Jazz Accordion Solos


Book Description

The goal of this book is to bridge the gap between classical/traditional accordion solos and professional jazz-styled solos. The accompanying recording follows the music as written but with added rhythm, rubato, and slight improvisation. Audio download available online




First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Accordion


Book Description

(Accordion). If you're new to the accordion, you are probably eager to learn some songs. This book provides 50 simplified arrangements of popular standards, folk songs and showtunes that accordion players like to play, including: All of Me * Beer Barrel Polka * Carnival of Venice * Edelweiss * Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) * Hernando's Hideaway * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * Lady of Spain * Moon River * 'O Sole Mio * Sentimental Journey * Somewhere, My Love * That's Amore (That's Love) * Under Paris Skies * and more.




Learn Blues Accordion


Book Description

Learn Blues Accordion is a unique method book that includes 34 blues compositions and numerous exercises that will help you master the blues. The exercises increase in difficulty and introduce concepts and techniques thatspecifically target both hands. Explore blues scales, chord progressions and learn common blues techniques such as grace notes, slides, pedal points, double stops and tremolos. Left hand accompanying rhythmic styles are taught and used throughout the material, including boogie-woogie, the blues shuffle, New Orleansand walking bass lines. This book also features exercises on comping chords in common blues keys using various rhythmic patterns. Accompanying audio is recorded in stereo format, separating the left and right hands. The recordings are available online with included access




Complete Accordion Method


Book Description

(Accordion). The English edition of this accordion method penned by father/son authors Lucien & Richard Galliano includes fingering indications for both piano and button accordions, plus online audio demo tracks for download or streaming. The book features full-color illustrations by Jean-Noel Rochut, a preface and a brief history of the accordion in addition to instrumental instruction.




Chord Melody Method for Accordion


Book Description

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.




Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 1


Book Description

This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill.




Solo Accordion Music


Book Description

A collection of 15 original accordion solos by the renowned Nordic accordion champion, composer and arranger, Hildegunn Johansen. All titles in Norwegian with English translations. A great addition to any accordionist's repertoire! Intermediate in difficulty.




100 Irish Tunes for Piano Accordion


Book Description

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 Irishmusic 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




Favorite Accordion Solos


Book Description

A very complete collection of light classics, folk music, and original solos for accordion. Intermediate in difficulty. This is an outstanding collection of accordion solos. the music is from various periods and represents a colorful assortment of styles. the arrangements are quite unique to the accordion. This text should provide much-needed solo and recital material for any accordion performer.




Jazz Violin


Book Description

Over 25 transcribed solos. Original interviews and tips on improvising from the masters. Plus complete analysis of each solo. Rare historical photos, and an informative discography.