First Act Discovery FA107 Junior Accordion

by First Act

Product Features

• 7 key diatonic accordion
• individually turned stainless steel reeds
• constructed of heavy-duty wooden frame under a celluloid casing
• European style white keys
• Equipped with bass note key

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YUWT
• Item model number: FA-107
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com

The music and fun is endless with the First Act Discovery Junior Accordion. This authentic 7 Key diatonic accordion plays 14 notes via individually tuned stainless steel reeds. The FA-107 comes complete with an instructional guide and songbook. It's easy to learn and easy to sound good while doing so. Fully functional and performance ready, this instrument features the professional look and sound found on larger more expensive professional instruments. The accordion is constructed of a heavy-duty wooden frame covered with a classic Pearl finish celluloid covering. Featuring European style white keys, an aluminum vent hole plate for maximum durability and a custom designed thick paper bellow, the FA-107 is a uniquely beautiful and authentic student sized instrument. To add to the accordions authenticity it is equipped with a bass note key, a harmony accompaniment button and an air bypass valve. The ergonomically design also features a left-hand support strap and right hand thumb support to contribute toward a child's ease of play. The professional squeezebox look and feel will make any child feel and sound like a pro in no time.

Product Description

7 key Accordion plays 14 notes

See all Product Description

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No experience required!, October 3, 2000

By 

"lecafe" (Cincinnati,OH USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: First Act Discovery FA107 Junior Accordion (Toy)

We bought this for our 6 year old son,who loves all music. When we got it home, he and his 2 year old brother couldn't wait to get it open. When we first bought it, I wasn't sure if they would really be able to play it. Boy, did I make a mistake!They both could play it with no experience required! Even the 2 year old could play it and made it sound great! It was very easy for them to learn, Just pick it up, pull it apart and push it back together. Its that Simple! Our 2 boys love it, And love to play cajun music with it! My husband even likes to play with it! I'm so glad we made this purchase!

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No way am I buying an accordion, you say? Think twice..., December 14, 2005

By 

Megan Romer (Lafayette, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Act Discovery FA107 Junior Accordion (Toy)

Buying a kids accordion is probably something your average parent wouldn't even consider; most folks don't like accordion music, and the idea of a kid squeezing and squeezing on one of these things is about as appealing as a hole in the head.

However, most people have misconstrued ideas about what this instrument would sound like. First of all, this is a diatonic accordion, meaning it's tuned to only one key. The buttons make different sounds depending on whether you're pushing or pulling on the bellows. Diatonic accordions are popular in Cajun and Zydeco, Irish Music, Tex-Mex and Conjunto, Gypsy Music, and various other forms of world music. They are not the accordions typically used in polka.

Because of the diatonic setup, your kid can't play a sour note! It's like giving them an 8-note wide section of a piano, with no black keys. Sure, if they try, they'll still be able to drive you nuts with this thing, but most likely, they'll enjoy trying to pick out songs. Unlike a string instrument or a flute instrument, if they really give it a try, they'll likely have success pretty quickly, because of the one-key structure.

Pick up a good CD to help inspire your kids on this instrument; I recommend Buckwheat Zydeco's "Choo Choo Boogaloo", it's kids' zydeco.... very fun!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Accordion, December 22, 2005

By 

James Mauk-Olson (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: First Act Discovery FA107 Junior Accordion (Toy)

My daughter recieved Christmas money and chose to purchase this toy accordion. What a wonderful surprise it has been! I would recommend this instrument to anyone who wants an accordion or a good beginner's instrument.
It has a pleasant sound and is simple to operate. Don't let its simplicity fool you, though. There is room for growth with this accordion. It has a range of two octaves and is capable of good musical expression.
I've given it four stars for durability. It's out-of-box quality is excellent. Time will tell if it garners a fifth star.
A word of warning. My wife and I have had much discussion about how to help our daughter "play" the accordion. Who would've guessed it would teach us something about ourselves?