Best Piano Accordions for Tango 2026

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

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

Lanzinger Model Elite IV 96 C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Lanzinger Model Elite IV 96 C

by Lanzinger

Classical Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Professional concert capabilities

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Higher maintenance requirements

Lanzinger Model Elite IV 96 CPiano Accordion with Cassotto96 Basses38 Treble keys4 Reed ranks on the trebleside5 Reed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570418

$10,008

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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 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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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 Sunset - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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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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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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 White silent key - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Bravo III 72 White silent key

by Hohner

Tango World Music Pop

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Higher maintenance requirements

Hohner Bravo III 72 White silent keyPiano AccordionSuitable for beginners72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 522419

$1,868

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Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Yew - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Yew

by Lanzinger

World Music Tango Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More expensive than simple models

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH YewPiano Accordion96 Basses38 Treble keys4 Voices descant4 Voices bass10 Treble registers4...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570419

$7,644

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Alpengold Krainer 5M Cassotto - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

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

#13

⭐ 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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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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Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 Tango 2026

Lanzinger Model Elite IV 96 C

Scandalli Air VI Allblack

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P GHV Black

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Sunset

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Earth

Beltuna Spirit IV 120 P Compact Luxury

Beltuna Prestige IV 120 P Compact Fly

Hohner Bravo III 72 myColor Twilight

Hohner Bravo III 72 White silent key

Lanzinger Model IV 96 MH Yew

Alpengold Krainer 5M Cassotto

Beltuna Studio IV 96 P Luxe Blue Shad.

Alpengold Sinova 496M Nut

Beltuna Leader IV 120 GHV Walnut

How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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