Key of C is best for Cajun music.

DON'T buy a Chinese accordion, i.e. Ariette, Bonetti, Bonelli, etc. -- the $300 boxes on eBay. They are a TOTAL waste of money. Look for a Hohner HA-114 or maybe a Gabanelli Cajun King. If you're lucky, you might find a used LA hand-made at a good price.

If money is not an issue, then go with a good hand-made accordion. There are a dozen or so builders in the US.

If the recommended accordions are out of your budget, then it may be best to wait until you can afford a good one. A crappy instrument is like a ball and chain -- it will impede your ability to progress normally.

I know because I ****** away the money on a bargain box.

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