Squeezebox Tutor Books
A maintenance manual for English, Anglo and Duet concertinas. A wealth of information with a blend of pictues, words, techniques, tricks and tips.
A new approach with lively material and illustrations. This book takes you from first steps to such favourites as 'Mrs.Macleod' and 'The Rowan Tree'.
Follow-on from volume 1 or use as a general tune book. Includes lots of tunes to play at ceilidhs such as Margaret's Waltz, Athol Highlanders etc in accordion settings
Using just six bass notes and six major chords, this book is written specifically for the beginners traditional "12-bass accordion," but the pieces can also be played on more elaborate instruments. After just one page of technical notes, this book offers 27 easy solos.
A clearly written method for learning the English concertina, with the aid of diagrams and an easy-to-follow text. Fingering charts and photographs throughout. Contains a section of tunes with fingering for each note. Concertina Care and maintenance is also covered. Excellent value.
Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track!. Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you play your Accordion.
The classic tutor book for D/G melodeon written by Dave Mallinson. This book will take you from absolute beginners stage through to playing simple tunes with bass accompaniment. Easy to understand lessons, very informative throughout. A must for all beginners.There is a C.D available to accompany this book.
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 solos embracing all forms of music from Swing-Boogie to the Classics.
Dave Mallinson never had the luxury of a satisfactory D/G melodeon tuition book. He is completely self taught. Knowledge has been hard won by trial and error, through endless hours of practice, playing innumerable gigs and taking part in countless traditional music sessions. Dave has condensed the tricks, techniques and ideas, slowly amassed throughout five decades of melodeon experience, into this book and CD, ensuring you reach your musical destination in the optimum time.
The Mighty Accordion is a truly unique and much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises guide the student in learning and mastering bass/chord patterns. Please Note; Now Includes Online Audio only
A comprehensive method written especially for serious students learning the Accordion without access to formal music lessons. With on-line audio.
Based on 50 years of teaching and performing on the accordion, Mr. Zucco has provided us with a complete and thorough accordion method for children.
An extremely well-written method for 20-key, German-style concertina. One of the best books of its kind available. Written in the key of C.
A complete tutor for the Anglo-Chromatic Concertina. Assumes no knowledge on the part of the student. Takes the beginner from first notes to famous folk melodies. Easy to follow text with clear diagrams.
his 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 the student 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 and Scarborough Fair, students are sure to stay inspired.
Getting Into Accordion is designed for the person who is returning to the Accordion after a few idle years and needs a "crash" review.
Included with the book to facilitate the review process is access to an online instructional recording by the author. This effective, exceptional teaching aid will motivate and guide the review process very quickly.
The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an 80 Bass Piano Accordion. No lyrics are included.
C. Paul Herfurth and Alfred Mayer. A first book which concentrates on the acquisition of a thorough musical background and a solid foundation in good accordion playing.
An easy-to-follow guide with clear diagrams. Roger Watson takes the complete beginner to the stage where he/she can perform well-loved folk song and dance melodies with ease.
David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of accordion music and he uses his experience to bring you an sagacious and informative guide to playing the accordion. Using a Question and Answer format, and by concentrating on the most frequently asked questions, he gives confidence to a developing beginner. All the fundamental skills are covered in this book, from playing first notes and adding bass notes to the function of the air valve and bellows action. With illustrations, music theory and general tips, The Box is a perfect start for those wanting to learn the accordion and provides source of early and easy repertoire pieces.
A complete set of professionally recorded examples are included to help you capture that authentic Celtic character.