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.

In view of the enormous upswing in popularity that the accordion has experienced as an avantgarde instrument in the last decades of the twentieth century, a systematic elaboration of the latest instrumental techniques and forms of expression, as well as detailed instructions on how to employ the accordion have been sorely lacking.
This book explains all the playing techniques, registers as well as tonal potentials and expressive possibilities of the accordion. It demonstrates the distinctive elements of these techniques and in addition, gives composers valuable information concerning notation.
A CD with examples of sound techniques and excerpts from the repertoire is included. An extra fold-out chart presents a full-sized layout of the treble and bass sides, helping composers to check fingering possibilities. This long-awaited book will be an essential tool for composers, performers and teachers.

- Comprehensive description of all relevant playing techniques on the button accordion
- Practical notation suggestions for composers
- Music examples from important contemporary works
- CD containing examples of all registration and playing techniques and excerpts from the repertoire
- Full size, fold-out chart giving the arrangement of the buttons on the instrument
- Text in two languages (Ger/Eng)

?This book by Bettina Buchmann is a real boon; it gives not only a representative overview of the latest instrumental techniques and forms of expression on the accordion today, but paves the way for composers and accordionists to compose and perform idiomatically on the instrument. The author and publisher deserve the highest recognition for this.? (Teodoro Anzellotti)

?The accordion has enjoyed a revival in popularity in recent times ? numerous composers have discovered it as a solo instrument, in chamber music and also for its orchestral sound. I?m really happy to have this exceptionally clearly laid out book by Bettina Buchmann by my side as a guide and incentive for my further explorations into the instrument.?
(Beat Furrer)
/ [Les Techniques du jeu d'accordéon] / Méthodes

The Tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterised by long pauses and stylised body positions. This musical form was subsequently adopted by other countries primarily France Spain and Italy. Many prominentcomposers 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 forAccordion. 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 audio online.

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.

Für Akkordeon. Par PENDERECKI KRZYSZTOF. The transcription of the Sinfonietta remains as closely to the original as possible while fully exploring the accordion’s possibilities of registration, tonal colouring and playing techniques. The rhapsodic first movement and the dance-like, virtuoso second movement, so contrasting in character and yet so consistent in their compositional devices, are perfectly suited to this versatile instrument. / Niveau : 6 / Date parution : 2017-11-20/ Répertoire / Accordéon

Par COUNT GUIDO DEIRO. Count Guido Deiro (1886-1950), Italian-born composer and accordion virtuoso. Deiro was a major force in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th century. Concert accordionist and scholar Henry Doktorski has transcribed and edited all of Deiro's original music for accordion--45 pieces including waltzes, rags, marches, polkas, fox trots, tangos, and popular Deiro favorites: My Florence Waltz, Egypto Fantasia, Sharpshooter's March, and the Broadway hit, Kismet. A lengthy essay and rare photos from the Deiro family archive complete the 192-page book. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / European - Solos / Recueil / Accordéon ou Clavier

Par CHENIER CLIFTON. 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 button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. Dix Bruce contributes a fine essay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A delightful companion CD recording is included in the spirit of Chenier's signature cry- 'Laissez les bon ton roulet!' (Let the good times role!) The 15 selections on the companion CD, drawn from Clifton Chenier's various Arhoolie releases, constitute his most popular recordings from 1965 to 1987, when he reigned supreme as the King of Louisiana Zydeco music. Note that 10 of the 15 songs on the CD are transcribed in the accompanying book. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Cajun-Zydeco - Transcribed Solos / Recueil / Accordéon ou Clavier

In our new pop series for accordion, the experienced accordion player and music teacher Manfred Kaierle presents easy and well-sounding arrangements of hot chart hits, pop classics and evergreens. Timeless pop classics have been arranged specifically for this instrument and thus reinvented.Content: Atemlos durch die Nacht - Les Champs-Elysées - A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Rock Around The Clock - Wind Of Change - Take Me To Church and many more. / Accordéon