Best Piano Accordions for Jazz 2025

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

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 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

Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild Oak - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P GHV Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P GHV Black

by Beltuna

Folk Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Requires strong physical stamina

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P GHV BlackPiano AccordionWith cassotto and piccolo41 Treble keys4-Course with 12 treble...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558153

$10,998

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Twilight - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Twilight

by Hohner

World Music Folk Classical

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Heavier than button accordions

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589243

$2,198

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 Sky - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette

by Scandalli

World Music Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More expensive than simple models

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 573183

$6,378

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

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

#10

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

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Wind

by Hohner

Pop Jazz World Music

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• More expensive than simple models

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589248

$2,198

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Day - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Day

by Hohner

World Music Tango Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Requires strong physical stamina

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589244

$2,198

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Night - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Night

by Hohner

Folk Pop World Music

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• More expensive than simple models

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589241

$2,198

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Alpengold Sinova 496M Nut - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Alpengold Sinova 496M Nut

by Alpengold

Tango World Music Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Higher maintenance requirements

Alpengold Sinova 496M NutPiano Accordion96 basses38 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble sideTen treble...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614155

$8,084

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Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Water - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 Jazz 2025

Alpengold Sinova 496 CMH Wild Oak

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P GHV Black

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Twilight

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sky

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key blue

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Fire

Hohner Bravo III 96 silent key white

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunrise

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Wind

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Day

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Night

Alpengold Sinova 496M Nut

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Water

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