ISBN 9781619117518.

Immerse yourself in a wonderful collection of accordion melodies from many lands, Poland to Peru. The titles in this book will be well known in the cultures from whence they came, for good reason; these tunes have stood the test of time and tradition and are treasured by musicians worldwide. Arranged in order of left-hand simplicity, there is plenty of guidance to help the beginner with fingering. The pieces are arranged progressively to include simple but effective harmonies and accompaniment, laying the foundation for proficient and flexible accordion technique. Accompanying online audio will help less experienced accordionists develop style and expression while using the full range of the instrument's qualities. Includes access to online audio.

German.

Finally a modern anthology of folksongs for accordion! The songs are set in easy arrangements and can be played on various occasions, be it at home, at school, or in an ensemble. The arrangements can also be performed with an optional second part. Songs like Greensleeves, Auld lang syne, Cielito lindo, El Condor Pasa or Oh Happy Day not only are catchy tunes but will certainly take musicians and audience into a different land!