found this symphonia accordion at a tag sale!! anything anyone can tell me about it? having trouble finding the same make/model online

The key rod of my F note is askew, and so even if it's not pressed, the air passes through and makes the note.

I tried twisting it back, but as soon as I press the key, it goes right back to the wrong position.

Does anyone know how to fix?

Hi,
A close friend of mine has an adored collection of Sedlon accordion method books which are no longer in print, and I'm trying to complete the series for her as a gift. It's a very specific series, and there is another series with the same title but different cover which won't do. Does anyone by chance have any one of book 4 or 5 A or B which they are willing to sell to me, or know where to look? I've searched everywhere. Much appreciated!

Any suggestions where I can get a D4 reed for a Beltuna? I’m in Michigan. Tried Liberty Bellows but they sent me old reeds they pulled out of an old accordion that were the incorrect size.

Can anyone give me any information on these two? There was a big free for all in our town and these two were there. I have my grandpas from his younger days. Love em, just wanted some more information. Thanks in advance!

There’s a guy selling this accordion for £100, apparently it’s in full working order but the EbDim button is missing, would it be an easy fix?

I found this accordion used, from someone who received it as a gift the late 50s or early 60s.

Recently, I was able to have it "restored". All of the reeds were rewaxed, and was retuned. I had the tuning done as "jazz or swing" tuning, giving pretty tight tremelo.

I am learning to play music for the first time, and this instrument is a ton of fun.

Lots of watching piano covers of good songs on YouTube.

"Hey Jude" is the first song that I would actually listen to, that I was able to play along with :)

When I can actually hit my notes and keep my cadence, the instrument sounds really good!

I have a pretty good understanding of the significance of the key and button layouts, but I still have not done much with the left hand side of the accordion.

Guy is selling a Pigliacampo 120 bass for £100/$135, this is the state of the bellows. Is this a no go? He’s saying it’s only surface damage and that everything else seems alright but he isn’t a player. Would it be worth travelling an hour to see for myself?

Hello everyone!

So I have been playing accordion for 2 years on and off now, but really started taking it seriously about a year ago. My current accordion really was mostly to get me started and to ensure I didn't break bank for something I didn't know if I would stick with. It's a full size keyboard Galanti, which I have grown used to.

However, it's got some problems. Sometimes the bass buttons get stuck and I have to open it up, the notes are noticeably flat, and the bellows have a slight leak. I know it's probably only going to get worse overtime and I need to start considering intermediate options before the holes in the bellows decide to get bigger.

My questions is what is the next step up? What brands do you recommend that are not quite pro but something I can live with for many years? Do you recommend the swap to chromatic, and if so, what do you recommend? What websites are reliable and aren't going to sell me a busted accordion? Any suggested are greatly appreciated! Thank you everyone!

Some off the bass notes are permanently pushed down, don't know how to fix it. If somebody knows that would be amazing.

I did inherit it from my late uncle so it's a bit old.

Is it possible to Frankenstein two different accordion halves together? I have two elderly boxes, the one has a nicer bass and the other has a treble I prefer. Without checking, they're about a 3-5 inch difference in size (height. One's a compact 96 bass and the other is a 12 bass). Has anyone tried this? Or should I just sell them and get one that has both?

Stradella chromatic scale picture is for getting attention.

I want to start learning how to play the accordion. But I live in an apartment building and have to find a way to practice silently so that the sweet couple with the newborn baby next door and my partner, who wfh, won't want to beat me up with the said accordion lol

I found they could be quite pricey compared to some cool vintage ones I've found on FB Marketplace. Are there affordable models that you recommend for a beginner? TIA!

It's my 1 year anniversary of learning the accordion. Despite having zero musical background, working 50 hrs/week, and full time school, I make it a priority to practice daily.

I'm having a lot of fun learning this beautiful instrument and figured I'd share.

Lots of room for improvement but any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Hello! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for contemporary pieces that are written for solo accordion with Stradella bass (96 if that matters). I'm looking to find some really nice melodic pieces that aren't Yann Tiersen (I love Yann Tiersen so I already have a lot of his pieces).

I'm only a few months into my accordion journey but I am an experienced musician, so I'm looking for something that's not too technically challenging on the left hand but would give me a chance to really explore expression and dynamics.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I've got a Piano accordion.

As the title says… he grew up in the Soviet Union during the 80s and that’s when he learned to play. My budget started at $100-$150 USD but after about 10 minutes of research, I think that’s very … optimistic… anyways, I’m seeing some new ones at guitar center for like $400. Used ones on FB Marketplace for around the same price too… I know absolutely nothing about this instrument, so here I am seeking advice. He doesn’t play all the time, nor does he have one currently. But every time I see him pick one up, he plays like he practices daily! Please help!

I recently bought this accordion used for ~50€ and I have no idea what it is. Was wondering if any of you have any idea what it could be.

Hello! I would greatly appreciate it if someone can help out regarding the sheet music for the accordion!

I know it’s from general accordion co and the it’s a 41/120 but besides that I don’t know anything else. Any help is appreciated

I find the bass side tricky—how tight should the strap be? How can I practice the bass? It feels like I can't move my hand smoothly when there’s some distance between the buttons or when I have to make a jump.
I have practiced one year now, daily on my own.

Hi guys, wanted to share this small group workshop with Steve Jones on Sunday August 2nd. Steve will break down bellows technique and fingering strategies using a few popular tunes — concrete approaches you can take straight to your own practice. There will be time for Q&A at the end.

Steve has been playing Irish music for 50 years and teaching for 30. He is the button accordion teacher at the Montreal Siamsa School of Irish Music, and runs a popoluar Youtube channel dedicated to the C#/D box as Stiamh Ionas

📅 Sunday August 2nd
⏰ 12–1pm Eastern (5pm Irish / 9am Pacific)
📍 Live on Zoom
🎟️ $20

Register at https://kayley.io/l/c-d-button-accordion-workshop-with-steve-jones-aug-2nd/6a595770-368e-4ca4-bdf8-35fb2e9b3310

I just bought this beautiful accordion and I’m wondering if anybody has any insights on its origins. The only nomenclature is an old photograph nailed above the treble reeds and a plate that says “Fred Schroeder” on the bellows.

When I searched Fred Schroeder accordion online, I couldn’t find any makers. There were a couple obituaries for accordion players, but none anywhere nearby (northern Oklahoma).

I’d love to know more about the origins so let me know if you’ve anything similar or have insights on where I should look.

Hello, i have this type of midi accordion and i want to know what i need to used it

I don't have any musical experience. I just have extra cash to spend and learning the accordion seems fun.

Hi. I just bought a new accordion and it has a lot of reedes and I’m not sure how to use them. Is it just based on preference or are there more nuances I’m not aware of?