Best Piano Accordions for Folk 2025

Perfect piano accordions for folk - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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 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 Air Mini - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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 Studio IV 96 P Luxe Blue Shad. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Studio IV 96 P Luxe Blue Shad.

by Beltuna

Folk Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• More expensive than simple models

Beltuna Studio IV 96 P Luxe Blue Shad.Piano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side12 treble...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558163

$7,038

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Fire - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Fire

by Hohner

Classical Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Higher maintenance requirements

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor FireAccordionChromatic accordion34 Treble keys72 Basses5 Treble registers2 Bass registers3...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589251

$2,198

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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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Hohner Bravo II 48 White silent key - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Bravo II 48 White silent key

by Hohner

Pop Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Heavier than button accordions

Hohner Bravo II 48 White silent keyPiano Accordion26 Treble keys2-Voices2 Registers48 BassesBlack register...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 522418

$1,528

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

⭐ 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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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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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Water - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Water

by Hohner

Classical Jazz Tango

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Higher maintenance requirements

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor WaterAccordionChromatic accordion34 Treble keys72 Basses5 Treble registers2 Bass registers3...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589246

$2,198

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Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV Walnut

by Beltuna

World Music Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• More expensive than simple models

Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV WalnutPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side12+2 treble...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558152

$14,518

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth

by Hohner

Tango Jazz Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Requires strong physical stamina

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor EarthAccordionChromatic accordion34 Treble keys72 Basses5 Treble registers2 Bass registers3...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589250

$2,198

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunset - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunset

by Hohner

Jazz Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More complex to master

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589245

$2,198

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Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild Oak - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild Oak

by Alpengold

Classical World Music Jazz

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More complex to master

Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild OakPiano AccordionBody size like a 96 bass model120 basses38 treble keysFour reed ranks...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614154

$11,934

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

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key white

by Hohner

Folk Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• More complex to master

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key whitePiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideSeven...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 522390

$2,287

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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 for Folk 2025

Scandalli Air VI Allblack

Scandalli Air Mini

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury

Beltuna Studio IV 96 P Luxe Blue Shad.

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Fire

Alpengold Krainer 5M Cassotto

Hohner Bravo II 48 White silent key

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key blue

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact Fly

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Water

Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV Walnut

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunset

Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild Oak

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key white

How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

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