How many Bass Buttons do you need? The big question.

Number of Bass Buttons is one of the most confusing options when buying your first accordion. I was faced with a similar problem. You'd know that 120 basses is the standard full size option and fewer buttons means compromising.

But it's extremely hard to understand what exactly you are compromising. Because the bass buttons are unique to accordions. Each Bass button option (12, 24, 48, 60, 72, 96, 120) has very specific limitations and advantages.

The number of options might make your head spin. When I got my first accordion, I thought that 120 basses are for professionals and fewer basses was for amateurs. Although it is not completely incorrect, that doesn't misses so many important factors.

I made this video to share my experience with people that are starting out now. If I knew the answers for these questions, I would have made an informed decision when I bough my first accordion.

Watch this video to be able to answer these questions

I am an absolute beginner, Should I learn to play the 12 bass accordion before I can play a 48/72/96/120 bass accordion? Not necessarily. You can start with a 12 bass, but you'll have to upgrade to a bigger instrument pretty soon.

What are the pros and cons of 72 bass vs 60 bass accordions? Almost the same, the 60 bass misses the diminished chords.

What can I do on a 72 bass that I can't do on a 48 bass? A lot more.

What can I do on a 96 bass that I can't do on a 72 bass? gives you added convenience with duplicate buttons.

What can I do on a 120 bass that I can't do on a 96 bass? not a lot more. a little bit more added convenience that most people won't need.

In that case is there no point in getting a 120 bass accordion? Not really. You can't find high quality pre-owned 96 bass accordions from the golden age (1950s to 1970s). So 120 bass is your only option for older accordions if you don't want to compromise on range.

I am an adult that has never played any musical instrument, can I learn on a 120 bass instrument as my first instrument? Absolutely.

Is a 120 bass instrument harder to play than a 12/48/72/96 bass instrument? Not at all. May be the 12 bass is easier to play but it is very limited. Other than that the 120 bass doesn't require any additional effort to play when compared to a 48, 72 or 96 bass instrument.

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