There exist two usual modes of fingering systems for the bandonion: the 142-tone keyboard layout which is used in Argentina too, and the german 144-tone system. But there still exist little bandonions with 110 tones. My book „Bandoneon – the first steps“ relates to these student instruments.
The high spot: the fingering plan of these small bandonions will work also on the two big types of instrument. This is amazing! Therefore this book might be useful for all. No matter whether you own a 110-, 142-, or 144-bass instrument: you may use the pieces for your first steps.
Please note: The following fingering charts refer to the book “Bandoneon – the first steps”. If you are looking for complete fingering charts for the 142- and 144-note bandoneon, you should go to the websites of the bandoneon makers. You can find many fingering plans (also for exotic and rare instruments) on Prof. Jörg Bleymehl’s website http://www.bandochords.de.
110 tone student’s bandonion
1. Diskant = right side
open the Bellows
push the bellows
2. Bass = left side
open the Bellows**
push the bellows**
* on some instruments, these notes are one octave lower
** Pink buttons = differ from larger instruments
„144“ = according with 144 tone „Einheits“ Bandoneon, but not with 142 tone
„142“ = according with 142 tone Tango Instruments, but not with 144 tone
This way you’ll find the buttons,
if your instrument has 142 tones
black buttons: these are the four buttons for starting in chapter 1
This way you’ll find the buttons,
if your instrument has 144 tones
black buttons: these are the four buttons for starting in chapter 1
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