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

Italian Folk Dances for Accordion focuses on ten of the most known and popular dance styles. These beginning-intermediate pieces feature the polka tarantella mazurka and many more dance styles which offers a nice addition to anyplayer's repertoire. These pieces are great for solo or recital material for any accordion player.

Episode VII-This album contains 12 of John Williams' masterful themes from the Star Wars movies in arrangements for Accordion. Star Wars For Accordion includes the pieces: Across the Stars (Love Theme from Attack of the Clones) The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) Luke and Leia March of the Resistance Princess Leia's Theme Rey's Theme Star Wars (Main Theme) The Throne Room (And End Title) and more.

Arrangement: Dahl Gary. Par DAHL GARY. Tango : une danse d'origine latino-américaine, caractérisé par longues pauses et stylisés positions du corps. Cette forme musicale a été par la suite adoptée par d'autres pays, principalement en France, en Espagne et en Italie. De nombreux compositeurs éminents ont appliquée à une grande variété de compositions. À l'aide des scores de piano dans les traditions rythmiques de l'Amérique latine et de l'espagnol, Gary Dahl a habilement compilé et arrangé français Tangos pour accordéon. La musique dans cette anthologie a été publiée à l'origine des années 1930 fin à des années 60 et se caractérise par son romantisme, les riches harmonies et mélodies émotives. Ces arrangements sont orchestrales dans la nature, tienne compte de divers timbres et capacités de l'accordéon. Dans la notation standard. / Niveau : Avancé / French - Solos / Recueil / Accordéon ou Clavier

This album contains seven original compositions of various styles that perfectly suit the accordion, such as a a polka, waltz and tango as well as some rather rare ones like foxtrot, jazz waltz, swing and bossa nova. On the one hand, the dances are of an educational character, aiming to provide guidance for left-hand accompaniment to various musical styles, linking of chords, harmonizing the melody to be played by the right hand and achieving a 'rich' sound. On the other hand, when played at a high standard they are also concert pieces appropriate for the stage. The pieces are recommended to advanced music school students and secondary school students. They are also perfectly appropriate for accordion players who are generally interested in quality popular music for their instrument. / Accordéon

An Extensive collection of reels jigs hornpipes and polkas from the French Canadian Cape Breton Scottish Shetland New England and Southern Old Time Traditions arranged for the piano accordion. Written with the beginner aswell as the advanced player in mind the arrangements are complete with ornamentation fingering left hand notation and chord symbols. Appropriate for any G clef instrument.

Arrangements of 20 Classic Songs-20 classic pop standards arranged for accordion are included in this collection: Annie's Song • Chances Are • For Once in My Life • Help Me Make It Through the Night • My Cherie Amour • Ramblin' Rose • (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay • That's Amore (That's Love) • Unchained Melody • and more.

30 traditional folk favorites expertly arranged for accordion: Danny Boy - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - House of the Rising Sun - I Gave My Love a Cherry - The Irish Washerwoman - Just a Closer Walk with Thee - My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain - Tarantella - Tom Dooley - Yankee Doodle - and more.

13 Disney favorites especially arranged for Accordion including: Be Our Guest Beauty and the Beast Can You Feel the Love Tonight Chim Chim Cher-ee It's a Small World Let It Go Under the Sea A Whole New World You'll Be in My Heart Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and more.