Best Piano Accordions 2026

Top-rated piano accordions 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Jazz For Folk For Pop For World Music For Tango

BRANDS: Hohner Scandalli Thomann Beltuna Startone Alpengold

Scandalli Super L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Super L

by Scandalli

Folk World Music Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Super LPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side13 treble registers and 1...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363170

$8,964

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Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive

by Scandalli

Folk World Music Tango

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Tierra 96/37 OlivePiano Accordion96 Basses37 Treble keys with wooden bearings4 Reed ranks on the treble side5...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 493091

$6,874

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Scandalli Air V - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air V

by Scandalli

Folk Tango Pop

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• More complex to master

Scandalli Air VPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side13 treble registers + 1 master...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 494640

$11,218

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Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKII

by Startone

Folk World Music Pop

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Higher maintenance requirements

Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKIIPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideSeven...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513162

$824

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Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury

by Beltuna

World Music Classical Tango

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Requires strong physical stamina

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact LuxuryPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side12...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556836

$18,368

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Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact Fly - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact Fly

by Beltuna

Pop Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Requires strong physical stamina

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact FlyPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side12 treble...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558158

$13,198

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Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive

by Scandalli

Jazz Classical Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More complex to master

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 OlivePiano Accordion96 basses34 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble sideNine treble...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 493089

$6,378

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Thomann Concert IV/V 120 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann Concert IV/V 120

by Thomann

Pop Tango Folk

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Heavier than button accordions

Thomann Concert IV/V 120Concert IV / V Accordion120 BassesDouble octave tuning41 Treble keysFour reed ranks on the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 160972

$5,114

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Thomann Concert IV/V 96 Musette - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann Concert IV/V 96 Musette

by Thomann

Tango Folk World Music

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Heavier than button accordions

Thomann Concert IV/V 96 MusetteAccordion37 Treble keysFour Reed ranks on the treble sideFive Reed ranks on the bass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 160963

$4,707

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Thomann Alpin III 72 M - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann Alpin III 72 M

by Thomann

Jazz Tango Folk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Requires strong physical stamina

Thomann Alpin III 72 MPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideSix treble registersFour...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 172992

$4,421

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Scandalli Air Mini - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Air Mini

by Scandalli

Tango Folk Classical

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air MiniPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive treble registersFour...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614388

$3,848

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Thomann Junior III 84 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann Junior III 84 White

by Thomann

Tango Folk Classical

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More complex to master

Thomann Junior III/IV 72 WhiteAccordion72 Basses34 Mother-of-pearl treble keys3 Chords5 Treble...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 153587

$2,528

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Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII

by Startone

Folk Jazz World Music

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Higher maintenance requirements

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKIIPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 513159

$582

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Thomann Alpin IV 72 MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann Alpin IV 72 MH

by Thomann

Classical Folk Tango

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More complex to master

Thomann Alpin IV 72 MHPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble sideEight treble...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 220254

$5,433

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunrise - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunrise

by Hohner

Jazz Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Heavier than button accordions

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor SunriseAccordionChromatic accordion34 Treble keys72 Basses5 Treble registers2 Bass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589249

$2,198

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How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced piano accordions typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Piano Accordions 2026

Scandalli Super L

Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive

Scandalli Air V

Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKII

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact Fly

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive

Thomann Concert IV/V 120

Thomann Concert IV/V 96 Musette

Thomann Alpin III 72 M

Scandalli Air Mini

Thomann Junior III 84 White

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII

Thomann Alpin IV 72 MH

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunrise

How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

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