# Hohner Piano Accordion — Treble+Bass+Chords+MIDI

> Virtual piano accordion app with MIDI support for practice and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-piano-accordion/id1023225499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-piano-accordion/id1023225499/reviews.md

## What is Hohner Piano Accordion?

Mimicking the layout of Hohner's iconic piano accordions, this intuitive virtual accordion is easy to play and sounds exactly like the real instrument.

The Hohner Piano Accordion has a two-octave 24-key treble keyboard and 36 bass/chord buttons.

Choose from three great treble sounds: Clarinet (M) or two different animated Musette (MM) reed sets.

Choose between Bass/Major/Minor/7 or Counter Bass/Major/Minor configuration for the left side of the instrument.

MIDI Control: The Treble sounds may be controlled via MIDI from external hardware or other MIDI player or controller apps.

The bass/chord side may be transposed up or down two semitones using the control at the bottom left of the screen. Note that when the pitch is transposed, the note labels do not change. This may be addressed in a future update. This feature expands the range of bass side by shifting the entire bass up or down two rows.

Touch the "?" button to rotate through the different note label displays. The ones with the red B note and grey marker dots on the low C and high A are for use with Accordion Life lessons.

Touch the "i" button to show the settings page where you balance the volume of the treble, bass, and chords independently.

On the settings page, you may set the reverb style, individual reverb send levels for the treble, bass, and chords, as well as the overall reverb level. 

Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider.

Lowest note is C4 (MIDI Note 60) Range is C4 through B5.

Touch the Hohner logo for the help screen with a link to the Hohner accordion website or touch the Accordion Life logo to start learning with online accordion lessons.

The Hohner Piano Accordion app allows musicians to practice chord combinations, scales, and songs on-the-go. 

Headphones can be used for private practice, or the audio output of the virtual accordion can be amplified by plugging into computer speakers, or other sound enhancing devices.

This app is ideal for the beginning student or professional musician who needs a simple carry-on companion to compliment his or her actual accordion.  While not meant to be a replacement for a real accordion, the app is a convenient and easy tool for practicing, learning, or teaching.

IMPORTANT: Since you may want to play chords and melody with more than 4 fingers on the screen at a time, you must disable "Multitasking Gestures" in the iPad Settings. Run the Settings app, go to "General / Multitasking Gestures" and turn them off.

## Key features

- 24-key treble keyboard
- 36 bass/chord buttons
- Multiple treble sounds (Clarinet, Musette)
- Configurable bass/chord layout
- MIDI control for treble sounds
- Transposition feature
- Adjustable volume and reverb

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-piano-accordion/id1023225499/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I regret it

*2022-03-01, version 4.1*

This should be free, doesnt sound real at all. and the keys are a fixed tiny size, terrible to play even on an ipad pro. Most of the free apps are better than this.

### 3/5 — Good value for money

*2021-04-24*

Sounds like an accordion (I know that’s what you’d expect, but it doesn’t always happen!). l like the fact that the keyboards can be seen from the player’s perspective, rather than that of an audience. But I am disappointed that it maps to my midi keyboard just as on the screen ie just 24 notes C up to B, not even two full octaves. Limits its use for playing. Garage Band instruments allow me to use the full three octaves of my iRig keyboard.

### 3/5 — I like this app app a lot but.......

*2016-11-05, version 3.0*

I like this app a lot, but I think it could be much better. What would make it better is 
1) a wider touch space for the black keys. Now they are so narrow. You touch the key a little bit off and its playing the key next to it.
2) It lacks the ability to move the keyboard up or down. These are the reasons I gave it 3 stars.

### 5/5 — Great "appcordion"

*2016-03-05, version 2.1.1*

I thought about getting an accordion just to try it out, then found this cool app! It's beautifully designed musically, functionally and visually.

## Frequently asked questions about Hohner Piano Accordion

### What is the Hohner Piano Accordion app?

The Hohner Piano Accordion app is a virtual instrument that mimics the layout and sound of a Hohner piano accordion. It allows users to practice, learn, and play music on their iPad.

### What are the key features of Hohner Piano Accordion?

It includes a 24-key treble keyboard, 36 bass/chord buttons, multiple treble sounds, configurable bass/chord layouts, MIDI control, transposition, and adjustable volume and reverb settings.

### What devices does Hohner Piano Accordion support?

Currently, the Hohner Piano Accordion app is supported on iPads. Users may need to disable multitasking gestures in iPad settings for optimal performance.

### How much does Hohner Piano Accordion cost?

The Hohner Piano Accordion app is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### Does Hohner Piano Accordion have ads?

No, the Hohner Piano Accordion app does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a focused user experience.

### What is the age rating for Hohner Piano Accordion?

The Hohner Piano Accordion app has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How often is Hohner Piano Accordion updated?

The latest version of Hohner Piano Accordion is 4.1, released on July 27, 2018. While not frequently updated recently, it offers a stable set of features for musicians.

### Can I use Hohner Piano Accordion with external MIDI devices?

Yes, the treble sounds of the Hohner Piano Accordion can be controlled via MIDI from external hardware or other MIDI player apps. This allows for expanded creative possibilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2018-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and performance improvements for faster playing.

New features:

MIDI Control: The Treble sounds may be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI player or controller apps.

Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the settings page.

Lowest note is C4 (MIDI Note 60) Range is C4 through B5.

### 4.0 — 2018-06-22

New features:

MIDI Control: The Treble sounds may be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI player or controller apps.

Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the settings page.

Lowest note is C4 (MIDI Note 60) Range is C4 through B5.

### 3.2 — 2018-01-17

Major new feature: Bass/Chord Shift

You can now transpose the bass and chords up or down by either zero or two semitones, effectively shifting the bass side up or down by two rows.

This allows you to play songs that use chords not available in the basic layout, for example Em tunes that require Bm and F#m.

For example, a shift of +2 means that the E bass and chord buttons now play F#, the A is a B, and D is an E.

Note: When the bass side sound is transposed, the labels on the buttons do not change.  This may be addressed in a future update.

I added this feature after wanting to be able to play "Indifference" on the app, which required F#m. :-)

### 3.1.1 — 2017-10-24

Updated for iOS 11

Removed AudioBus and GarageBand support.

### 3.0 — 2016-03-08

The app now supports both Audiobus and Inter-App Audio for use with GarageBand and other multi-track recording apps.

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