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

DVD One - Starting Out-Dirk Powell's Learn To Play Cajun Accordion 1 is a complete beginners method to playing beloved instrument and the driving force behind Cajun tunes. Perfect for novice players or those just starting out Dirk unravels all the basics and explains clearly how to hold the Accordion use the bellows find the notes and the importance of double octaves. With a selection of repertoire pieces from the Cajun style and all the tools you'll need to start playing what are you waiting for - squeeze away!

Here are nearly 30 songs for the Accordion that are easy to play but still sound great.Includes: Amazing Grace Can Can Danny Boy For He's a Jolly Good Fellow He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Ode to Joy The Yellow Rose of Texas and more.

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 buttonaccordion all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. The featured tunes are: 'Ain't No Need of Cryin'' 'Tu le Ton Son Ton ' 'I'm Coming Home ' 'Jole Blonde ''Calinda ' 'Louisiana Two-Step ' 'Ay Ai Ai ' 'Louisiana Blues ' 'Black Gal ' 'Big Momou ' 'I'm on the Wonder ' 'Zydeco Cha Cha ' 'I'm a Hog for You ' 'Zydeco et Pas Sale ' and 'Black Snake Blues.' Dix Bruce con- tributes a fineessay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A delightful companion CD recording is available in the spirit of Chenier's signature cry- 'Laissez les bon ton roulet!' (Let the good times role!) Note: 10 songs out of 15 areon the cd 96616CD Clifton Chenier '60 Minutes with the King of Zydeco.' The other 5 songs are transcribed from other Arhooolie CDs by Clifton Chenier.

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

This volume brings together an eclectic mix of 100 hits, oldies, pop and folk songs for Accordion, all in easy arrangements. All titles are popular in the field of Schlager, oldie and mood music, including of course shanties and popular folk music.This book has specially designed fold-out pages, meaning nearly all of the songs can be played without having to turn the page.The varied songlist includes: Heimweh, Rot sind die Rosen, So a schöner Tag, Sailing, Proud Mary, Resi, i hol di mit meim Traktor ab, A Rindvieh, Capri Fischer, Florentinische Nächte, Kufsteiner Lied, Das Edelweiß, Let It Be, Nobody Knows, Seemann, deine Heimat ist das Meer, Santo Domingo, Only You, Hey Jude, Oh Lonesome Me, Viva Colonia, Chianti Lied, Schunkelmedley and many more. / Accordéon

This book is a mixture of traditional and contemporary tunes from the Scottish accordionists' repertoire.

It explores the common tune types played in Scotland, i.e. the Jig, reel, strathspey, slow air, waltz, march and polka. Some tunes are arranged in a traditional, dance music style where others have been set with a more contemporary feel as used by the author and many of the ?new age? of Scottish accordionists. Strong emphasis has been placed on the use of the left hand to enhance the style and arrangement.

Ian Lowthian was brought up steeped in the Scottish accordion tradition; he is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music who, since leaving, has concentrated mainly in traditional music as a performer, teacher and composer. / Musiques du monde / Partition CD / Agrafé /

55 pièces traditionnelles et contemporaines pour l?accordéon. Cet album contient un mélange de mélodies traditionnelles et contemporaines tirées du répertoire écossais de l'accordéon. Il explore les genres courants joués en Ecosse : jig, reel, strathspey, slow air, valse, marche et polka. Certaines des mélodies ont été transcrites dans le style traditionnel de la musique de danse, d'autres ont été arrangées avec une touche plus contemporaine. L'accent est mis sur l'utilisation de la main gauche afin de renforcer le style et l'arrangement. Ian Lowthian a été élevé dans la tradition écossaise de l'accordéon. Il est diplômé de l'Académie royale de musique et s'est consacré depuis, en priorité, à la musique traditionnelle en tant qu'interprète, professeur et compositeur./ Recueil / Accordéon

30 beliebte Melodien aus Pop und Klassik leicht arrangiert von Hans-Günther Kölz. Par . / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Accordéon