learning of L'Enfant Demon. 2026-Jan-08. My first steps with bandoneon Einheits 144. Bandoneon solo.

It includes mistakes. This is a temporary video and will be hidden soon. It's saved here just for the archive to show my friends what I'm trying to work on.

training of L'Enfant Demon (Claude Thomain).
Bandoneon adaptation by Luis Villegas -- his performance    • L'enfant demon - Claude Thomain - Bandoneon  
My version is simplifeid in its 2nd half to fit my beginner's skills.


Filmed on: January 08, 2026
My “bandoneon age”: 1 year and 5 months

Note: I’m just a hobby player, beginner level. Rhythm and timing and the overall style are still a work in progress, mistakes included—but hitting the right buttons is still fun 🙂

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Tech specifications:
Alfred Arnold bandoneon, 1937
Einheits Bandoneon, 144 tones (Einheitsbandoneon)
Allum reeds, tuned to 438 Hz, octave tuning.
Its sound is warm and beautiful, closer to an accordion than a classic Argentine bandoneon, maybe better suited for German folk music than tango 🎶

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Useful links for those who study 144-tones (35/37) Einheits system standard bandoneon (like me):

1) Keyboards layout, in color by octaves, Do-Re-Mi style version. PDF for printing.
Left hand (BASS) - https://jottacloud.com/s/0169b3ee5d0c...
Right hand (TREBLE) - https://jottacloud.com/s/016c2edc483e...
You are free to use and distribute it in any way you wish, since I made it by myself.

2) websites: https://bandochords.de/ and https://bandoneon.app/ - are very useful for quick visualisation of chords and scales.

Unfortunately, there is a real lack of study materials for Einheits System bandoneons. If you know of any useful links and willing to share, please contact me and I will carefully collect them. Thanks!