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!

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.

One of the truly great things about the Accordion is its extreme versatility. Other instruments envy its ability to transform from an intimate solo performer to the mightiest of orchestras contained in one player.TheAccordion can be as delicate as a single Violin and switch instantly into a full symphonic section of Strings Brass and Winds.Contained in this collection is a wonderful variety of classical favorites (as well as someoriginal compositions specifically for the Accordion) that showcase everything the Accordion can do. You'll find operatic melodies tunes you once played at the Piano art songs and dazzling themes from well-knownconcertos.The book contains music written over the course of three centuries from Rossini to Dahl. The Classical Tradition is destined to become a necessary addition to every accordionist's library.

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.