A Complete Guide to the Basics Level 1-This is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a high-quality CD with 45 full-demo tracks. It can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This book includes over 40 great songs and covers: songs chords and melodies; bass and chord patterns; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of accordion music!

The English edition of this accordion method penned by father/son authors Lucien and Richard Galliano includes fingering indications for both piano and button accordions plus online audio demo tracks for download or streaming. The book features full-color illustrations throughout by Jean-Noël Rochut a preface and a brief history of the accordion and detailed instrumental instruction.

This book has been specially designed for beginners who are picking up an Accordion for the very first time. No previous knowledge or experience is required. First Lessons Accordion motivates thestudent whilst guiding them through the basics of music theory and providing a clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the instrument. With plenty of popular tunes to play along the way such as Jingle Bells andScarborough Fair students are sure to stay inspired. This book includes an instructional recording by the author to download online. Designed for the most inexperiencedbeginner. Includes an instructional recording by the author. Guides the student from basic familiarisation and music theory to learning tunes. Includes the traditional favourites Jingle Bells AlohaOe Scarborough Fair Ode to Joy and more. Minimum size Accordion: 80 bass Piano.

Getting Into Accordion is designed for the person who is returning to the Accordion after a few idle years and needs a 'crash' review. Included with the book to facilitate the review process is accessto an online instructional recording by the author. This effective exceptional teaching aid will motivate and guide the review process very quickly. The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an80 Bass Piano Accordion. No lyrics are included.

This collection of jigs reels and polkas provides the beginning-advanced Accordion player with a wealth of traditional Irish music to play. 100 Irish Tunes For Piano Accordion features tunes that havebeen transcribed from recordings of the keyboard Irish button box and concertina Accordion alongside arrangements by the author David DiGiuseppe. This book features pieces by Jimmy Keane Phil Cunningham Alan Kelly Joe Burke Jackie Daly Tom Doherty Chris Sherburn Sharon Shannon and Tony MacMahon. With a basic guide to fingering and rhythm chord symbols included this book will allow even the noviceaccordionist to join in a traditional Irish session. The included online audio tracks feature the author's performance of medleys including 21 of the book's 100 selections.

Suitable for intermediate-advanced level Accordion players this collection contains 20 'cafe-style' tunes from the pen of Dan 'Daddy Squeeze' Newton. Musette waltzes swing tangoes polkas and cumbias are allfeatured. More Cafe Accordion includes access to online audio tracks with fully-orchestrated arrangements.

A comprehensive method written especially for serious students learning the Accordion without access to formal music lessons. Seasoned music educator and performer Neil Griffin guides the student through music readingfundamentals correct posture and hand positions use of the bellows bass buttons keyboard and more. Music theory concepts are introduced as required by the generous selection of carefully graded exercises and pieces. Althoughthis book covers concepts that apply to the 120-bass Accordion it only uses 54 buttons (covering 9 rows in easy keys). Illustrated with diagrams and photographs.

David DiGiuseppe's Learn Blues Accordion is a unique method that features 34 blues compositions for the Accordion as well as numerous exercises that have been carefully designed to help you master thestyle. The exercises increase in difficulty and introduce concepts and techniques that specifically target both hands. With this method you will explore blues scales chord progressions and learn common techniques such asgrace notes slides pedal points double stops and tremolos. Left hand accompanying rhythmic styles are taught and used throughout the material including boogie-woogie the blues shuffle New Orleans and walking basslines. This book also features exercises on comping chords in common blues keys using various rhythmic patterns. The included online audio tracks are recorded in stereo format separating the left and righthands.