This collection of jigs reels and polkas provides the beginning-advanced Accordion player with a wealth of traditional Irish music to play. 100 Irish Tunes For Piano Accordion features tunes that havebeen transcribed from recordings of the keyboard Irish button box and concertina Accordion alongside arrangements by the author David DiGiuseppe. This book features pieces by 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 noviceaccordionist to join in a traditional Irish session. The included online audio tracks feature the author's performance of medleys including 21 of the book's 100 selections.

This book represents breakthrough arranging for Cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. The grade level is intermediate and follows the original 15 Louisiana Cajun Classicsrecording from Arhoolie accurately with added variations and fiddle solos. If you want to learn Cajun stylings or start your own Cajun band this is the book you need!

Réellement novatrice cette méthode intégralement dédiée à l?apprentissage de l?accordéon à touches piano va droit au but avec des explications claires et précises illustrées par des exemples pleinement musicaux... pour allier plaisir de jouer et progrÚs sur l?instrument.Le premier chapitre présente les bases et notions élémentaires relatives à l?accordéon. Les morceaux y sont d?une facture plutÎt classique afin de développer l?expressivité et une technique de base essentiellepour mieux jouer les styles abordés par la suite. Le deuxiÚme chapitre est plus technique avec la pratique des gammes et des arpÚges.Ce sera aussi l?occasion de mettre en place les croches la noire pointée et de développer la vélocité. Le troisiÚme chapitre aborde des styles plus actuels s?appuyant sur un accompagnement plus sophistiqué conçu de ?basses alternées? et de ?contre-basses?. Enfin le dernier chapitre constitué presque exclusivement de morceaux à jouer vous permettra de vous exercer à des rythmes plus complexes et plus syncopés tels que le Jazz le Reggae la Bossa-nova la Samba le Rock le Pop-rock ou encore le Funk.Sur le CD MP3 joint à la méthode vous retrouverez au travers des 178 enregistrements audios proposés la plupart des exemples exercices et autres morceaux mais aussi de multiples playbacks permettant d?acompagner ces derniers.

Accordion Basics is your easy introduction to the world of Accordion playing. This tutorial provides the Accordion beginner with everything necessary to know including notation correct posture as well as easy exercises to practice the bellows movement and playing with both hands. The chosen musical pieces are arranged in an easy way and ensure a fast and guaranteed success.The accompanying CD allows you to listen to and play along with all the exercises and songs. This tutorial has been designed for the Piano accordion. The right hand plays the keys as on the Piano while the left hand plays the accompaniment on the bass buttons.

for accordion - piano & chromatic system from 24 to 140 basses-A comprehensive tuition book for Piano and button 'C' system Accordion which covers all elements of theory and practical Accordion playing. Everything from components and how they fit together to hand positions and posture to arpeggios scales and exercises to a selection of varying music at different difficulties should keep you busy for quite a while.

This book has been specially designed for beginners who are picking up an Accordion for the very first time. No previous knowledge or experience is required. First Lessons Accordion motivates thestudent whilst guiding them through the basics of music theory and providing a clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the instrument. With plenty of popular tunes to play along the way such as Jingle Bells andScarborough Fair students are sure to stay inspired. This book includes an instructional recording by the author to download online. Designed for the most inexperiencedbeginner. Includes an instructional recording by the author. Guides the student from basic familiarisation and music theory to learning tunes. Includes the traditional favourites Jingle Bells AlohaOe Scarborough Fair Ode to Joy and more. Minimum size Accordion: 80 bass Piano.

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

Nineteen favorite traditional Mexican songs arranged for piano accordion solo. No matter how long you've been playing these tunes will be a delight to play. The author has included registration markings indicating low middle orhigh reeds. Intermediate in difficulty these tunes are playable on any size accordion.

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.

This collection presents 39 lively French and American tunes for Piano accordion with companion audio providing backup only for 27 of the songs.Recommended for the intermediate player. Because this book is a reprint ofa French edition the Solfege system is used for indicating left hand buttons (Do Re Mi instead of C D E etc.) but chord symbols are also given in the standard letter-name format.Other musical markings are also inFrench. Lyrics are not included. Includes access to online audio.

14 Accordion Solos On European Melodies. Par FAZIO JAMES. Cette collection de 14 original valse, tangos et danses pour piano accordĂ©on est reprĂ©sentant de nombreux monuments et les sons de l'Europe. Chaque chanson a sa propre histoire Ă  raconter. ' A Little Town Called Mulhausen ' a Ă©tĂ© Ă©crite en l'honneur du titulaire d'un petit cafĂ© en Allemagne. De mĂȘme, toutes les autres chansons sont sur les lieux du compositeur visitĂ©s et les choses, lui et sa famille a fait tout en visitant l'Europe. / Niveau : DĂ©butant Ă  IntermĂ©diaire / European - Solos / Recueil / AccordĂ©on ou Clavier

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 lively and wide-ranging collection of great tunes from all around England, suitable for playing on piano accordion, melodeon and other squeezeboxes!

Included are many well-established favourites for dance bands and informal sessions, plus some lesser-known gems and recent compositions. Reels, jigs, hornpipes and slow airs drawn from the 17th Century to the present day, with chord suggestions, background information on the tunes and detailed guidance on how to get the best out of this vibrant music. / Musiques du monde / Partition CD / Agrafé /