Complete Accordion Method

Complete Accordion Method
Author: Lucien Galliano
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2018-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781540034953

(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.

Jazz Accordion Solos

Jazz Accordion Solos
Author: Gary Dahl
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2015-03-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610655699

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

Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 1

Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Book 1
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457416996

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

Learn Blues Accordion

Learn Blues Accordion
Author: David DiGiuseppe
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619116715

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

Chord Melody Method for Accordion

Chord Melody Method for Accordion
Author: Gary Dahl
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610656296

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.

The Jazz Accordion Complete Book

The Jazz Accordion Complete Book
Author: Virginio Aiello
Publisher: Youcanprint Self-Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2016
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9788892603417

This work explores a new sector: the jazz accordion. The accordion was just considered as a popular music instrument for many years and only recently it has got a -cultured- instrument, thanks to the institution in the Conservatory. In fact, thanks to its own expressive power and versatility, this instrument is played in every musical context: jazz, popular and classical music. The book is composed by 9 chapter and 240 pages and it's divided into three parts. The first one deals with the basic technique, by some articulation exercises on scales, arpeggios, finger independence, the thumb passage. The second section is about several topics in the functional harmony using the seventh chords in all theirs positions, the practice of II-V-I cadence, voicings, modes, peculiar scales. The last section consists of creative application to the learnt technical and theoretical knowledge, making the right performance and improvisation on standard jazz and blues.

Getting Into Accordion

Getting Into Accordion
Author: Gary Dahl
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2012-03-26
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610658361

This book 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 an 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 included.

More Cafe Accordion

More Cafe Accordion
Author: Dan Newton
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2011-12-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619110032

20 cafe-style tunes from the repertoire of Dan Daddy Squeeze Newton. Musette waltzes, swing, tangoes, polkas and cumbias, great for intermediate or advanced players. Includes CD with fully-orchestrated arrangements.

The Modern Accordion Technique (Pop Jazz Folk)

The Modern Accordion Technique (Pop Jazz Folk)
Author: Virginio Aiello
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0244929424

The method is aimed at both beginners and professionals, and is aimed at acquiring well-structured and organized training for levels of difficulty in order to provide adequate technical / theoretical skills. This collection of exercises is a first approach to jazz language; in fact, the text progressively addresses technically advanced topics, enriched by advice and useful lessons, without neglecting the part devoted to functional harmony, with the harmonization of the notes, the expression of the acronyms even in the horizontality of the arpeggios, the various chord types, the major and minor II-V-I progressions, the approach notes, the variations of a melody, the most used rhythm patterns, and finally a selection of traditional and jazz tracks.