Play Accordion Today!: Accordion Solo: Instrumental Tutor

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

Featuring over 100 songs by the German rock band Element Of Crime the Songbook is the only lyrics and chord book for fans of the prolific European group. Element Of Crime were formed in 1985 and with their unique blend of melodic rock and pop have gone on to record nearly 20 albums generating immense popularity in their native Germany. Their first few albums were written with English lyrics before writing in German for the rest of their output. Their second album from 1987 was produced by John Cale while their lineup has been under constant updating ever since. The member whohas remained consistent is founder Sven Regener who sings writes most of the lyrics and plays Guitar Trumpet Accordion and Piano.  All of the songs in the Songbook have been expertly transcribed giving you full lyrics and chords for some of their best-known works like Something Was Wrong Nervous And Blue and Long Long Summer. With this huge collection of Element Of Crime's songs you can play and sing along with every song following the transcribed melody line as well. Pick up the Songbook today and learn the songs of one of Germany's biggest and most popular bands. Please note that due to a mistake by Element Of Crime you can find the sheet music for the song An Land that is missing from this songbook by  clicking here .

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions up and down the country for many years. His copious notes have resulted in this tune book suitable for any melody instrument (fiddle, accordion, tinwhistle, recorder, etc.). The tunes are accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick's choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. If you'd like to join in with the delights of sharing tunes with others in an English session, this book is a good reference point. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested by generations of players who have made the tunes what they are today. Mally's and UK product #AP107. / Instruments En C