Melodeon B/C is now available on the iTunes App Store

Melodeon C#/D is now available on the iTunes App Store

Melodeon D/G is now available on the iTunes App Store

Melodeon C/F is now available on the iTunes App Store

Melodeon G/C is now available on the iTunes App Store

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Looking for a B/C Button Accordion for the iPhone/iPod Touch? Check out "BeeSeeBox":

BeeSeeBox for iPhone/iPod Touch

Looking for a Button Accordion/Melodeon based MIDI controller? Check out "MIDIMelodeon":

MIDIMelodeon for the iPad

Melodeon B/C, C#/D, D/G, C/F, and G/C are authentic sounding standard 21-button B/C, C#/D, D/G, C/F, and G/C diatonic button accordions for the iPad.

The apps use the same fingerings as the real instrument and can be played either with the iPad on the lap or held vertically like the real instrument.

The button spacing is essentially identical to the real instrument.

The built-in note guide will help you learn your way around the buttons.

Here's how to get started playing tunes:

Touch the buttons with the fingers on your right hand to play. Buttons light up in green when touched.

Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time to make chords.

This style of accordion plays different notes depending on whether you are pushing or pulling on the bellows.

Touch the anywhere in the bellows image at the top of the screen for PUSH notes, lift your finger for PULL notes.

The PUSH/PULL indicator shows the current bellows direction. Also, the sides of the bellows light up tracking the bellows motion

Adjust the Volume slider as desired.

Touch the ‘?’ icon to show note names. The note names change with the bellows direction.

Touch the ‘i’ icon to bring up the help screen. Touch anywhere in the help screen to go back to the play screen.

All settings are saved when the app exits.

Uses extremely high-quality per-button audio samples recorded from a high-end button accordion.

High dynamic range melodeon button images provided by Roy Griffiths at http://melodeonmacro.roygriffiths.com

Demonstration video (B/C version)

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Main screen (All Versions) - Note Guide Off:

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Note Guide (Melodeon B/C Push):

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Note Guide (Melodeon B/C Pull):

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Note Guide (Melodeon C#/D Push):

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Note Guide (Melodeon C#/D Pull):

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Note Guide (Melodeon D/G Push):

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Note Guide (Melodeon D/G Pull):

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Note Guide (Melodeon C/F Push):

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Note Guide (Melodeon C/F Pull):

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Note Guide (Melodeon G/C Push):

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Note Guide (Melodeon G/C Pull):

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Touch the 'i' for the help screen:

FAQ:

Q: Are the fingerings the same as real button accordions?

A: Yes, exactly the same.

Q: Where can I learn more about how to play the instrument?

A: Please visit the following site for more information and online learning materials:

Melodeon.net

Q: Now that I've learned the fingerings for some tunes on the iPad app, I'd like to buy a real button accordion. Who do you recommend?

A: The Button Box carries a wide range of new and vintage instruments.

Damien Connolly has a DVD course and instruction book that has been recommended to me, I intend to get a copy for myself:

Damien Connolly's B/C Button Accordion Tutor

Q: The buttons are absolutely gorgeous, where did you find the image?

A: Photographer Roy Griffiths took some amazing HDR (high dynamic range) photos of his own melodeons.

He has very generously and graciously allowed me to use portions of the images for the apps.

Roy's collections of stunningly beautiful high dynamic range images and other photos can be seen at:

Future Plans:

I am very interested in any suggestions for features or improvements to the apps for future updates, please drop me an email anytime with your ideas!

More Apps to Enjoy:

Tradlessons iOS Apps Catalog

For more information, please contact Michael Eskin or visit the Tradlessons.com website:

Visit Tradlessons.com