A 144 Einheits bandoneon with the voice of tango — zinc plates, octave tuning, fully restored and ready for its next player Why I’m selling it A couple of years ago I switched from the 144 Einheits system to the 142 Rheinische system, and since then this bandoneon has mostly sat quiet. So I’m selling […]
The Mirrored Bandoneón
How Olivier Manoury Made the Chromatic Bandoneon’s Left Hand Symmetric Olivier Manoury needs no introduction to anyone who has spent time with the chromatic — or unisonoric — bandoneon. Back in the 1920s, the French accordionist Charles Péguri devised a keyboard logic that broke with the old German Rheinische system: the same button gives the […]
Chromatic Bandoneon Keyboard Layout
Learn about chromatic bandoneons! Download FREE PDF keyboard layouts for Peguri, Manoury, & Crosio-Caliero systems. Unisonoric bandoneon explained for beginners.
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 […]
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 […]
The Mystery of Bandoneon’s 442 Hz Tuning: Why?
Anyone familiar with the bandoneon often encounters the magical number: 442. When we say that the bandoneon tuning is 442, this value represents the frequency in Hertz of the central A that serves as a reference point for tuning all the other notes of the bandoneon. If you’ve ever wondered why this precise value instead […]
Writing for Bandoneon: a Guide for Composers
Looking to learn more about writing for bandoneon and how the bandoneon can be utilized in composition? Check out this article about the unique history and features of the bandoneon, as well as offering tips and techniques for composers looking to info about writing for the bandoneon.If you are a composer or an arranger, with […]
Why study Classical Music with the bandoneon?
Improve tango by studying Bach Although it is inextricably linked to tango, the bandoneon was born in Germany as an instrument for folklore and popular music and over the years it has been played in many contexts. One of these is that of “classical” music. Let’s define classical music The more you study and deepen classical music, […]
Bandoneon Keyboard Showdown: Unisonoric vs. Bisonoric
A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right System Who starts to play the bandoneon has to take a first important choice: bisonoric or unisonoric? These are two different keyboard settings, each with its own pros and cons. The choice of the keyboards’ layout at an early stage does not affect very much the repertoire and the technical possibilities, but the choice of unisonoric can […]
Choosing the Right Chair for Bandoneon Practice
Avoiding Mistakes to Preserve Your Passion While it may seem like a minor detail, choosing the right chair for bandoneon practice is crucial to prevent physical problems, tension, and restrictions during training and performance. Personally, I experienced this importance last year when, due to an incorrect chair choice, I suffered from sciatica that prevented me […]