Learn to play the accordion and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the parts of the accordion, buying an accordion, preparing the instrument for use, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then learn to use your left and right hands in the proper ways, playing different notes, chords, and songs, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation. You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including folk songs, Waltzes, Bluegrass, Polka, and more. You will also learn how to play with a group of other musicians. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play the accordion in a variety of musical styles, read and understand music, improvise, and be ready to play in a band. Included is a DVD that contains video lessons, MP3s, and TNT 2 software for the most effective practice, plus codes to access all of the corresponding media online for streaming or downloading. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Complete button reference chart * Informative section on MIDI accordions * Practice tips * An explanation on basic maintenance and repair The accompanying video provides a helpful reference for play-along and practice. The included TNT 2 software allows you to isolate the audio tracks, transpose, loop, and slow down or speed up the audio for the most effective practice. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Accordéon

World Melodies for the Accordion is a collection of best-loved songs from around the world. Eighty musical gems from thirty-six countries are arranged here for the accordion with chords also given so that otherinstrumentalists can join in. Accordionists at all levels of proficiency will be able to use this collection and enjoy the melodies that are familiar to so many diverse cultures. Songs such as the Mexican Hat Dance AfricanEv'rybody Loves Saturday Night Korean Ahrirang Dalmatian Ciri Biri Bela and the Japanese Sakura are included with such familiar melodies as Comin' Through The Rye Polly Wolly Doodle and The Ash Grove.

This collection by Bruce Bollerud welcomes you to the international world of Accordion music. The book contains samples of ethnic folk music from Europe and the Americas and forms the foundation of a basic folkAccordion repertoire. Access to online audio is also included.These songs are from many nations. They are crowd pleasers and they are fun to play. I have played most of these songs in the various bands Ihave played with over the years. These melodies have stood the test of time so what are you waiting for? Open the book get your accordion out and let's play some music!One word about these songs: I generallylearn a song and then play it by heart-by memory as opposed to playing it by reading from a sheet of music. I believe this allows for more personal expression and interpretation which can be affected by audience response or theway I feel at the time. You'll notice that on most of the performances on the audio download available online I didn't play repeats. Because of the limited time available on a disc we found we couldn't fit all the tunes if weplayed them as written. - Bruce Bollerud

This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun buttonaccordion all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. The featured tunes are: 'Ain't No Need of Cryin'' 'Tu le Ton Son Ton ' 'I'm Coming Home ' 'Jole Blonde ''Calinda ' 'Louisiana Two-Step ' 'Ay Ai Ai ' 'Louisiana Blues ' 'Black Gal ' 'Big Momou ' 'I'm on the Wonder ' 'Zydeco Cha Cha ' 'I'm a Hog for You ' 'Zydeco et Pas Sale ' and 'Black Snake Blues.' Dix Bruce con- tributes a fineessay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A delightful companion CD recording is available in the spirit of Chenier's signature cry- 'Laissez les bon ton roulet!' (Let the good times role!) Note: 10 songs out of 15 areon the cd 96616CD Clifton Chenier '60 Minutes with the King of Zydeco.' The other 5 songs are transcribed from other Arhooolie CDs by Clifton Chenier.

This book represents breakthrough arranging for Cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. The grade level is intermediate and follows the original 15 Louisiana Cajun Classicsrecording from Arhoolie accurately with added variations and fiddle solos. If you want to learn Cajun stylings or start your own Cajun band this is the book you need!

If you are an Accordionist become the best and most versatile player you can be with this unique tutorial DVD. Joey Miskulin packs a huge amount of information into each lesson giving you the chance to develop your speed control and timing across a variety of popular styles. Discover how to play anything from a Polka to a Tex Max dance from Cajun to Cowboy and everything in between. Find new rhythms bellows shakes and vibrato ideas.This timeless DVD has something to offer any player of the Accordion regardless of ability and whatever your style.

Familiar tunes in contrasting styles.Tango klezmer and swing standards.Idiomatic playing techniques such as glissandos appoggiaturas and half-trills.With this edition Cordula Sauter presents an attractive selection of pieces that will appeal to Accordion players of every age group. Idiomatic harmonies techniques and embellishments offer a wide-ranging insight into the sound of these popular styles. The collection is designed for accordionists who have an instrument with at least 72 basses.Many of the pieces are kept straightforward to facilitate getting started with this collection; others call for greater empathy but their exciting style willsoon make them gems on any programme large or small.

30 Traditional Pieces-Irish Folk Tunes For Accordion is a collection of 30 arrangements of traditional tunes including a range of styles such as Reels Hornpipes Jigs and more.Accordionist Gemma Telfer provides notes on all of the tunes as well as general notes on interpretation. The volume is also accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Gemma.German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.

A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization.

The English edition of this accordion method penned by father/son authors Lucien

This method which can be used for any size of instrument from 12 to 120 bass takes the student rapidly through the fundamentals in a manner to establish self-confidence from the first lesson. This book presents a new and scientifically correct program for mastering finger technique enabling the accordionist to acquire the brilliant technique of the professional player far more rapidly than by indiscriminate and haphazard practice. Included also is a neasily understood course in Keyboard Harmony and its adaptation in harmonizing melodies and playing effectively from piano and violon music. Finally this method contains a series of carefully graded and edited solosembracing all forms of music from Swing-Boogie to the Classics.

Candle In The Wind' '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' 'You Must Love Me' 'One Moment In Time' plus eight more modern ballads arranged for all accordions.