This method which can be used for any size of instrument from 12 to 120 bass takes the student rapidly through the fundamentals in a manner to establish self-confidence from the first lesson. This book presents a new and scientifically correct program for mastering finger technique enabling the accordionist to acquire the brilliant technique of the professional player far more rapidly than by indiscriminate and haphazard practice. Included also is a neasily understood course in Keyboard Harmony and its adaptation in harmonizing melodies and playing effectively from piano and violon music. Finally this method contains a series of carefully graded and edited solosembracing all forms of music from Swing-Boogie to the Classics.

Arrangements came from many accordion players who are fans of my music. I have always written music for myself mostly jazz arrangements for different groups that I played with through the years but until I took on a few students in recent years I realized there was not much interesting music for them to play. They heard some of my recordings the solo one's especially and asked me to write arrangements that were not too diffcult but had some of the more modern Harmonies that I use in my playing and a little more sophisticated musically. They especially wanted some of the great standards or 'Evergreens'. I started writing and found that I enjoyed it and received much good feedbackfrom everyone. I hope you enjoy this Book. Frank Marocco

The Tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterised by long pauses and stylised body positions. This musical form was subsequently adopted by other countries primarily France Spain and Italy. Many prominentcomposers have applied it to a wide variety of compositions.Using Piano scores in both the Latin-American and Spanish rhythmic traditions Gary Dahl has skillfully compiled and arranged French Tangos forAccordion. The music in this anthology was originally published from the late 1930's to 60's and is characterized by its romanticism rich harmonies and emotive melodies. These arrangements are orchestral in nature befitting the Accordion's various timbres and capabilities. In standard notation. Includes access to audio online.

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 and études instrumentales / Partition CD /

Play Tango, Klezmer and SwingWith this edition Cordula Sauter presents an attractive selection of pieces that will appeal to accordion players of every age group. Idiomatic harmonies, techniques and embellishments offer a wide-ranging insight into the sound of these popular styles.Many of the pieces are kept straightforward to facilitate getting started with this collection- others call for greater empathy, but their exciting style will soon make them gems on any programme, large or small.- Familiar tunes in contrasting styles- Tango, klezmer and swing standards- Idiomatic playing techniques such as glissandos, appoggiaturas and half-trills / Accordéon

23 easy to intermediate-level pieces for accordion. This collection of characteristic dances from Flanders and Wallonia features a cross-section of the repertoire and demonstrates the diversity of this area's cultural heritage. Belgium consists of Flanders in the north and Wallonia in the south and each region has its own traditional folk music, both displaying similarities as well as differences. The accordionist Marinette Bonnert has collected the most beautiful pieces and Tomasso Huber has adapted them to create authentic, easy to intermediate arrangements for accordion. The notation and chord indications for the left hand comply with international standards. 23 easy to middle-grade characteristic dances from Flanders and Wallonia for standard-bass accordion Notation and left-hand chord symbols are in accordance with the international standard Introductory background information is provided by Marinette Bonnert, who grew up with this music / Date parution : 2015-11-20/ Recueil / Accordéon

Eleven tunes for Violin or Accordion by Jerry B. Bensman John Emerson Blackstone and Timothy Travis with CD backing tracks created by Alexej Romanov.

2014-2020-The Accordion Syllabus 2014 - 2020 offers a great choice of tunes for your repertoire or to create a programme for TMGE or SQA exams or for ceilidhs mods and concerts. Collected from many well known players teachers and arrangers.For the Grade 2 Accordion syllabus 2014 - 2020 we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam.

Easy Folk AccordionShort easy pieces of traditional music from around the world.Compiled from titles across our popular World Music Series and edited by acclaimed folk musicians Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, this book features tunes for solo accordion from the British Isles to the USA, from Eastern Europe to Asia and beyond. Ideal for beginner grades, Easy Folk Accordion is a round-the-world ticket for musical inspiration. The title includes a CD of all tunes recorded by Jonny Dyer. / Accordéon