In this bandoneón tutorial I explain the first of a series of preparatory exercises. After having dedicated a series of videos to the fundamental aspects of the technique, with this bandoneón tutorial we begin the practical exercises. In particular we start with the series of Iniciales, which are the first exercises of technique I studied […]
Chromatic Bandoneon Keyboard Layout
Learn about chromatic bandoneons! Download FREE PDF keyboard layouts for Peguri, Manoury, & Crosio-Caliero systems. Unisonoric bandoneon explained for beginners.
From Stage Panic to Expression
A Lesson from the Bandoneon to Move from Stage Panic to Expressiveness 2024 is coming to an end and I have been very busy during this year preparing for a Conservatory exam and a series of concerts here in Buenos Aires. During this time, the themes of public performance and stage panic have been central […]
Fred Dömpke, Pioneer of Jazz Bandoneon
Who is Fred Dömpke and why should deserve more consideration among the bandoneon players? The bandoneon is conquering a significant role in jazz. Many bandoneon players are exploring this genre and are enriching it with interesting sounds and musical feelings, especially from tango. Thanks to an assiduous German reader of this blog, I discovered a […]
The Best Bandoneon Price to Buy the Right Bandoneon
The Bandoneon Price depends on the type of Bandoneon you want to buy. Last updated: September 2026 The equation is simple: if you want to learn to play the bandoneon, you need to have a bandoneon. But do you know which is a good bandoneon price to pay for? A very common problem is wanting […]
Interview with Baltazar Estol, Bandoneon Maker
Discussing Bandoneon Making with Baltazar Estol A few years ago I saw a video by M. Rodolfo Daluisio playing a bandoneon built by Baltazar Estol. Until that moment I thought that brand new bandoneons were prerogative of Europe. When I arrived in Buenos Aires I often heard about Baltazar Estol and his prodigious instruments, and […]
Bisonoric 142 Bandoneon Keyboard Layout
Download PDF bandoneon keyboard layout Having a bandoneon keyboard layout is fundamental to study the bandoneon and to know the correct position of the keys. In this article I discuss and make available the keyboard layout for the bandoneon 142, the traditional bandoneon for tango and the most used worldwide. The bandoneon is a German […]
Pedro Maffia: the Innovator of Tango and Bandoneon
August is a special month for tango enthusiasts as we celebrate the birth of Pedro Maffia, a pivotal figure in the history of tango and a great innovator of bandoneon technique. Pedro Maffia: a genius of tango and bandoneon In another post, I discussed Walter Porschmann, a forgotten bandoneon virtuoso. The case of Pedro Maffia […]
Accordion Players learning bandoneon: 3 common mistakes
Avoid 3 common mistakes when switching from accordion to bandoneon. Learn essential techniques for a smooth transition. Today, we’re talking about two instruments that are often confused: the accordion and the bandoneon. Both are bellows instruments, so it’s easy to think their playing techniques are similar. Many accordion players start playing the bandoneon, and I […]
History of Bandoneon in Germany during Nazi Era
An History of Bandoneon from its genesis to its decline in Germany during and after WWII Foreword This article is not an apology for Nazism nor an indictment of Germany’s past.It’s just the history of bandoneon during a specific period of Germany: It is based on historical evidence and public documents, and should be considered as a historical and […]