Best Piano Accordions 2026

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

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 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

Alpengold Krainer 5M Cassotto - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Alpengold Krainer 5M Cassotto

by Alpengold

Classical Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Heavier than button accordions

Alpengold Krainer 5M CassottoPiano Accordion120 basses38 treble keysFive reed ranks on the treble side (with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614153

$14,134

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Scandalli Super VI Extreme - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Super VI Extreme

by Scandalli

Jazz Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Super VI ExtremePiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses41 Treble keysArtisan Scandalli reed plates5 Courses in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 363174

$13,364

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Scandalli Air VI Allblack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air VI Allblack

by Scandalli

Folk Classical Pop

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air VI AllblackPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses41 Treble keys with wooden bearings4 Courses in the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564928

$14,298

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Scandalli Intense - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Intense

by Scandalli

World Music Folk Tango

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Intense AirPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses41 Wood-bearing treble keysArtisan Scandalli reed plates5...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363182

$14,289

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Scandalli Air VI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Air VI

by Scandalli

Tango Classical Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• More complex to master

Scandalli Air VIPiano AccordionWith cassotto120 Basses41 Treble keysArtisan Scandalli reed plates5 Courses in the bass4...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363184

$13,088

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Beltuna Prestige IV 96 P GHV Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Prestige IV 96 P GHV Black

by Beltuna

Folk Tango Jazz

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Heavier than button accordions

Beltuna Prestige IV 96 P GHV BlackAccordion with Cassotto and Piccolo37 Treble keys4-Voice with 12 treble registersGHV...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558159

$10,504

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Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Indian Apple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Indian Apple

by Lanzinger

Pop Classical Tango

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More complex to master

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Indian ApplePiano Accordion96 basses38 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble sideFour reed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 570420

$7,644

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Scandalli Polifonico IX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Polifonico IX

by Scandalli

World Music Tango Classical

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More complex to master

Scandalli Polifonico IXPiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side11 treble registersFive...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 417406

$5,444

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Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII

by Startone

World Music Folk Jazz

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Requires strong physical stamina

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513157

$582

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Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKII

by Startone

Classical Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Heavier than button accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKIIPiano Accordion48 basses26 treble keysTwo reed ranks on the treble sideThree...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 520198

$461

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

#11

⭐ 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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Scandalli Air III - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air III

by Scandalli

Classical Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Requires strong physical stamina

Scandalli Air IIIPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses37 Wooden treble keysA mano reed platesDouble octave...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 363179

$9,348

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Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key blue

by Hohner

Classical World Music Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• Heavier than button accordions

Hohner Bravo III 96 Silent Key BluePiano Accordion37 Treble keys3-Course5 Treble register (7 switches)96 BassesBlack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 522389

$2,287

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sky - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sky

by Hohner

Folk Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More complex to master

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor SkyAccordionChromatic Accordion34 Treble keys72 Basses5 Treble registers2 Bass registers3...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589247

$2,198

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Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Classic Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Classic Black

by Beltuna

Classical Pop Jazz

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

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Classic BlackBeltuna Spirit IV 120 P Classic GHV Black41 Treble keys4-Voice with 12 treble...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558148

$14,738

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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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Beltuna Prestige IV 96 P GHV Black

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Indian Apple

Scandalli Polifonico IX

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKII

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury

Scandalli Air III

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key blue

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sky

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Classic Black

How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

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