Rhythm Unit US $3,200.00
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 ACCORDION SHOULDERS STRAPS BRACKETS US $12.69
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 SOFIA MARI SM 3232 ACCORDION US $275.00
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 Paolo Soprani Professionale IV Piano Accordian US $2,500.00
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 Hohner Atlantic IV De Luxe Deluxe Piano Accordion US $995.00
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 Vintage 1950s S 32 Giulietti Classic B W Accordion US $299.00
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 Vintage HOHNER Smaller Piano Accordion Pat1931 w case US $99.00
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 Vintage Accordion Piano Made In Italy Pearl VERY NICE US $199.95
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 HOHNER HOHNICA 2353 72 BASS ACCORDION W CASE STRAP US $589.99
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 RARE ANTIQUE SABBATINI CASTLEFIDARDO PIANO ACCORDION US $495.00
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 ACCORDION STRAPS CELTIC TRIM 1 1 2 AWSOME 130 US $29.70
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 Hohner Starlet 40 Piano Accordion US $350.00
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 Vintage Scandalli Accordian Accordion Italy 466 24 case US $299.00
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 Dazzling Red White Blue Child Piano Accordion US $5.90
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 Antique Manfrini Morelli Accordion Late 50s US $28.00
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 ACCORDION STRAPS LEATHER EXCEPT PADDING SUPER ADJ 40 US $29.99
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 Giulietti S32 SEAY Deluxe Electric Accordion S32 US $695.00
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 NEW HOHNER HOHNICA 2352 PIANO ACCORDION ACCORDIAN $0 SH US $415.00
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 Accordion WELTMEISTER Stella 80 bass 3 4 German US $319.00
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 Accordion ROYAL STANDART MONTANA weltmeister 120 bass US $590.00
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 Vintage German Accordion BARCAROLE weltmeister 120 bass US $650.00
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 FIRST PIANO ACCORDION ALBUM BYTWTHURBAN 23xPAGES US $1.55
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 NEW 2010 BLACK 48 BASS PIANO ACCORDION ITALIAN US $299.95
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 30s Marino piano accordion w case IT WORKS US $11.50 |
 AWESOME PEARLY CRUCIANELLI PANCORDION PIANO ACCORDION US $100.00
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 BRAND NEW KIDS PIANO ACCORDION 17 KEYS 8 BASS GREEN US $44.95
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 Vintage Estate BELLONA ROYAL STANDARD ACCORDION Germany US $79.99
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 NEW 32 BASS ACCORDION PIANO 3 SWITCH 30 KEY WARRANTY US $244.95
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 15 LOUISIANA CAJUN CLASSICS for PIANO ACCORDION SONGBK US $9.50
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 Vintage Bernelli Accordion US $50.00
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 EXCELSIOR ACCORDIONA with 9 presets US $107.50
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 TITANO VIRTUOSO TUBE CHAMBER ACCORDION ACCORDIAN US $1,499.00
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Any tips on buying a Piano Accordion for the first time?
I've decided to diversify my ability to play instruments. At the moment I can play Guitar, Piano, Bass and Harmonica. I really like the idea of being able to play accordion, the sound is great and it seems like a very expressive instrument.
I really have no idea what I should be looking at, my budget is around £100 (I know it's not much) but I've found a few around ebay for that price.
Would a 32 bass key Accordion be better than a 48?
Anything I should look for in particular?
Thanks so much 
I should say that one of the most important things to look for (unless you're buying a brand new instrument a la Hohner etc) is to check there are no leaks or any damage to the bellows. Keys and buttons are easily replaced but with dodgy bellows you might as well resort to a new one altogether.
For good musical reasons the 48 button one would be superior - with a cost to match! - so if you've not played one much before, go for the smaller model - try a second-hand one in good condition and then if you grow to love playing it you can always sell that one and go for a newer bigger version.
Good luck - there's not many P/A players about apart from those in the P/A clubs.
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DescriptionThe Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem has chosen to work in a trio setting this time out, accompanied by Francois Couturier on piano and Jean-Louis Matinier on accordion. Brahem states in the liner notes that these pieces were actually composed on the piano, emerging while he was taking a much-needed short break from his primary instrument... |
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Fernando Ortega - Beginnings
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DescriptionBEGINNINGS - the premiere collector's edition of early Fernando Ortega recordings (1993 - 1996). Included in this comprehensive compilation are selections from Fernando's first four albums produced by Randolf Productions, Inc... |
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OMC - How Bizarre
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Piano Accordion for Absolute Beginners
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DescriptionContents Possibly the best way to start playing the piano accordion! Chris shows you how to play some simple tunes and gives helpful hints for new accordionists Step-by-step and note-for-note No musical knowledge required Chris Parkinson s straightforward and easy to understand method teaches the absolute beginner the basics of playing piano accordion... |
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Deluxe Accordion
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DescriptionFor the serious young beginner with all the features of a full-sized accordion. 22 full length white and black keys (sharps and flats) with 8 bass buttons plus one air key. (C Chromatic Scale) 10" x 10" x 5" (Ages 8-Adult) Features
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RUGERI 32 KEY MELODICA WITH CASE
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DescriptionRugeri 32 key melodica with case Features
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Crystalcello TA200 22 Key 8 Bass Piano Accordion with Carrying Bag
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Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 1
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DescriptionThis comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. Features
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Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 2
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DescriptionThis comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. Features
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Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 3
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DescriptionThis comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. Features
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What is the Difference Between a Harmonium and a Shruti Box and How are They Played?
A <a href="http://www.prestomusicstore.com/product-detail.php?pid=MFG-HMMC">Harmonium</a> is a musical instrument which is similar to a Pipe Organ or a Reed Organ. When air is blown through the reed, it produces a sound similar to that of an accordion. The British introduced this instrument in India and the type used in Indian music is hand-operated.
Alexander Debain invented the harmonium in the Paris in 1842. In the late 19th century, this instrument began to attain popularity in the West. Small churches started using harmoniums instead of pipe organs. Harmoniums were popular because of their light weight and ease of transportation. It also works well regardless of the heat and humidity.
Harmoniums are generally with one, two, or three sets of reeds and occasionally up to four sets. Classical instrumentalists use one-reed harmoniums; The three reed harmoniums are used by musicians playing for gawalli. To play the instrument, it requires a pumping of the bellows with one hand and taping of the keys with other.
French-made hand–pumped harmoniums have become very popular in India because they are easy to learn. Further additions of the drone stops and scale changing mechanisms in India have developed in the harmoniums. Hand-held harmoniums were introduced in India. This had a quick response because the musicians played the instrument sitting on the floor.
The qualities of harmonium suits well for group singing, large voice classes and also as a template for standardized raga grammar. This instrument was banned by All India Radio (1940 to1971) because of its inability to produce slides between notes. Hindus and Sikh largely use harmoniums for bhajan and kirtan.
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Shruti Box</a> is a traditional instrument based on a system of bellows. It is used to provide a drone in the concert of Indian classical music. It is usually accompanied with other instruments, particularly the flute. The electronic shruti box is used widely nowadays. It is called “shruti petti” in Tamil and the “sur peti” in Hindi. Since it is hand-pumped, it produces a pulsating constant chord that supports the right rhythm for the music being played.
A German company exported shruti boxes to India. These boxes were manufactured by a company in India as well. The craftsmanship on these shruti boxes are the of best quality and the reeds are made by top reed makers. The dimensions of the shruti boxes are 11 ¾”L x 9”H x 3?W. It has a padded bag and a shoulder strap. There are three models in shruti boxes – C to C, a lower G to G, or the lowest F to F in chromatic half steps.
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