ISBN 9781609744564. 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 other instrumentalists 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, African Ev'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.

ISBN 9781619111240. 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.

ISBN 9781610656290. The Chord Melody Method for Accordion is a breakthrough course that will teach you to quickly learn all of the chords used in today's music and to apply their harmonic applications professionally to any lead sheet. Imagine possessing the ability to develop and compose a professional-sounding arrangement on the spot while improvising confidently as needed! The average dedicated student will become proficient in 6 to 12 months and will experience a dramatic improvement in all areas of musicianship.

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.

ISBN 9781609750008. One of the most melodic and romantic genres of music is that found on the streets of Paris as played on the musette. Larry Hallar has artfully crafted keyboard accordion solo arrangements from 25 favorite French musette compositions. These are wonderful solo pieces for any accordionist, and convey the lyrical beauty and romance characteristic of the genre.

ISBN 9781610657877. Welcome to the world of international accordion music. This collection contains a sampling of ethnic folk music from Europe and the Americas and forms the foundation of a basic folk accordion repertoire. 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 I have 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 generally learn 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 the way I feel at the time. You'll notice that on most of the performances on the online audio I didn't play repeats. Because of the limited time available on a disc we found we couldn't fit all the tunes if we played them as written. Written by Bruce Bollerud, June 2007. Online audio available for download.

ISBN 9781610656061. Tango: A ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions. This musical form was subsequently adopted by other countries, primarily France, Spain and Italy. Many prominent composers have applied it to a wide variety of compositions. Using piano scores in both the Latin-American and Spanish rhythmic traditions, Gary Dahl has skillfully compiled and arranged French Tangos for Accordion. The music in this anthology was originally published from the late 1930's to 60's and is characterized by its romanticism, rich harmonies, and emotive melodies. These arrangements are orchestral in nature, befitting the accordion's various timbres and capabilities. In standard notation. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619113350. One of the truly great things about the accordion is its extreme versatility. Other instruments envy its ability to transform from an intimate solo performer to the mightiest of orchestras contained in one player. The accordion can be as delicate as a single violin, and switch instantly into a full symphonic section of strings, brass and winds. Contained in this collection is a wonderful variety of classical favorites (as well as some original compositions specifically for the accordion) that showcase everything the accordion can do. You'll find operatic melodies, tunes you once played at the piano, art songs, and dazzling themes from well-known concertos. The book contains music written over the course of three centuries, from Rossini to Dahl. The Classical Tradition is destined to become a necessary addition to every accordionist's library!

ISBN 9781609741242. This is a collection of 42 well-known Balkan songs arranged for easy to intermediate accordion. Chords are provided to facilitate improvising. Includes a familiar and interesting Hungarian czardas.

ISBN 9781610659499. Escrito totalmente en Espanol, Quiero Tocar el Acordeon, del reconocido autor Victor M. Barba, es el mejor libro para aprender a tocar acordeon de botones de tres hileras. Contiene muchos adornos de introducciones y finales, escalas dobles y sencillas canciones originales, y ritmos de todo tipo- incluyendo norteno, corrido, cumbia, grupera y mas. Cada ejemplo y cancion viene con los nombres de las notas para hacerlo mas facil, y tiene un sistema totalmente nuevo de tablatura y grafica para acordeon de tres hileras. Junto con el online audio, podras aprender muy facil y rapido. Sin tanto que leer y con muchos ejemplos para tocar, Quiero Tocar el Acordeon forma parte unico de la serie Easy Music School y Mel Bay Publications. Incluye online audio con todos los ejemplos.Quiero Tocar el Acordeon by Victor M. Barba is a terrific book for learning to play the 3-row button accordion. This book is written in the key of G commonly used in norteno Tex-Mex music. Written entirely in Spanish, it teaches the pitch names of every button, correct accordion posture, basic music theory, simple and harmonized scales, and many ornaments as well as offering 20 progressive studies in classic rhythms such as Norteno, Cumbia, Rancherita, Corrido and more. A brand-new system of accordion tablature, designed especially for this book, plus button accordion graphics and the name of the note under each note in solfege syllables make this book easy to understand and will help you learn to play the accordion in no time. Quiero Tocar el Acordeon is a must-have book from the Easy Music School series and Mel Bay Publications! Downloadable audio examples are provided for every piece and exercise in the book.

ISBN 9781609744656. This book has been designed to develop the professional or recreational accordionist further toward advanced musicianship. Why do we practice scales? The great jazz accordionist, Art Van Damme, when asked what he practiced, replied, "Only the fundamentals!" The fundamental classical and jazz scales with explanations are presented here in a clear, concise format. For best results use this book with or after the Chord Melody Method for Accordion.

ISBN 9781609742065. Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in conjunction with Arhoolie Productions, Inc. presents this sampler collection of 15 hits by early Tejano artists for diatonic or piano accordion.

A selection of 25 Christmas Melodies from around the world, very popular in Sweden
See the indiviual titels to access the mp3 demo´s.
Hope you like them!

ISBN 9781619115866. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. From Apples in Winter to The Wise Maid, this collection of Irish jigs, reels, and polkas provides beginning to advanced players with a wealth of traditional Irish music for solo keyboard accordion. This collection includes a number of tunes transcribed from recordings of not only the keyboard accordion, but also the Irish button box and concertina. Herein too are many of the author's own arrangements. Some of the stellar players whose work appears here are: 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 novice accordionist to join in a traditional Irish session. The audio features the author's performance of medleys including 21 of the book's 100 selections. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619115613. 8.5 X 11 inches. Original and traditional tunes in the continental style for accordion including: Say I Do; April Waltz; Eiffel Tower; Spanish Jenny; Two French Waltzes; Valiakainen-Merimes; Nuevo Brazil; Halloween; and more. The song Che Lia Lia is featured only on the audio. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619118683.

This book presents a collection of classic wedding standards for solo keyboard accordion. The songs are presented in easy-to-read arrangements in popular keys. Each piece includes fingering suggestions and a recommendation for placement within the wedding ceremony. Arrangements vary from easy to intermediate.