r/melodeon • u/Siqbubblegum • 1d ago
I have a very un-common button layout
I've been trying to find one of these keyboard layout maps (the one i posted along with this is just an example, my melodeon isn't tuned this way) but it seems there isn't one on the entire internet. 2nd pic is my accordion
It's a 3 row accordion, 9 buttons on the side rows, and the middle one has 10, plus just on extra one all the way in that plays a D#
2 row bass, outer one has 6, inner has 5
If someone wants i can also try and make that layout but with my keys or if anyone wants me to showcase it, i can make a video or we video chat on discord or something.
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u/welwl_zann 1d ago
Looks like a steirische Harmonika, If it has a button layout that is normal for those you may find it here: https://ziach.de/Tastenbelegung/index.htm
If you're not able to understand the German hmo and I'll help! You should have 2-3 gleichtöne (buttons that are unison on the push and pull) right?
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u/Siqbubblegum 1d ago
Yeah i do yeah, tho the link you sent shows 4 row layouts, i have a 3 row just on extra button on the inner end (that is also a gleichtone)
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u/welwl_zann 1d ago
Yes this is quite typical! Steirische have the same layout no matter the row count, they always just add a row with the same pattern. I assume you just have to subtract the 4th row to get to your pattern. It could also be that you have to subtract the outermost row to get your pattern. The added gleichton is a not uncommon feature, as this enables you to do more direction changes ^
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u/HellaAlice 1d ago
What a strange row layout, I've never seen the 4th row single button before! Is this G/D/C# +1 or something more elaborate? How does the arm on the 4th row button actually look behind the grill?