Everything you need to know about the HOHNER Varia One Piano Accordion
A compact converter accordion designed to support young musicians as they learn. 26-key piano keyboard with reduced-size keys for a more natural feel and shorter finger travel. 72-bass system with conversion between standard bass and chromatic bass, allowing players to progress towards a more complete playing style. Lightweight 4.7 kg format, compact bellows and ergonomic straps to reduce fatigue during rehearsals.
A converter accordion designed to grow with the student
The HOHNER Varia One Piano marks the brand’s return to the world of converter accordions designed for music education. Developed with input from teachers, it does more than simply reduce the dimensions of a traditional model: every element has been designed to provide a more comfortable approach for students and smaller musicians. Its goal is clear: to introduce players to the techniques specific to the converter accordion from the earliest years, without imposing the weight or bulk of an adult instrument. The Varia One Piano is therefore a relevant partner for the conservatory, music school or personal practice, with a sufficiently robust design to support lasting progress.
Keyboard design
The HOHNER Varia One Piano features a right-hand keyboard with 26 specially resized piano keys. The keys are shorter and the black keys lower than on a conventional piano accordion. This design reduces unnecessary finger movement and helps students find their bearings more easily, particularly when learning scales, chords and their first polyphonic pieces. The instrument body, keyboard, bellows and bass mechanism have been designed as a coherent whole. This approach promotes a more balanced playing posture and avoids putting the young acco
Technical specifications
| Category | Acoustic | Type of accordion | Chromatic |
| Number of bass buttons | 72 | Key format | button |
| Number of right-hand buttons | 48 | Color | Black |
| Type | converter accordion | Number of specified registers | 0 |
| Made in | Germany | Strap system | adjustable shoulder straps, ergonomic left-hand strap and bellows strap |
| Tuning | 440 Hz | Bellows | reduced volume for easier movement |
| Keyboard type | piano keyboard | Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Number of keys | 26 | Width | 345 mm |
| Design | resized keys, shorter keys and lower black keys | Height | 310 mm |
| Number of basses | 72 | Depth | 185 mm |
| Specified chromatic system | 34/72 | Cover | Gigbag Flex M included |
| Conversion | standard bass to chromatic bass | |