Youngsters, to play accordion…

[Keymn]

On my gigs, I often get people approaching me about purchasing an accordion, or getting accordion for themselves, or their children. I often give advice, play music you like to play “Accordions are not just for Polka’s”. The most difficult is where to get lessons and purchase a decent accordion for a starter. Those music stores are not available anymore in many areas. Hope our influences will keep the accordion movement forward…

 

[cestjeffici]

I gave my Hohner Bravo III to my grandson after he learned to play a simple tune on it an got excited about accordions. As compensation for my good deed I bought a new Scandalli Air III CBA.

 

[dak]

I gave my Hohner Bravo III to my grandson after he learned to play a simple tune on it an got excited about accordions. As compensation for my good deed I bought a new Scandalli Air III CBA.

That sounds like overcompensation to me.

 

[Tom]

That sounds like overcompensation to me.

I don’t know, Dak, seems like the perfect idea to me. Good going Jeff!

 

[dak]

I don’t know, Dak, seems like the perfect idea to me. Good going Jeff!

Well, I gave my 37/96 PA to a niece after getting hooked on CBA. But I didn't get myself a treat in return. Well, not consciously so. I still ended up with too many accordions.

 

[Walker]

As compensation for my good deed I bought a new Scandalli Air III CBA.

That sounds like a mighty fine accordion. I'm currently considering the Air III piano version.

Would you recommend the Air III? Would be good to hear your review of it...

 

[cestjeffici]

I like the way it sounds and it fits me well. I'm new to button accordions, this is my first. My other two accordions are Roland ( 4 & 8 ) so I have nothing really to compare it to. I can say that it is much more pleasant sounding than the Hohner Bravo III. After the next meeting of the Maryland Accordion Club I'll have had it about a month and will be able to judge it against other accordions. There are some Scandallis and Beltunas in the group.

 

[OuijaBoard]

That sounds like a mighty fine accordion. I'm currently considering the Air III piano version.

Would you recommend the Air III? Would be good to hear your review of it...

The longtime master tech/teacher/player/dealer in my vicinity sold new Scandallis for a few years. I tried a couple of 96-bass Air IIIs in the shop at different times and really liked them. Easy response and that warm "Italian sound."